Does it really matter if they're the size you want & get lubed satisfactorily? Each mould is a law unto itself. I have my Star dies made slightly large so I can avoid sizing the bullets as much as possible. My 45 ACP sizer is a .453, I want it to be tight enough to lube the bullet, but bullets seem to be at their best when they are unsized. .453 chambers fine in all my 45s.
Ebay, Harbor Frieght, Northern Tool. Any of the Chiwanese 1" mics are good enough for what we do as long as you have a standard to measure against. If you don't want cheapy-cheap cruise Ebay and get a used Starret, B+S, Lufkin, Mitutoyo, etc. Still should be under $20-25.00 with shipping.
BINGO! You hit the nail on the head. I got a micrometer at Harbor Freight ($19.99) and my 452 sizer die is sizing to 453. I checked some other boolits I have sized. Is this common with sizer dies?
The other boolits I have sized in it shoot just fine. Guess I'll run some thru it to lube them and see how they shoot.
Thanks for your help guys I really appreciate it!!!
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