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Star Reloaders / Re: moon unit indexer
« on: May 17, 2009, 08:26:10 pm »
Ron,
No idea on the number of rounds. It came to me in that condition. The machine looked to be in good condition otherwise.
Joatman,
With the wear indentations, the rim of the case tends to catch on the depression. If it gets too bad, you can't advance the shell plate unless you lift the cartridge so that if clears the indentation. In mild cases, you can use a Dremel with an abrasive wheel (graytex) to smooth out the edge of the indentation so that the rim of the case won't catch on it.
I don't think this is just an indexer issue. I think it has more to do with volume. On my personal 45 ACP machine, I probably load 10,000 rounds per year, and I see no wear of this type at all.
No idea on the number of rounds. It came to me in that condition. The machine looked to be in good condition otherwise.
Joatman,
With the wear indentations, the rim of the case tends to catch on the depression. If it gets too bad, you can't advance the shell plate unless you lift the cartridge so that if clears the indentation. In mild cases, you can use a Dremel with an abrasive wheel (graytex) to smooth out the edge of the indentation so that the rim of the case won't catch on it.
I don't think this is just an indexer issue. I think it has more to do with volume. On my personal 45 ACP machine, I probably load 10,000 rounds per year, and I see no wear of this type at all.