[kciH]

I don't have experience with Lyman 45, so I can't diagnose your problems as to the lube leakage. I will let you know that the SAECO unit uses dies and top punches that are unique to that unit. I like the SAECO better than the other two, but that is my preference only. If you are looking into buying a new sizer, and the budget allows, I would take a hard look at the Star sizer. It is superior in every way to any of the other three in all ways with the exception of economy.

 

[kciH]

Swifty,
You can click here to access the makers of the sizer. As far as I know the only place you can get one is from them, unless you luck into a used one. You cannot use your Lyman dies or punches in this machine, but they are typically easy to sell. This machine sizes the bullets nose first and pushes them through a die from top to bottom. You don't need any top punches, and you only touch the bullet once. If you're not using gas checks, one punch will work for all bullets 9mm-45. If you use gas checks you need a properly sized punch for the caliber you are using. You will still need sizing dies for each caliber you intend to use.

 

[kciH]

Swifty,
my link works for me. I'll save you some time emailing them for the cost also. The sizer is $175, the sizing dies are $32, and the standard flat punch is $12. I would get the heated base made by Lyman if you want to use harder lubes. That base fits the RCBS,SAECO, and STAR sizers. If you use gas checks you will need to order a punch that fits each caliber you intend to use gas checks with.

 

[kciH]

Jack,
I didn't realize that different browsers wouldn't show it. In mine the word that is the link is shown in blue instead of the normal text color for the post. I'm using MSIE 6.0.2800.1106IC. I should probably just use the actual link from here on if people can't see what I'm trying to direct them to.

I'm also getting two emails every time this post is responded to. This post only, none of the others that I've participated in.

Thanks,

Steven

 

[kciH]

What colour did you say it was? I've haven't seen that since I was in Australia, I recognise you Canadien types spell a little differently. I'll be making my annual pilgrimage to Minaki, Ontario next month for a little fishing. My favourite colour is Blue when I'm in Canada, as in LeBatts.