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Thread: Star .356 vs narrow lube groove

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    Boolit Master rmcc's Avatar
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    Star .356 vs narrow lube groove

    I plugged holes in .356 die as per Star. Left middle holes open as bullet has a very narrow lube groove. Filled up sizer and heated up. After running a few bullets, I noticed that only about 2/3 of the groove was filled. If I repeat pump the down stroke, it will fill the groove just not on the first pump. Any ideas?
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    Boolit Master
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    I sometimes have that happen. Usually I just need to put more pressure on the plunger.
    May be that the lube groove isn't exactly centered on the orfices in the die when at full stroke. Just a wild guess.
    The Star can take a little time to get the depth just right.

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