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Star Reloaders Discussion Forums => Star Reloaders => Topic started by: z4lunch on July 20, 2012, 11:11:38 pm
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Steve here... I had Dave (fc60) make up a set of 32 S&W Long Star dies... they showed up yesterday. They are an absolute work of art!!!
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x33/z4lunch/IMG_1585.jpg)
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They appear to be of Excellent workmanship...
Bill
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I have to think of something that I need from Dave. His work is beautiful.
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Since the 32 S&W L is smaller than the 38 Spl, I am wondering why it wouldn't be relatively simple to convert a Star Progressive (not Universal) to this caliber. Is it the shell plate? Something else? Inquiring minds... ???
Froggie
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I believe I read somewhere here... Star made the progressive in 32S&W Long. I assume they are rare.
Steve
Since the 32 S&W L is smaller than the 38 Spl, I am wondering why it wouldn't be relatively simple to convert a Star Progressive (not Universal) to this caliber. Is it the shell plate? Something else? Inquiring minds... ???
Froggie
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I just received my set of 9mm dies from Dave.
They are indeed as you say, works of art.
I will own them forever.
Thanks Dave!
John
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Still wonderin' whether my disused 38 Progressive could become an actively used 38 S&W Long or 327 Fed Mag Progressive. Is anyone willing to take it on (and make me a proposal as to cost, time frame, etc.?) We've established that some very nice dies are available from fc60. ???
Froggie
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Greetings,
I have a 38 S&W shell plate. Not the 38 Special; but, 38 S&W. The 38 S&W case diameter is slightly larger than a 38 Special.
With a set of 38 Super/ACP dies, you would be all set.
Only question is whether or not the 38 S&W shell plate will fit into your Progressive machine. I only have Universals, so I cannot test.
Regarding the 327 or similar cases, I would not think a Progressive would be a good choice. The cases would have a tendency to migrate to the outer edge out of the axis of the dies. I foresee several cases getting squashed or having large dents where the die comes down on a case that is not in alignment.
Cheers,
Dave
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Froggie,
I know Dave will cringe at this suggestion, but (if your progressive machine is in less than collector grade) what about drilling and tapping the base at each station for spring loaded ball detent set screws? I was thinking about doing this on a base that I need to weld up and have Dave skim cut to original condition.
Scott
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Hello All,
Just wanted to comment on Super Dave Wilson. Loaded thousand rounds of 9mm Makarov with a set of dies Dave made for us. Excellent Quality workmanship. Loads look better than factory. He has done great work for me. I put an order in for a set of 44/40 dies and am sure they will be good to go. Thanks Dave.
Bk
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:D I had Dave (fc60) make up a set of 9mm Luger Star dies... they
arrived a couple days ago. In the past he has made three complete
sets of dies for me which also included Taper crimp dies, He also has made
three separate taper crimp dies in different calibers for me. His dies are
fantastic and anyone thinking about new dies for their Star should
consider having Dave make them. You can see above that I'm not alone
talking about his outstanding workmanship. He is a true Craftsman.
Buckhunter
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I believe I read somewhere here... Star made the progressive in 32S&W Long. I assume they are rare.
Steve
I had one. Just placed an order and it showed up back in 1991 according to the invoice. Also had a 32 ACP and 475 Wildey tool head bought about the same time.
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Also had a 32 ACP and 475 Wildey tool head bought about the same time.
Greetings Ken,
If you have the original sales invoice, it would be great history to scan them and post them on the Forum.
Cheers,
Dave
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Alas no scanner. Sorry.
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I had a Progressive in 32 S&W Long. There were no modifications other than an installed shell plate and toolhead. I believe the original Progressives were offered in .32 Long as well as .38 Special. Mine worked fine. It was a little slower than what I was accustomed to as the press did not have a Hulme Feeder installed.
Btw, Dave's work is first rate.
Regards.
Bob
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Greetings Rob,
You are the first person I have seen to have owned an original Progressive in 32 S&W Long.
My welder friend and I have considered modifying an old Progressive back to 32 Long.
So far, we are still talking since both of us have too many other projects to deal with.
Cheers,
Dave
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i would like to get the phone # of "fc 60" to talk to him about getting a set of star dies made for me. can anyone out there help me out? thanks
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Send Dave a personal message and he can respond to you with more contact information.
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Send Dave a personal message and he can respond to you with more contact information.
... and he is usually quite good about getting back to you. BTW, if you are reading this, Dave, I hope you will start a new thread and keep us apprised of any progress on the 32 Progressive conversion if you pursue it. I for one would dearly love to have mine converted, especially if 32 H&R or even better 327 Fed Mag were a possibility. Thirty eight special is just so...ordinary!! ;)
Froggie
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Greetings Froggie,
I am currently machining a set of dies for the 327 Federal. They are basically the 32 S&W Long dies with the exception of the expander plug, which needs to be shorter to clear the powder bar.
So, when finished, the dies will load 32 S&W Long, 32 H&R Magnum, and the new 327 Federal Magnum.
My friend and ace welder modified his Star Progressive to allow the use of the #79 Shell Locating Straps. With this change, cases 38 Special and smaller can be used, as long as the shell plate clears.
Cheers,
Dave
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Interesting, I'm in the process of doing much the same. I'm converting a number of Star Progressives to "Universal Progressives" which will be capable of loading all of the "classic" small primer pistol cases....basically 40 S&W and smaller.
(and no, it will not load 45 ACP with small primers)
Bruce
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One day if I can figure it I will post pics of the holy grail of Star dies. 32 S&W long NIB with shell plate and 1.7 charge bar
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You could send them to me and I'll post 'em!
John
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I will have to take the pics before I can send you the pics !
:)