Need advice on dies for new Magma Start Lube-Sizer

[1972]

Okay, I made the plunge and have ordered a Magma Star Lube-Sizer. Been wanting one for several years and now is the time. Based on everything I’ve read or heard it’s as good as any out there, and better than most. I ordered it with heater base and air feed for the lube.

Now what I need to know is what dies to order for it. I need one die for 44 magnum. There is not much point in slugging the barrel as I have 4 of the guns to “feed” and I don’t want a separate die for each gun. So I guess I need a die sized for the “average” 44 magnum. Would some of you who understand this much better than I do please let me know what you think would be best?

Same goes for 45 LC (CAS guns). I have a few of them I’ll be loading for (mine and others) so again I need an “average” size die.

I believe there is a gentleman on this site who makes an exceptionally good quality die for this lube-sizer, so if somebody could give me his name I’ll refer this directly to him.

I’d appreciate any thoughts, comments, or advice.

Thanks guys

[1972]

Opps. Guess I should have posted this in the Star Equipment Corner. Sorry. Moderators - could you please move this for me. This computer stuff is not my strong suit.

[HATCH]

Magma has there own sub-section
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/forumdisplay.php?66-The-Star-Equipment-Corner

lathesmith -> http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?34499-Star-dies-that-I-make

44 mag should be .430
45lc could be .452 or .454 - I size mine to .452 and it works just fine.

[No_1]

Moved as requested :drinks:

[1972]

Thanks #1

[ReloaderFred]

As Hatch noted, .430" for the .44's, and .452" for the .45 Colts. Both work well for me.

Hope this helps.

Fred

[Rockchucker]

As Hatch noted, .430" for the .44's, and .452" for the .45 Colts. Both work well for me.

Hope this helps.

Fred
Ditto

[Springfield]

If you are shooting soft cast downloaded CAS ammo I find .454 is a safer bet. Easier for the gun to size it down than bump it up.