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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Star Reloader Value

« Last post by rbwillnj on Today at 08:47:27 am »

So back to the original question.    Looks like a brand new Universal in 38 Special machine made in 1987.  The packing newspaper is usually a reliable way to  date a new in the box Star reloader.   The machine also has a few design features that would date it after 1982.   These include the wider cut outs for the shell locator straps and the Rocker Arm Screw locking Screw.   

I have seen the yellow label on a number of both reloaders and Lubricator Sizers.   It contains the San Diego zip code.   I don't know when Star started using the yellow label, but it was long after 1963 when Zip codes started.   One of these days I will post pictures of the various labels Star used over the years.

Anyway, a new Star Universal in 38 Special without a case feeder and without a taper crimp die should sell for about $700.   Not sure if you will get that as there is limited interest in 38 Special machines.

Bruce Williams

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Star Reloader Value

« Last post by NYKenn on Today at 08:22:41 am »

Looks like Star Machine Works to me.
Cant read the minor details.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Star Reloader Value

« Last post by fc60 on Yesterday at 01:00:54 pm »

Greetings,

What does the yellow label on the Tool Head say?

Might be a Pioneer, CA machine.

Cheers,

Dave

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Star Reloader Value

« Last post by NYKenn on Yesterday at 11:02:46 am »

The 2.7gr "00"  powder bar is the one of the standard loads of 38 cal, for the148 gr HBWC using Bullseye (BE) powder. The .38 is the most produced caliber for the Star reloader, and by far the most common, followed by the .45acp.
Looks complete and is a Universal in good shape. The dies may have the caliber inscribed on the shoulder.

Prices on Ebay and Gunbroker are all over the place. Try to look for sales prices, not just listing. The Stars have value, but need to find the right buyer.
You can search this site and find info on some past sales, as well as info on the prices in effect when it was acquired to give you some info.

Good luck.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Star Reloader Value

« Last post by allenlucas on June 21, 2025, 01:15:30 pm »

I am going through the estate of a family member.  I found a box from Star Manufacturing that contained a Star Reloader, unused as far as I can tell.  I removed from the box and it seems to be operable as far as I can tell.  A .38 shell seems to fit in the plate so assume it is configured for .38.  Is there a way to confirm?

also seems to have a couple tubes for reloading primers?

Original packing had the reload tubes wrapped in newspaper from 1987, so feel this may be an indicator of the date purchased.

We are looking to try to determine the value before the estate tries to find a buyer, either on this forum or through private connections.

Any comments would be appreciated.

Hope to attach a few pics from my phone

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Star Reloaders / Re: 3D printing

« Last post by Cousin Daniel on June 19, 2025, 12:30:49 am »

I don't have a file to share but a case feeder would be completely doable 3d printing.

I machined one once and understand why they cost $250

A cheap stand in would encourage me to buy a few for presses that lack them.

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Star Reloaders / Re: 3D printing

« Last post by NYKenn on June 18, 2025, 07:58:10 pm »

No one?

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Clear Tubes for Hume Case Feeder

« Last post by Humbo on June 17, 2025, 06:11:47 pm »

I bought 50cm long acrylic tubes with 14mm ID and 18mm OD on AliExpress. They work beautifully.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Clear Tubes for Hume Case Feeder

« Last post by rbwillnj on June 17, 2025, 08:39:48 am »

If you are loading 41 Magnum or smaller cartridges, you can use polycarbonate tube with an OD of 5/8" and an ID of 1/2".  I purchase it from McMaster Carr in 8ft lengths.
McMaster part#   8585K106.  You can probably get it from any plastic supplier.   If you want to load 44 Magnum, 45 Colt of 45 AR it's more complicated.  You can buy acrylic tube with an ID of 14MM and an OD of 18mm, but I have only been able to find it in 1ft or shorter lengths.   It's on Amazon.

I have not been able to find anything equivalent to the original Hulme tube.  Maybe someone else has had better luck.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Clear Tubes for Hume Case Feeder

« Last post by Goose on June 17, 2025, 04:52:52 am »

Where do you find the clear tubes for the Hume case feeder?  The few that I have are cracking and getting shorter.  I've been looking on Amazon and the Internet but not finding exactly what we need.  Any ideas?  Thanks.