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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question

« on: December 06, 2024, 03:30:00 pm »

Correct Bruce. My confusion on brand.
Thinking of one and wrote the other.

Thanks for the correction.
Kenn

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question

« on: December 04, 2024, 10:25:09 am »

Greetings,

The plastic tubes may have been for the Hulme case feeder.

Cheers,

Dave
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Dave

Definitely primer tubes. Were 2 of each.

Kenn

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question

« on: December 02, 2024, 10:08:31 am »

Bruce
Green paint on a Star?
Thought that was a Phelps thing.

I helped an acquaintance in the 80s (maybe early 90s) set his up, and when unpacking it, I recall 4 plastic primer tubes in a cardboard tube.
Do not recall if there were Brass as well. Also possible they could have been extras, or from another source?
The machine came from Gil Hebard.

I have a 'bunch' of the plastic which I got from an owner that had them left over after he sold his machine.
Would you like a few?
More than happy to send you some?

Kenn
 

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question

« on: December 01, 2024, 11:19:51 am »

The majority, and all the early models shipped with Brass tubes. Star did ship with some plastic in the early 80s (?).
Unknown if their tubes or made for them. Bruce Williams may know for sure.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Need Help Identifying Star Parts

« on: November 03, 2024, 04:45:41 pm »

Dave
Probably right on the drop through bushing. Picture not really clear showing the taper.
 I tried to use the grid for sizing.
Good eye.

Kenn

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Star Reloaders / Re: Need Help Identifying Star Parts

« on: November 02, 2024, 07:54:27 pm »

Fairly confident in saying they are not press parts. I do not recognize at all.  Lubrisizer: maybe, do not know.
Bruce Williams (RBWillNJ) on this site, is able to tell you conclusively.
good luck!

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTS 30 carbine and 44 special heads and shell plates

« on: July 10, 2024, 09:16:21 pm »

Great communication with Brownhat, but decided against it. In thinking it over, the amount I would reload for 44 is minimal.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTS 30 carbine and 44 special heads and shell plates

« on: July 08, 2024, 10:44:24 am »

Text sent as interest in the 44 set-up.

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Primer Choice in Star Progressive

« on: May 03, 2024, 09:25:51 am »

Have used Remington, Federal, CCI, and Winchester. Thousands of each. Both older and newer boxed versions, all without recurring problems or issues.
As Bruce, notes, always an occasional blip.
I have not needed to use any Wolff primers. 
I have though been using the plastic see through tubes more than the brass. What Dave suggests is also a good idea and I do this on occasion, as well as some other preventative maintenance.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB STAR 38 special Shell plate and dies

« on: April 01, 2024, 08:20:25 am »

As this is the most common caliber, expect you should have no problem.

Certainly can contact Bruce Williams at RBWillNJ on this board.

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Star Reloaders / Re: New indexer

« on: January 01, 2024, 02:10:55 pm »

Scott;

Any idea how many others competitors are using this?

Where was the match located?

Good luck.

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Star Reloaders / Re: New indexer

« on: January 01, 2024, 02:09:50 pm »

Bruce
Since you asked the question, I did not.
I also did a quick internet search without success.

Since the reply, I also went through my records from NRA pistol competition, including Pistol Commitee meeting minutes/records and Camp Perry history.
Same as you. I found nothing.

Many of the current .32 variations shot thru Pardini, Hammerli, and Walther target pistols, etc., often prove difficult in finding the right bullet/powder combination at 50 yards.
Often due to the small powder charge, reduced velocity, wind etc,. and of course trigger control and follow through.
 
I would think that maybe it was a result of someone who had the time and inclination, and was willing to put in the effort of finding a .32 that would shoot at 50 yards.
Maybe it is the Holy Grail .32 caliber competitors are looking for.

One more caliber to add to Star ability!



 

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Star Reloaders / Re: New indexer

« on: December 27, 2023, 08:44:31 am »

Did not know the Somar was from Wisconsin.
The Freeloader also came from Wisconsin, but from Beloit, I believe, Different person and location. Inventor is still a member of this site.
Maybe something in the cheese?

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB: Adjustable powder bar

« on: April 19, 2023, 09:52:34 am »

Two types could be considered adjustable to change drops.
One with various size bushings, one with a screw adjustment.

I have both. Generally, use the screw adjustable to find the charge I want that works, and then use a fixed sized bushing to insure repetitive consistency.

1st try would be Bruce WIlliams  RBWillNJ on this site as he owns and runs the Star Machine site.
2nd try would be Rich Daniels   BarrelTester on this sit. He manufacturer.

 

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Star Reloaders / Re: Dillon 223 conversion of a Star

« on: April 11, 2023, 07:35:16 pm »

I saw that also and had no idea.
Then ran into a much older shorter that said it was similar to a round counter he had observed.