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Star History / Re: taper crimp die
« on: April 30, 2008, 01:29:20 pm »
I don't think there was a standard for dies at the time the Star was developed which may have been a factor.
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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Reloader Parts
« on: April 12, 2008, 08:06:13 pm »
rbwillnj,
Can I get just the spacers from you? I have 3 setups; 0, 00, & a home made bar & hosing for the hornady bushings. I would like the flexibility of using them with the 00.
thanks,
Ron
Can I get just the spacers from you? I have 3 setups; 0, 00, & a home made bar & hosing for the hornady bushings. I would like the flexibility of using them with the 00.
thanks,
Ron
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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Wolf Primer Usage
« on: April 12, 2008, 08:00:00 pm »
The wolf primers are listed for $90 per 5m on Powder Valley.com..they list win for $107.50. Please give me an address or phone no for win's for $15.50...will be submitting a substantial order.
Any info on wolf primers?
ron
Any info on wolf primers?
ron
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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Wolf Primer Usage
« on: April 12, 2008, 12:48:54 pm »
Can anyone provide experience using Wolf Primers? I've had problems with CCI, as everyone seems to have had, & currently am using a small supply, 5k, of Fed which require xtra wt on the primer follower. Interested in saving a $ with the rapidly increasing price of components but wish to avoid trouble too!
Thanks!!
Ron H
Thanks!!
Ron H
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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Reloader Parts
« on: April 12, 2008, 12:26:17 pm »
333OKH's slide which uses the Hornady bushings is both the most economical & flexible strategy for achieving various charges with the star. They can be ordered from a chart in the throw wt desired for the powder desired.
Of course I must add the disclaimer..."in my opinion"!
Ron H
Of course I must add the disclaimer..."in my opinion"!
Ron H
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Survey Says... / Re: Values and prices
« on: April 01, 2008, 07:57:46 pm »
Ken,
Interesting spread on prices. The 38 prog is the real surprise. Usually they are not in high demand compared to the 45 universal. As noted the pics are extremely important. It's often a bit difficult to tell from them. A couple of yrs ago I bid , and bought a set of 45 dies for spares. They looked rusty & were missing the decapping assembly. Turned out to be lube but one die was a 45 the other a 38. Seller stated up front he was not conversant w/ the equip and the price was next to nothing so it didn't matter.
I recently had a friend take pics of a collection of 10 machines many of which are in pretty poor condition. I was very surprised at how good they compared w/ most seen on ebay. Nothing like seeing this stuff first hand!!
Ron H
Interesting spread on prices. The 38 prog is the real surprise. Usually they are not in high demand compared to the 45 universal. As noted the pics are extremely important. It's often a bit difficult to tell from them. A couple of yrs ago I bid , and bought a set of 45 dies for spares. They looked rusty & were missing the decapping assembly. Turned out to be lube but one die was a 45 the other a 38. Seller stated up front he was not conversant w/ the equip and the price was next to nothing so it didn't matter.
I recently had a friend take pics of a collection of 10 machines many of which are in pretty poor condition. I was very surprised at how good they compared w/ most seen on ebay. Nothing like seeing this stuff first hand!!
Ron H
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Star History / Re: Powder Slide Cam
« on: March 13, 2008, 08:02:01 pm »
45ACP,
Sorry about the typo!! Do a search under members-search for "Star" in "all" "member name" "jasta".. in the last post he relates he passed on the mold used to cast the base [no e-mail]@ star. He w/b interesting to talk to!
Ron
Sorry about the typo!! Do a search under members-search for "Star" in "all" "member name" "jasta".. in the last post he relates he passed on the mold used to cast the base [no e-mail]@ star. He w/b interesting to talk to!
Ron
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Star History / Re: Powder Slide Cam
« on: March 13, 2008, 07:53:04 pm »
34ACP,
Sometime ago a member, jasta, made sev posts indicating personal exp w/ Star having been in the facility as it was closed out and was allowed to remove anything left over from the sale. Yty contacting him. He might have some knowledge that would help out.
Ron
Sometime ago a member, jasta, made sev posts indicating personal exp w/ Star having been in the facility as it was closed out and was allowed to remove anything left over from the sale. Yty contacting him. He might have some knowledge that would help out.
Ron
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Star Reloaders / Re: Safety cam
« on: March 13, 2008, 07:37:42 pm »
Ken,
I have one ea, a 38 with but the other, a 45 uses a taper crimp so it was removed then. I think it's a good feature but think the most likely cause of a either a skip or double, is a jam, caused by primer(s) or case.
Ron
I have one ea, a 38 with but the other, a 45 uses a taper crimp so it was removed then. I think it's a good feature but think the most likely cause of a either a skip or double, is a jam, caused by primer(s) or case.
Ron
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Star History / Re: star tooling
« on: March 10, 2008, 10:43:35 pm »
There had to have been many components which were outsourced. Castings & dies probably the most important. Changes would have to be made in some areas to take advantage of new materials & processes. Hopefully dimensions would remain the same so as to allow us the interchangability. An obvious area w/b toolheads/dies, making 7/8-14 std. A loaded round ejector should be factory incorporated along with a simple pdr drain system.
It has been stated here that Star increased price just to slow demand. If that is true there may be room for a profit, but in all reality the cost is likely to be very high. Bill Detloff, when he copied star & made the CPM, told us stars were overpriced, but his loaders were priced only a few bucks less. Bill didn't advertise. I'm not sure what Star did but I recall a small ad in the American Rifleman. A new co would, at least initially, have to advertise.
At the range where I shoot I'm regarded as an old fogie or behind the times because of being outspoken about stars. Everybody raves and I do mean RAVE about those blue plastic parted things. That is something else which have to be overcome. The star gives one a lifetime of reloading w/ a large cushion. I paid $360 & there were 2 of us [no e-mail]@ $180. If it would have been possible to have purchased another machine, widely used by my peers for 1/2, I would have been forced finacially to take that route. Competition!!
It has been stated here that Star increased price just to slow demand. If that is true there may be room for a profit, but in all reality the cost is likely to be very high. Bill Detloff, when he copied star & made the CPM, told us stars were overpriced, but his loaders were priced only a few bucks less. Bill didn't advertise. I'm not sure what Star did but I recall a small ad in the American Rifleman. A new co would, at least initially, have to advertise.
At the range where I shoot I'm regarded as an old fogie or behind the times because of being outspoken about stars. Everybody raves and I do mean RAVE about those blue plastic parted things. That is something else which have to be overcome. The star gives one a lifetime of reloading w/ a large cushion. I paid $360 & there were 2 of us [no e-mail]@ $180. If it would have been possible to have purchased another machine, widely used by my peers for 1/2, I would have been forced finacially to take that route. Competition!!
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Survey Says... / Re: Extra Parts
« on: March 07, 2008, 07:18:41 pm »
The extra primer rocker pin is a good idea. I too broke one. I used a 1/4" bolt with a shank and cut to length. Thread is 28 (fine) if memory serves. I bent a primer punch badly when a 22 rf case laid inside a 45 acp case and is handy spare to have on hand as suggested.
Powder bars: a good solution is to make or have made a 1/2" powder bar bored for Hornady pdr bushings. The bushings can be ordered to pdr & charge wt or undersized and opened up as needed. Spacers for the housing would be required.
Powder bars: a good solution is to make or have made a 1/2" powder bar bored for Hornady pdr bushings. The bushings can be ordered to pdr & charge wt or undersized and opened up as needed. Spacers for the housing would be required.
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Survey Says... / Re: Extra Parts
« on: March 02, 2008, 08:39:52 pm »
Xtra springs are a good idea. I have adapted hdw store sprgs for the primer feed & suppose the pdr slide sprg could be worked out but orig w/b easiest. Toolhead sprgs are a real good idea. I didn't find anything at the hdw, home depot or Lowes.
Ron
Ron
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Star History / Re: star tooling
« on: February 20, 2008, 09:20:30 pm »
It would be nice to hear that he can supply shellplates also...dies + shellplates would give us the option of adding calibers!!
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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Original Equipment
« on: January 30, 2008, 09:02:53 pm »
Ken,
You're right, I got the complete conv to small primer setup including pickup tube. Mine had the plug as it was a 45.
Ron
You're right, I got the complete conv to small primer setup including pickup tube. Mine had the plug as it was a 45.
Ron
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Star Reloaders / Re: Auto ejection
« on: January 23, 2008, 12:09:47 am »
Ray,
Where are located in FL?
I'm in Hudson.
Ron
Where are located in FL?
I'm in Hudson.
Ron