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Zeb,  GOOD!  Altho I do feel for the fellow carrying an 80 lb table top upstairs by himself. Maybe that is why I now have significant spinal stenosis? Tim

Bill-

I only have experience with the Lyman (H&I) Lubrisizer and the Lee push-thru sizer systems. Both are excellent systems, I use the Lyman sizers for BP and smokeless rifle bullets (one for each) and the Lee for tumble lube pistol bullets. I know the Star is unique and some small suppliers were making dies but have no experience with them. I’d keep an eye out for additional sizing dies as you familiarize yourself with your new gear but I’d advise adding a Lyman sizer and dies for any bullets you don’t have a die for if you feel like you’ll need more than a few. I’ll be firing up my casting furnace soon, if I know you’re coming I’ll put on the big coffee pot. I found a bag full of naked 38-55 bullets yesterday that need lube, sizing and in some cases a gas check. I don’t have a .338(.339?) mould, sizing die or gas checks but I’d be glad to show you how the process works. 

Mike

Zebulon said
Mike, I’ll take you up on it as soon as I get a tax return and aa 2025 pro forma return done.  I’ll start it Monday and hope to finish by Wednesday but…
  

That will give me an opportunity to complete and mail my quarterly state sales tax return. 

Mike

Zebulon said
No rest for the Wicked and the Righteous don’t need it.
  

Jeremy and I slipped out to the club today while things were quiet and shot a round of Skeet. Then we ventured over to the 50 yard range and shot his latest 75 Target; it shoots every bit as good as the one he scored from JWA. So much for keeping the best one, they’re both keepers! 

Mike

Zebulon said
Outstanding!
  

My tax job only takes a half hour or so, printing the report and making copies takes almost as long as filling out the forms. Tough part is writing the check but I’ll get through it. I’ll probably need some range time after I drop it in the mail so I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you.

Mike

rwsem said

Zebulon said
This is a 20 year-old weight lifter, who didn’t even breath hard afterward. 
We got the rest of the gifted equipment moved yesterday, including a Star bullet sizer. This one was used to make 45ACP ammo and so has the appropriate die and top punch. Does anybody know whether compatible die sets are still available?
  

There are a few fellas that still make them. Up in the metroplex, I’m sure a good machinist is available to do a few for you.  If not, here’s a discussion link on the Cast Boolit Forum:
Now that Lathesmith and Magma are gone
  

Ronald-

Haven’t been to the CB site much lately. I was wondering about Lathesmith. I was surprised to hear Al was retiring, any word on if he will sell his business?

Mike