I've found a few of these used. They are not the new Lubri-Matic 2. They look older. Do the older models use the same sizing dies? I just don't want to buy an old one and then find out that it is obsolete. Any input from anyone with one of these would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I believe they take the same dies and the dies are interchangeable with Lyman dies. The word is that the RCBS sizer is stronger than the Lyman, but the Lyman dies have a best finish. I haven't broken my Lyman yet.

Moved to Bullet Casting.

Bye
Jack

I believe they take the same dies and the dies are interchangeable with Lyman dies. The word is that the RCBS sizer is stronger than the Lyman, but the Lyman dies have a best finish. I haven't broken my Lyman yet.

Moved to Bullet Casting.

Bye
Jack

Jack:

Thanks for the reply. I actually just got off the phone with RCBS. They do take the same dies. The older models have a ratchet at the top. The newer models have a T-handle with 2 small round knobs. (In case anyone else is interested)
Thanks again.

I have one that I bought in the mid 70s. I sold it to a friend but still use it. I have a question -- can you remove the lube stick once yo have placed it in the lube compartment?

Other than hardness is there a difference in the lube and when to use it?

Well that is two questions.

dueceroadster2;
I have had both RCBS sizers and 2 different Lymans, the very old #45 and the new #450 cr1980.
The 2 main differences in the RCBS units are
1. The old one is open on the bottom, the new one disassembles from the top like a Lyman.( guess Lyman had the best plan) . This could cause some leakage problems if you go to a hard lube w/a heater
2. the retaining nut that holds the die in place has a VERY fine thread and is VERY easy to get cross threaded. This feature caused me to eventually junk unit. Once the threads were damaged they would no longer hold the die in place. MESSY!!

Jack Monteth; That rumer about the inferior strength of the Lyman unit was started when there was still a lot of the very old #45 units out there. Those handles were very flimsy and would break under large sizing reductions. NO longer.
I have sized 454424 bullets down to be used in 44 mag. Marlins with complete success, Not in one pass cause my arm couldn't take it, but in reductions using .451" as intermediate step.

Spang: Of course you must be able to change the type of lube if you desire,BUT it wont be easy.
Regardless of the unit you have you'll need to heat the body to get the stuff out. I don't envy you. Thats why I have 3 units mounted in my shop.

Pepe Ray