these items all seem to look a lot alike. do they all operate the same or is one better/ easier to use than the other??

the one that seems unique, in that it does not use a nose punch, is the Star.

any comments will sure help....thanks...

I have used a RCBS LubriSizer for several years and am quite happy with it. Never had any problems, and dies and top punches are easy to come by.
My 2 cents worth.

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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
- Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759.

For speed and ease of handling, I vote for the Star. Once it is adjusted and the dies installed, simply drop the bullets in nose first and stroke the handle. I clamp mine to the table, put a box on my knees, and commence. I have lubed and sized over 700 200 grain LSWC's in about half an hour with mine. Good machine!

How do you attach gas checks with the Star?

Eddie

Powderman:

i spoke to a Star rep several years ago and got the idea that setting up the machine was a chore. i cannot remember the whole conversation, but it seemed like he said that installing and adjusting the dies was not a simple task. did i misunderstand him..?? since i load several different cast bullets of differing calibers, i figured it would be a mess. please comment....

Eddie:

I set the gas-checks on a flat surface and place a bullet on them then run 'em through nose first. It's quite simple. The STAR is the Cadillac of lube-sizers.

Good Shooting,
Ben H