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Thread: RCBS Lube a Matic-2

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    Boolit Mold
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    RCBS Lube a Matic-2

    I am considering switching from the Lee method (tumble-dip,etc) of lubing to the RCBS lube/matic. Allow me to state the Lee mehod has brought great results-excellent accuracy. The problem is the mess in my reloading shop. Are those of you out there, who are ACTUALLY using the RCBS, satisfied with it? Thanks.

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    I like mine and use it even to lube some tumble lube designs.

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    Boolit Master
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    I just switched, the LEE didn't seem to seat GC well enough. Works fine for me.

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    I have the older RCBS Lube-a-matic. Been using it since the 80's. I got it after I wore out a Lyman. In my opinion, the RCBS is the better of the two. Like DLCTEX, I use it to lube some Lee tumble-lube boolits too. It works with all kinds of lube, including my home-made stuff. Never have had to use a heater. Be sure to get the correct top punch for the boolit you are using, so ya don't deform it.

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    Boolit Buddy
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    I use the RCBS did have a lyman but gave it to a mate, I prefer the Lyman size dies
    over the RCBS got one of Ricks size dies I think I will be using his from now on
    I have a heater for mine I use White Label Carnauba Red,
    I would like a Star but they are rare in this part of the world.
    Robert.

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    I've got 2 of them. One set up that i use, the other, I'm waiting till spring to expand my shop even more, where I'll have a room set up with outside ventilation for casting and lubing/sizing. Then I'll have bothh set up.

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    Boolit Master
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    I have one of these as well as a Star and I use the RCBS more.
    Mostly because I have more sizers for it.It sets up easy and fast to get a lot done.

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    Boolit Master

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    I've got two of 'em...good units. If you do get one, you might want to put a spacer over the pressure screw so it can't bottom out in the reservoir. Someone here did that and had a hard time getting it back out.
    "Great danger lies in the notion that we can reason with evil." Doug Patton


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    Have 2 RCBS, 4 Lymans, and all of the lee push thrus for the cals that I shoot. I like to keep the Lube/sizers dedicated to one cal dia as much as possible. Often seat gc's with the lee sizers, and go back to the others for lube.
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BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
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