Star .452 die hole filling

[huesos]

Which holes get filled with lead shot in the standard Star die when sizing and lubing the classic H&G 68?

[ReloaderFred]

It depends on the setting of your top punch, and whether you're sizing nose first or base first. I normally plug two rows of holes and leave one row open and set my nose punch accordingly. I usually use the middle row for lubing, but that's what I have my punches set for.

Hope this helps.

Fred

[casterofboolits]

Ditto on using the middle row of holes. Works best for me.

[huesos]

Thanks for the input. I am going to fill leaving the middle row open and adjust the top punch until I get the correct distribution of lube. I have sized nosed first on another Star with good results so I will probably start out that way on this unit.