star sizer lube

[johnd5412]

just bought a star sizer and im curious what folks prefer for lube and why.

[HATCH]

I just use the Magma Lube that they sell.
Its a hard lube and it requires heat but it works for me.
I only cast pistol.

[btroj]

Whatever the current test batch is. I change lubes more than I change shoes.

[blikseme300]

Tac#1 from member RandyRat. Works in all my pistols and rifles.

[Jack Stanley]

I've got one Star loaded with LBT blue , the other has 50/50 Alox GAR lube . The blue is for high end stuff the Alox for everything else .

Jack

[wantoutofca]

Carnauba red in the summer and BAC in the winter.

[kayak1]

I really like Carnauba red. I found it works well in the star at 105F and 40PSI.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?56454-White-Label-Lube

[HATCH]

LOL...

What happens when you cast and size in the winter but don't get around to loading it till summer?

[wantoutofca]

I lube just prior to loading and have dedicated summer and winter loads since I hunt at 0*F in the winter and plink/ compete at 80*f in the summer. My loads don't collect dust either!

[runfiveslittlegirl]

do you have a heater?
if not you'll want to rig one up or use a softer lube.

[MtGun44]

NRA 50-50 or LBT soft blue. IME, soft lubes work best and I have no
interest in using a heater.

Bill

[Capt. Methane]

LS Stuff Red and using a heat lamp to warm the sizer up. Works great for WW bullets for .45 ACP which is all I've done so far...

[cheetah]

Cheap Lee molds, don't size, x-lox (the guy from Arkansas), 1300 tops and under 1.5 moa all day.

[engineer401]

BAC from Lar45. It takes some heat but leaves the barrel clean.

[Cherokee]

Carnauba red, use it for everything and have no problems with rifle or pistol. And its economical....from White Lable Lube

[fredj338]

I use a heater & like WL Cr or Randy's Tac#1. The Magma lube is just too hard for best results across a wide range of pressures IMO. It makes a better lube mixed with WL Bac.

[NoZombies]

Randy's Tac-1 for me.

[Echo]

All I've ever put through my Star has been NRA 50/50...

[gmsharps]

I put SPG in one for the BPCR stuff and Thompsons through one until I run out and then will use Whites lube and one with 50/50 alox.

gmsharps

[johnd5412]

Thanks all for the replies, I decided to start with the carnauba red b/c it got the most votes. I appreciate the input.

[runfiverun]

it needs @ 100-f and about 60 psi to flow and fill the lube grooves properly.