Hey folks,
what would you say, that is needed to start with the Star sizer
see my other post for this
Iīm looking forward to get into this, but want to get the starting costs fixed and do have some understanding problems.
So I hope it is ok, if I just ask some questions and you guys will help me out?
Buy as much as possible from magma at the first purchase and save money on shipping would be your best decision.
Of course I need the sizer itself and a die (from lathesmith, what Iīve read here), but what else for one caliber?
A punch to push the bullet through the die. Lathesmith provides these as well, they are excellent quality.
"Heated base": Is this temperature regulated or not?
Yes, but better to make your own.
(Have been using a thick alu-plate which I screwed under my LAMII and laid an electric iron on it. If thatīs it, what the Magma heated base does, I donīt need it I suppose?!)
This will work with a Star, but your best results would be to make the one they suggest for you. Much better quality control and Stars benefit from this the most.
Would you recommend the Star heated base, or donīt I need it, or would you recommend another one?
Build your own with a controller attached for very precise temperature control. Not that expensive and worth it.
What is the "conversion" for?
To convert the feeder from one caliber to another for different bullet calibers.
Are there seating stems with the dies, or do I have to buy them extra?
There are only top punches for Star dies, a seating steam would be to "seat" the bullet in a brass case. You are most likely confusing terminology.
Do I have to buy a "die puller" extra or does it come with the sizer?
Does not come with size, but buy one from Lathesmith, it is better made.
Iīve heard elsewhere, that the Star doesnīt run with any lube, but do normally use my own.
Whatīs to consider about that?
It runs with standard lubes, including ones you make. Remove the pressure handle, insert lube. You can even melt the lube and pour it in slowly and get good fill with no air pockets.
Would you recommend anything else for the Star sizer, just to start with it and being not frustrated in the beginning, did I forget anything?
I would order the air cylinder, the bullet feeder and whatever caliber conversions you may use in the future. More costly up front, but save money down the road when you don't have to order anything else from Magma. International shipping can be expensive.
Well, I know, that are a lot questions, but they came by searching and reading around and I didnīt find answers.
I was taught the only dumb or bad question was a question not asked. People cannot help one another one no one knows anyone needs help.
I just donīt want to get me the Star sizer and it wouldnīt run for some reason.
Smart man, keep reading this forum, all the posts about Stars in it. When you get your Star and have problems, ask for help here.
I hope you will understand, that it would frustrate me terribly, because of 2 weeks or more waiting for just a small "anything" to get shipped over here to Germany to fix a problem.
You probably won't have failure/breakage problems with a Star. But it's better to order as much as possible in one order so you have it when you're setting your Star up to run.
Hoping and begging for help,
No need to beg, we'll help with just question asked. Thanks yous are good, I've said them many times.
Jay