Lathesmith's Star dies

[Stonecrusher]

Got new dies today. They size right where I wanted them to. Excellent work, again!

[lathesmith]

Thanks William!

[lathesmith]

Coconino, PM sent, thanks.

[plumber1960]

Hello Sir, Sent pm thanks.

[lathesmith]

Hi plumber, PM replied to.

Thanks,
lathesmith

[shafer44]

Chris, got my .461 sizing die for my RCBS lubricator and it works great and is right on size wize. Thanks!

[xpyrox801]

Pm sent

[lathesmith]

Hi xp, PM replied to.

Thanks,
lathesmith

[Gary Patterson]

Hi, my name is Gary Patterson. I know nothing about using a lube sizer. Currently I pan lube with a rather soft lube which works fine in my pistol. But it tends to be rather messy. I am wondering if a custom lube-sizer might be the answer. I have always let my cylinder and barrel throats do my sizing for me. But I shoot a .433 Keith style bullet in my Colt New Frontier 44 spl. It has a single wide lbe band at the bottom and a deep crimp band nearer the top of the bullet. I use my RCBS press, the only one I have. Please send me any information I need to consider before making a decision. Thank you, Gary

[lathesmith]

Hi Gary,
Here's my take on your situation: If you only shoot a couple hundred rounds a year, I'd just keep right on pan lubing, and wouldn't bother with anything else. But, if you shoot more than this, or would like to, a lube sizer will make it far easier and more enjoyable, IMO. You can start with a Lyman or RCBS machine, they will do a great job for you. Then if you really like it and want to take another step up, a Star or Ballisti-cast lube sizer will really make your sizing chores even faster and easier.

Regards,
lathesmith

[Getdet]

I am not very computer savvy so tell me what I need to do to purchase a star 358 sizing die with no lube holes

[lathesmith]

Hi Getdet, I'll send you a private message with instructions on ordering your die.

[Getdet]

Okay I got your p.m. But was not sure how to answer it so this is what I need a punch a punch nut a Die that I will be using for powder coated bullets in 358 diameter if you let me know what the total is again PM me I will send it in the mail tomorrow thanks get det

[lathesmith]

Hi det, PM replied to.

Thanks,
lathesmith

[Echd]

I received a collection of punches early this week. Excellent quality and they came fast at a good price. Very highly recommended!

[boatswainsmate]

Are the prices on your first page current? Thanks

[lathesmith]

boatswainsmate--Yes! Prices on the first page of this forum post are current and up to date.

Regards,
lathesmith

[Echd]

Received my roller handle today. It's great!

[tward]

Lathesmith, do you make dies for the SAECO /Cramer lube sizers? I need a .432 die to size for my Bulldog 44 Special. Thanks, Tim

[lathesmith]

Hi Tim, thanks for asking, but at the current time I am only making Star- and Lyman/RCBS- style dies.

lathesmith