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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Star/Magma Sizing Die Problems
« on: March 27, 2006, 12:08:20 pm »
454,

Thanks for the tip.  I will  try the case lube technique.  I've got an old lube pad so can simply roll the cast bullets on it before running them through the sizer.  If that works, it will solve an annoying problem with very little extra effort!

I tried polishing one of the Star dies with a polishing compound and a small buffing wheel held in a Dremel tool.  After going at it for some while I did improve it but I think you're right - these dies are very hard. 

Regards,
Chinook

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Star/Magma Sizing Die Problems
« on: March 22, 2006, 11:50:07 am »
Has anyone had difficulties sizing bullets more than .002" larger than the diameter of the sizing die in their Star machine?  I have consulted with Veral Smith on this topic and he asserts that the Magma dies are not properly polished on the inside surfaces, causing bullets to hang up.  I note that if I run a lubed bullet through the die, the next couple go through with little effort but then the resistance occurs again.  Anyone have a technique to circumvent this problem?  (I am using nearly pure WW alloy)

Has anyone tried the Stillwell dies?  These cost a few bucks more, but if they're properly polished the extra expense would be worth it. 

Kind regards,
Chinook

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