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    What dies fit a model45 lyman? Thks dududad

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    The current Lyman and RCBS dies will both fit the 45.

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    Any of the Lyman sizer dies fit the 45
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    Imashooter, Thanks for that link, I have a 45 well cared for and just got it out of the original box to see if I can figure it out. The link will help !!
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    Not sure about RCBS dies working in a 45. If they do not have the groove around the top end for the setscrew they won't work. Lyman dies still have that groove, even though the 450 and 4500 uses a hollow nut (7/8") for a die retainer. RCBS lubers have always used the hollow nut (15/16") retainer.

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    USPS just delivered a really nice vintage Lyman 45, that I got from fleabay...and low and behold, inside the original box, there was a "ok" condition Lyman/Ideal instruction sheet (AKA: manual). I took some photos and cropped them for optimal size and clarity for posting here to view. I'm playing around with the idea of have some 'decent' photocopies of this made, if there is any interest.
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    click on these for full size, large file, to upload to your computer, if you wish.


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    Lead47. I have a # 45 that I boiled out and soaked in mystery oil for a week to get it apart. The only problem I have is that the "lube tube" is frozen solid and I can't move it at all. I am afraid I will crush it or gouge the surface if I grab it with a wrench, even wrapped. Any suggestions? B.

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    My Manuel only gives schematics not a good explanation for people like me,who want to everything that don't matter. Lol

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    That's nice I like the old stuff bought a bunch of old lube in individual boxes still good but reluctant to use until have to. What did that thing run ya.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edmrb View Post
    Lead47. I have a # 45 that I boiled out and soaked in mystery oil for a week to get it apart. The only problem I have is that the "lube tube" is frozen solid and I can't move it at all. I am afraid I will crush it or gouge the surface if I grab it with a wrench, even wrapped. Any suggestions? B.
    A rubber strap wrench will usually do the deed.

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    Picked up a strap wrench @ H F for $4.00 did the trick lickety split.
    Thanks.

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    I was going to pull the lube barrel off mine but I guess I'll just wrap some tape around it. Knowing me I'll scratch it all to heck, and right now only the bluing is worn.

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    It isn't just scratches. Using channel locks or the like can easily dent the tube and then you're hosed. I really recommend a strap wrench.
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    Pigslayer: This is an "oldie", but maybe I can help. Modern-Bond made a couple of variants of their own lube-sizer design - a bit beefier (as you note) than the Ideal / Lyman ones - but around the start of WWII they dropped their own designs and started offering the Lyman No. 45 instead. They had faded out of the reloading market by the mid-1950s. Their main business was industrial design and development, and machinery for the bottling industry. They only got into reloading at the urging of the NRA after WWI, when Ideal was shut down. Their bronze tong tools were very handsome, but complicated to operate and VERY heavy; they later made a couple of light bench tools, but their heart wasn't really into it. Floodgate
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    Go to the Lyman website, wonder around and you will find a nice clean pdf file for the 45.
    I found the manual by accident when I went wondering around on their website looking for something else.
    I could go back to their website and provide the steps if you want, but it's there.

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    Just bought my first #45...... Excited..... From what I can tell all parts are there, and everything seems to need a cleaning
    but complete....
    Backed the lube pressure nut out,... but there seems to be some lube in the bottom of the tube.... should I attempt to remove
    or just go with it..... I will be ordering some lube, and have some dies comming....

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    Quote Originally Posted by retiredPO View Post
    Just bought my first #45...... Excited..... From what I can tell all parts are there, and everything seems to need a cleaning
    but complete....
    Backed the lube pressure nut out,... but there seems to be some lube in the bottom of the tube.... should I attempt to remove
    or just go with it..... I will be ordering some lube, and have some dies comming....
    Me, personally, I'd remove the old lube. But it is probably usable if it's not dried out.
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    Old Lube

    Quote Originally Posted by JonB_in_Glencoe View Post
    Me, personally, I'd remove the old lube. But it is probably usable if it's not dried out.
    I am using lube from the80-90 time and they will work fine usualy warm 45 up to room temp and good to go.

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    I just bought a #45 on flebay yesterday. I haven't gotten yet obviously. I'm excited to have a lube sizer finally. I've been trying different things like pan lube and powder coating with a Lee sizing die.

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