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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Star Luber gaskets

« on: June 05, 2023, 01:01:56 am »

Hi Bruse

The black washer in the upper picure is same as the depot find.

Good Shooting

Lindy

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Star Luber gaskets

« on: June 04, 2023, 02:53:25 pm »

Hi Dave

Had half the helper staff at Home Depot looking for washers to no avail, I'm still looking.
They appear to be stamped from a belting material of black rubber with a single layer of cloth in the middle.

Good Shooting

Lindy

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Star Luber gaskets

« on: May 13, 2023, 02:53:22 am »

Searched today for Hycar washers that I had stored away, Yep, found the washers , but the part numbers and info about them was on a piece of paper that was totally Yellowed out and un-readable.
Next stop, Home Depot. I just might re-find the washers there.

Good Shooting

Lindy

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Star Luber gaskets

« on: May 12, 2023, 12:09:14 am »

Years ago I discovered a source for the Exact replacement of the Hycar Washer in the "Home Depot Plumbing Department". I bought in excess of My needs, bagged them, tagged them and stored them away. Tomorrow I'll see if I can dig them out and get part numbers to pass on.

Good Shooting

Lindy

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Anyone machining their own powder bars?

« on: May 02, 2023, 11:58:28 pm »

I have home made quite a few powder bars over the years and of many different materials. I've found that a very high density piece of hardwood works well, lasts forever and can be easily fitted to"just right". They make a good carrier for powder bushings. And they are Cheap !!
JM-2

Good Shooting

Lindy

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / M. A. Systems Bullet Feeder

« on: March 16, 2023, 09:53:59 pm »

Looking to buy or trade for another M. A. systems pneumatic bullet feeder for a Star re-loader
Must be functional.

PM Me, Or
miltonetime (at sign) aol (dot) com

Good Shooting

Lindy

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Powder Check

« on: February 06, 2023, 10:39:48 pm »

I have been reloading with the Star Machines since 1956, I've had one occurrence with powder drop consistency, don't remember the name of the powder, but it was "bridging" in the powder magazine.  I discovered this after loading a batch of 44 mag that didn't shoot very well. Not sure but possible cause was the powder had been exposed to moisture. lesson learned=Don't leave powder in the hopper over night !


Good Shooting

Lindy

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Star Reloaders / Re: Switching between 45 ACP and 45 Auto Rim

« on: November 01, 2022, 11:05:46 pm »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pWUFEN3GvM

How to change tool head and shell plate

Welcome to Star

Good Shooting

Lindy

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Star Reloaders / Re: Hello- I am just getting started with Star reloaders.

« on: August 23, 2022, 07:35:49 pm »

Welcome to the Star Forum. You will find a  wealth of info about Your Star Re-loader here and a bunch of friendly Members to help You along if needed. Again, Welcome.

Good Shooting

Lindy

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Survey Says... / M.A. Systems Bullet feeder

« on: July 30, 2022, 07:47:48 pm »

Just out of curiosity,, How many Folks out there have M.A. Systems Bullet feeders and are You using them ?
I have 2 of them running on a couple of Universals. They run very well with little or no problems.
They were a little bit difficult to set up, But once properly set up and locked in, they work very well.
Your thoughts ?

P.S. I need two more bullet feeders.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Text Files

« on: July 25, 2022, 01:36:14 am »

Textfiles is working again !!!


Good Shooting

Lindy

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Star Reloaders / Re: New Member, "New" Star

« on: July 24, 2022, 06:22:07 pm »

Nice,

Good Shooting

Lindy

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Star Reloaders / Re: Text Files

« on: July 24, 2022, 01:55:09 pm »

Well Shucks, Guess We got shut off.


Good Shooting

Lindy

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Star Reloaders / Text Files

« on: July 22, 2022, 12:54:23 am »

http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/FIREARMS/

Lots of info


Good Shooting

Lindy

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / .45 Brass small primer thorn.

« on: July 06, 2022, 06:53:46 pm »

Trying to load large pistol primers into the occasional small primer hole ".45 ACP" on Star Re-loaders is a PITA.       
Requiring dangerous disassembly to remove the crushed primer. I sort the cases to remove small primer cases but overlook about 1-2 per thousand cases sorted. Whoever thought to bring back small primers for .45 ACP needs His A.K. , Anyone else have this problem ?

My Rant For Today !

Good Shooting

Lindy