I keep wanting a Star. I have off and on for almost 40 years. When I first felt the need shooting IPSC they had about a 2 year wait from what I was told.
Just checked on one again.
Bare Lube/Sizer $325
Dies $47 a pop X .358, .401, .430, .452, and .475 = $235
Heater $105
We are at $665 to just get back to where I am at with my old LAM. Not counting Shipping.
Now for Desert:
Add another $100 for Air Feed
Add another $120 for the basic Bullet Feeder.
Not sure what it would cost to get the bullet feeder to work on everything on my list that I cast for. Probably only need it for .358, .401, and .452. The .430 and .475 are not high volume bullets.
It does cost a little more to go first class.
I am thinking that piecing one together over a period of time might not hurt the billfold nearly as much.
STEP ONE: Basic sizer + 1 die set, I could run a softer bullet lube llike BAC that does not need a heater to start with.
STEP TWO: Add Sizer Dies from Lathsmith one at a time.
STEP THREE: Add a Heater if I decide to go back to Carnuba Red
By now you could decide if you want Air Feed or not. Possibly build it yourself.
By the time I have used one for a while and done more research I should have a handle on if I need a Bullet Feeder.
I am thinkling that pieceing one together is probably the best plan on a Retired Budget.
Bob