Lathesmith's Star dies

[kcajeel]

I need one for a Lyman 457193 boolit in .460 with 4 rows of lube holes. I think I'd rather have your flanged type. Are you familiar with this application? If so please send my your information and I'll send your money.
Thanks, Jack

[thebigmac]

HEY CHRIS; I'm in need of a die for the .223 NATO from Mihec. For the STAR
sizer, at .2345. Let me know cost for a MO. Thanks; bigmac

[lathesmith]

bigmac, PM is on the way.

lathesmith

[kcajeel]

Chris, How about an answer to my request.
Jack

[lathesmith]

Hi kc, sorry I missed your first post, PM is on the way.

lathesmith

[410]

PM for dies.
Thanks
Harry

[lathesmith]

Thanks Harry, PM replied to.

lathesmith

[jrayborn]

PM sent!

[lathesmith]

Thanks Jon, PM replied to.

[j_dude77]

Sent PM.

[lathesmith]

j dude, PM replied to.

Thanks,
lathesmith

[gohuskers]

PM sent!

[lathesmith]

Matt, PM replied to.

Thanks,
lathesmith

[MarcusT]

Is it possible to make a star die for the 690gr .503 Ross design that can lube all 5 grooves in one pass?
From this GB

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=138551

[lathesmith]

Is it possible to make a star die for the 690gr .503 Ross design that can lube all 5 grooves in one pass?
From this GB

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=138551

Hi Markus, it depends on the center-to-center lube groove measurement, but based on what I can see in that drawing, I would say yes. The C-to-C measurement and the size you want is all I would need to make a die for this. Also, you would want an extra-short punch, a normal length punch wouldn't work with this one.

Thanks,
lathesmith

[MarcusT]

Is it possible to make a star die for the 690gr .503 Ross design that can lube all 5 grooves in one pass?
From this GB

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=138551

Hi Markus, it depends on the center-to-center lube groove measurement, but based on what I can see in that drawing, I would say yes. The C-to-C measurement and the size you want is all I would need to make a die for this. Also, you would want an extra-short punch, a normal length punch wouldn't work with this one.

Thanks,
lathesmith

Thanks I'll probably just wait till I get the mold and send you a sample bullet to make sure its right.

[lathesmith]

That would be the safest bet Marcus, a slug in hand is always the best way to make sure the die is right, especially on an odd-size slug.

lathesmith

[JD Yellowhammer]

Just sent a pm for a couple of dies, the Paul Jones Creedmore .45 and the Ideal 375166.

I have a Magma Star, and I'm wondering what the difference is between the flanged and O-ring dies?

Thanks! (ps: I've ordered from you before and your dies are the best!)

[lathesmith]

Hi JD,
If you are referring to the C-clip die, you can see the difference in the opening post of this thread. The C-clip dies are a lighter-duty, slightly lower cost die. For the larger slugs/calibers you are wanting to work with here, you would definitely be better off with the factory flange style dies.

Thanks,
Chris

[JD Yellowhammer]

Thanks, Chris. Looking forward to getting the dies!

Hi JD,
If you are referring to the C-clip die, you can see the difference in the opening post of this thread. The C-clip dies are a lighter-duty, slightly lower cost die. For the larger slugs/calibers you are wanting to work with here, you would definitely be better off with the factory flange style dies.

Thanks,
Chris