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Star Reloaders / Re: Powder Slides
« on: April 04, 2020, 12:16:35 pm »
I can only speculate, as whoever made the decision I would suspect is long past, unless one of our older members knows.
 
Aluminum is one of the metals that is especially susceptible to Galling. Brass and Bronze less so and are often utilized for moving parts, such as bushings and bearings, etc.  It is possible the materials were chosen specifically because of those characteristics?.

One way of preventing or at least limiting galling is by the use of lubricants, not something you would really want in and around powder.

 

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Star Reloaders / Re: New member, with a newly-acquired Star
« on: March 28, 2020, 09:18:03 pm »
You will want to contact Bruce Williams on the site. He owns Star Reloaders and can provide needed parts.
He is on this site as RBWillNJ

Good luck

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You can try Rich Daniels on this site ar barrel tester. He makes a very well made unit.
Might also try. Rice Will8ams. RBWillNJ on this site, also.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Powder measure adjustment
« on: February 03, 2020, 09:35:17 pm »
Rich Daniels in Ct. is on this site as BarrelTester   He makes adjustable bars.
I have one I use for developing loads.

Once I found what worked, I used a fixed charge bar

Well made, brass with micro thread adjustment and locking nut. Reliable and accurate.
You might also try Bruce Williams on this site as RBWillNJ.

They also show up occasionally on Ebay.
Good luck.


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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB: 25acp shell plate
« on: May 13, 2019, 07:59:37 pm »
If Bruce nor Rich can do, not sure who can.
Good luck!

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB: 25acp shell plate
« on: April 30, 2019, 03:26:47 pm »
Send me an e-mail to what is listed in my profile, or message me.

Kenn

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB: 25acp shell plate
« on: April 29, 2019, 08:03:17 pm »
Bruce  Williams (RBWillNJ-on this site) may have some in stock.
If not contact Rich Daniels (BarrelTester-on this site) and he can probably make one for you.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Head fails to fully return
« on: March 05, 2019, 04:12:53 pm »
One of my presses often does the same thing. Same for another member of my club that I am aware of.  The spring does provide resistance and maintains control on both the down and upstroke.It will drop down a small amount from the highest point, (never measured it)  but not so far as to impact any of the reloading processes, (powder, primer, etc.)
No issues or impacts with this that I can see, as it does not impact reloading.

Kenn

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If not obvious the main difference and easiest way to tell is the shell locator strap on the base between the case feeder and the primed assembly.
There is none on the Progressive.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Convert STAR Progressive to load 9mm ?
« on: December 27, 2018, 05:03:22 pm »
Nice job on the cut-outs, and the screw adjustable straps!


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Star Reloaders / Re: New Star owner!
« on: December 27, 2018, 03:54:55 pm »
Depending on your locale in CT, I am in Dutchess County NY, about an hour from Canaan area, same from Danbury.
Would be happy to talk and if in area, subject to my availability, happy to do a short hands on.

From the picture, the press looks in very good condition. I would suggest some minor dis-assembly (Same as swapping a head for a different caliber) and a good wipe down with a soft cloth and quality lubricant to remove trace rust.

As far as lubrication, you will get a lot of varied answers. I use a little graphite based lube to prevent friction, but do not over-do-it, and I do not recommend grease based lubricants to prevent buildup.

You should be able to get a lot of answers to questions, from the many posts on this site, as well as on the home page portion.

NYKenn


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Star Reloaders / Re: Convert STAR Progressive to load 9mm ?
« on: December 17, 2018, 08:07:43 pm »
Bad Apple

Did you machine the base to accept the locator straps?

The video shows the Star w/locator strap right in the front.
These were found on the Universal,  not the Progressive.



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Star Reloaders / Re: shell plates
« on: December 10, 2018, 04:34:18 pm »
Possibly there may be some more, but from previous posts,

 .32 Long, 32 Magnum

 .32 ACP,  30 Carbine

 .380, .223,  38 Super Comp.

 .9mm, 38 ACP, 38 Super, 40 S&W

 .38 Special, 357 Magnum

 .44 Special, 44 Magnum

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Star History / Re: Were Star's every made in 32 S&W Long or 38 S&W?
« on: December 07, 2018, 04:10:34 pm »
Form a 2005 post by Bruce.

1.)   32 Long, 32 Mangnum
2.)   32 ACP
3.)   30 Carbine (same as 32 ACP)
4.)   .380, .223 (also the same as 38 Super Comp.)
5.)   9mm, 38 ACP, 38 Super, 40 S&W
6.)   38 Special, 357 Magnum
7.)   41 Magnum
8.)   44 Special, 44 Magnum
9.)   45 ACP
10.)  45 Auto Rim
11.)  45 Long Colt

In reading through the additional posts and comments, there were also references made to:
475 Wildey, .25 acp, & 30 Mauser (comments from Ken Walters & others)
and can also add 38 S&W now thanks to Bruce.


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Star History / Re: Were Star's every made in 32 S&W Long or 38 S&W?
« on: December 03, 2018, 03:34:49 pm »
I have seen a 32 S&W long, I have yet to see a 38 S&W that was original Star.

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