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Survey Says... / Re: Values and Prices 2010

« on: January 04, 2011, 06:57:12 pm »

December 2010

12/03  Universal in .45, Grey patina, no remaining paint. Functional.  $ 310.00

12/03  Progressive .38., Good condition, sharp paint, some darkening patina. No rust.  $  266.00

12/21  Phelps in .45acp.,  w/casefeeder & indexor. Very clean, no rust.  $ $ 405.00  (Not sold. Reserve not met)

12/23  Universal in .45. W/casefeeder. Very clean, looked almost like new.  $ 615.00

12/23  Head only.  .38 w/shellplate. Same condition as above item, from same seller as above item.  $ 345.00

12/26  Universal .45., Good condition with light darkening patina. No rust, faded paint.  $ 455.00

12/27  Universal .45 Looked almost like new. W/casefeeder, extra powder slides, (1 adjustable w/bushings).  $ 711.00
                            extra primer bar, some other small extras.

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Survey Says... / Re: Values and Prices 2010

« on: January 04, 2011, 06:49:48 pm »

November 2010

11/07  Universal w/two heads .38 and .45 Clean, very good condition with no rust.  $ 542.00

11/14  Head only.   .44 magnum w/shell plate. Very, very clean. Looked new $ 500.00

11/17  .38 only Progressive. Complete. Very good, clean condition.  $ 226.41

11/18  Universal in .45  W/casefeeder. Good condition with light rust patina  $ 510.00

11/21  Head only.  .45acp. Listed as new condition, still in paper. $ 500.00

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Star Reloaders / Re: Rifle machine, recent find

« on: December 18, 2010, 11:26:02 am »

Nice pictures Bruce.
Can certainly see how much beefier the rifle machines were. Also nice to see the subtle differences,(relief cuts) as well as the obvious like the powder system.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Press ID

« on: December 18, 2010, 11:19:41 am »

Most likely the case feeder tubes were a clear plastic type material.
There are some sources for replacement options that can be found in posts on this forum.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Press ID

« on: December 17, 2010, 07:43:51 pm »

Yes the head can be tapped, but I would suggest you do the dies instead. 7/14 can be cut to the star thread with a little machining. There are a few participants on this forum than can do for you.
Try FC60.

Shellplates can be had from Rich Daniels.  Barreltester on this forum.

Good luck.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Rifle machine, recent find

« on: December 17, 2010, 07:41:14 pm »

Sounds like the real original.
I also would like to see pictures. Please post!.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Press ID

« on: December 16, 2010, 09:30:15 pm »

It is a universal as it has the shell retaining straps. Looks like all parts are present. Ask if the case feeder tubes are present and if there are primer pickup tubes. If not there are after market sources for those items. There is rust.
I would grade in fair to good, but needing a good cleaning.

Important to know if it works and functions, as well as what caliber it is.

Look at some of the prices/sales info under my posts in values and prices on this forum.


NyKenn

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Static charge?

« on: December 09, 2010, 10:50:17 am »

I do not have my machines grounded. Given the fact the powder is encased in the powder tube, and no direct electrial contact I see no need for this, nor do I use any electrical accessories on my machine.  If you use electrical powered accessories, similar to the Dillon case collater, etc., these should already be grounded through a three prong plug.
I do use a radio in the area, as well as have other electric items in proximity, but not attached to the machine. Given the fact the powder is encased in the powder tube, does not  emit explosive vapors like fluids, etc., and there is no direct electrial contact, I see no need for this.  

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Star Reloaders / Re: need for powder drain ????

« on: November 19, 2010, 09:49:20 pm »

Maurilew

You make some very good points.
I agree that some of the benefit will aid in safety when the operator may not.

I definitely agree with the possible wear and damage to the constant removal of the powder screws.
 
I have always removed the head, emptied the powder tube and then worked the slide a few times for the remainder. It does take a little effort, but it works, and does not require removal of the assembly. A benefit of having each Head with a powder tube, etc.

I may have to consider a shutoff or two in the future. I added another head and do not have a powder tube, which will require switching between the heads. Will keep you in mind.

Kenn

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Survey Says... / Re: Values and Prices 2010

« on: November 11, 2010, 12:58:19 pm »

OTHER

10/05  Parts only. Included powder measures, primer punches and slides, powder tube bases, springs,
                            Powder slide tops, rocker arm, other misc. $ 450.50

DATE unknown  Head only listed as new. Withour extras. NOT SOLD [no e-mail]@ $ 995.00
 

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Survey Says... / Re: Values and Prices 2010

« on: November 11, 2010, 12:55:36 pm »

October

10/02  Reslist of 09/27 .38  NOT SOLD $ 131.26

10/04  .38 Universal, Rusty, pant faded, good condition $ 289.37

10/09  .45 Head only complete excellant condition $ 281.77

10/12  RELIST thrid time of the .44 above. Sold [no e-mail]@ $ 454.00

10/15  .38 Progressive w/Hulme, No rust, very good most paint $ 406.00

10/17  .38 Progressive  Very clean, nice condition. Could almost pass for new! $ 355.00

10/18  RELIST third time of 09/27 & 10/03 .38 Universal Sold [no e-mail]@ $ 300.00

10/30  .45 Universal w/Hulme Very clean, good paint. Excellant condition, $ 560.01

10/31  .38 Progressive dirty. rust patina, Very good overall. $ 318.00

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Survey Says... / Re: Values and Prices 2010

« on: November 11, 2010, 12:48:27 pm »

September

09/13  Phelps .38 Universal w/Hulme Good cond. Rust patina, paint ok  $ 285.00

09/14 .38 Universal, w/Hulme Good paint, some patina, VG overall. NOT SOLD/RESERVE $ 345.55

09/16 .38 Head only. Complete. Very Good, paint good, light rusy. Shellplate pitted $ 264.00

09/23  Universal in 44 caliber. (Same seller as head above) Very good. NOT SOLD [no e-mail]@ 499.99

09/27  .38 Universal, Very clean.  NOT SOLD/RESERVE $ 181.24

09/27  45 Universal. Rust patina, grimy, cirtyy but working and complete $ 415.00

09/29  Universal 38. Rusty, discolored, need cleaning. Overall good  $ 280.00

09/30 Relist of .44 caliber aboe. NOT SOLD [no e-mail]@ $ 449.00

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Survey Says... / Re: Values and Prices 2010

« on: November 11, 2010, 12:41:38 pm »

July/August 2010

07/22  .38 Progressive  Very good condition, no rust  $ 319.49

07/31  Universal 38. Extra Phelps head. wHulme. Dark, some rust, good consition $ 340.00

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Star Reloaders / Re: new owner ... lots to learn

« on: September 23, 2010, 07:48:24 pm »

Some pictures would help to if there are any.

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Star Reloaders / Re: My Progressive almost there

« on: September 08, 2010, 07:51:42 am »

For adjustable powder bars you can contact Rich Daniels on this site as Barrel tester.

You will have to search and look. I do not recall where I read them, but there are some posts on this site about tube sources. Maybe an e-mail to RBWillNJ on this site. He may know without looking. Bruce is a wealth of knowledge.