RepackboxLee PrecisionInline FabricationLoad Data
Snyders JerkyRotoMetals2Titan ReloadingWideners
MidSouth Shooters Supply Reloading Everything
Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Is this lube sizer on ebay a wise purchase?

  1. 09-28-2009, 03:55 PM #1
    Sinjin
    Sinjin is offline
    Boolit Mold
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    15

    Is this lube sizer on ebay a wise purchase?

    ebay lube sizer link

    There are only a few hours left, but if anyone reads this before then and recognizes this thing, any info would be appreciated. It looks a lot larger and more involved than others I have investigated. I'm wondering if it will take the punches and dies that Lyman currently manufactures.

    TIA
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 09-28-2009, 04:12 PM #2
    lurch
    lurch is offline
    Boolit Buddy
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Benson, NC
    Posts
    357
    It's a Lyman model 45, the one before the 450. Takes the same punches & dies as the new Lyman sizers do. It's not heavier but actually lighter than the 450 - those rods on either side of the unit are about 1/4' diameter if I remember right... I've used one and they do work pretty well though. Guess it just depends on what you want it for...knocking .008" off a 500gr 45 cal is not something I'd recommend with it, but for general usage, it should be fine - assuming it isn't busted.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 09-29-2009, 12:33 AM #3
    Buckshot
    Buckshot is offline
    Super Moderator




    Buckshot's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    So. California
    Posts
    11,833
    ..............Auction's over now and I hope you got it. I have only one negative about this lube press and that is it's use of a setscrew to hold the die in place. Otherwise big dittos for Lurch's comments. In addition lemme add that I think this press has the ability to be much more accurate overall and over a longer period of time then the current 450 & 4500 presses.

    If Lyman would only make the ram guide bore a bit longer, and also hard chrome the ram I do think the current design would last a lifetime.

    ...............Buckshot
    Father Grand Caster watches over you my brother. Go now and pour yourself a hot one. May the Sacred Silver Stream be with you always

    Proud former Shooters.Com Cast Bullet alumnus and plank owner.

    "The Republic can survive a Barack Obama, who is, after all, merely a fool. It is less likely to survive a multitude of fools such as those who made him their president."

    Shrink the State End the Fed Balance the budget Make a profit Leave an inheritance
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 10-06-2009, 01:19 PM #4
    TAWILDCATT
    TAWILDCATT is offline
    Boolit Master at Heaven's Range 2010
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    MANNING SC
    Posts
    1,551

    lyman luber

    I have two.one I have had since they came out in 1945 and another that is brand new condition.one has thumb screw for top punch the other an allen screw.45.
    the die has a groove for the allen screw to go in so just snug it up.dont jam it.
    Last edited by TAWILDCATT; 10-16-2009 at 10:14 PM.
    WILDCATT
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

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