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Thread: Star dies that I make

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    Pm to you Chris.

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    Taken care of Rod, thanks.

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    Just received my die and punch set. Top notch!

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    Chris, I got the die & top punch today. Very fine piece of Craftsmanship Sir. Its obvious you take pride in your work & Im proud to say I own a piece of art you spin out of a hunk of round stock. My only regret is I didn't order a top punch for my .358 sizing die as well. Expect PP payment for a flat face top punch for a .358 die & also expect future orders from this life long customer when it comes to my Star sizing die or top punch needs. Well done Chris & I "Cyber Shake" your hand.

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    I have recieved my third die and punch from Chris. Excellent work as always.

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    Thanks guys, I appreciate it! You all are what make this the best place to hang out in cyberspace!

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    When you're good you're good. I probably run as many bullets through your dies as anyone & there's never been a problem in Dry Creek's shop.

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    Finally got my hands on a Star sizer and ordered a Die and punch set from lathe smith. Received my star die and punch today. It was exactly the excellent quality that everyone said. I will order again when I need another size. Thanks, from another satisfied customer.

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    email sent....

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    Thanks Chris! My die and punch showed up today. Can't wait to put them in service!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skullet View Post
    email sent....
    Chris,
    Did you get that email or should I pm you the details on the die for 300 blk?

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    Hi Skullet, apparently your email didn't make it through, try sending a PM.

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    Chris-

    I know you told me the answer to this question before, but I can't remember where I wrote your answer down. What is the maximum diameter the base punch can be in relation to the diameter the bullet is being sized to?

    Thanks,

    -Matt

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    Thank you Chris,that 40 die works like a champ.I have everything up and running,made a shovel handle for my star and a couple other mods.
    I can not for the life of me be-leave I waited and toiled with that old Lyman lubeasizer all these years.

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    Question - Are the punches tool steel also, and are they hardened?

    I'm looking for a .459" die (old style with flange) and a top punch. I'd like a .06" radius or so on the top entry to the sizing area as I will be seating gas checks. If you make the punch 1/4" longer and leave the non threaded area about .47" I can do the final OD grinding and nose form pocket.

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    Lathesmith you have a PM

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    Quote Originally Posted by ProfGAB101 View Post
    Question - Are the punches tool steel also, and are they hardened?

    I'm looking for a .459" die (old style with flange) and a top punch. I'd like a .06" radius or so on the top entry to the sizing area as I will be seating gas checks. If you make the punch 1/4" longer and leave the non threaded area about .47" I can do the final OD grinding and nose form pocket.
    Chris already makes ones that are dished ones to seat gas checks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kayak1 View Post
    Chris already makes ones that are dished ones to seat gas checks.
    Pics any where?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ProfGAB101 View Post
    Pics any where?
    I don't have pictures, one would need a macro lense to get a good picture. This is a quote from Chris:
    Quote Originally Posted by Chris
    Of course, I also offer punches for the Star; these run $15 each for the flat punch, and $17 each for the dished style that is popular with gas checks. I don't recommend using a dished punch with plain-base bullets, as you can get an unacceptable amount of base distortion.
    You might PM him. I have done hundred K plain base but I have yet to see a gas check with my star. Later on this summer, I will give it a test.
    Last edited by kayak1; 04-11-2014 at 05:37 PM. Reason: type-o

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    Hi Prof, I can make them out of most any material you want, but normally they aren't hardened. This is to protect your die from inadvertent damage in case of contact.
    You can send me a PM of what you require with dimensions, and we should be able to get you what you are looking for.
    lathesmith

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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check