I recently purchased a used RCBS Lube A Matic. I am planning to resize the following calibers: .44 .311 .308
Is there a chart that matches the top punch to the resizer die? Thank you
I recently purchased a used RCBS Lube A Matic. I am planning to resize the following calibers: .44 .311 .308
Is there a chart that matches the top punch to the resizer die? Thank you
The top punch is matched to the bullet mold. You can find one in the rcbs catalog.
Also, there is a website that cross references punches across brands as best you can. I just can’t remember it right now.
As a note, LYMAN top punches are of exact, same dimensions, hence functioning quite well. The only challenge often is the top punch numbering -- you have to keep your eyes open here, but it has not been difficult for me to find/use RCBS top punches in my Lyman 450, so you should have no difficulty going the opposite route . For what it's worth, I have found the Lyman punches to be more readily available and usually cheaper.
As another note, if you find no exact top punch, there are other options for you, not excluding making your own using hot melt glue. There are lots of links as to how this is done -- do a simple "search".
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Thanks for that. Very helpfull
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