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Star Reloaders / Re: New indexer
« Last post by NYKenn on January 01, 2024, 02:10:55 pm »
Scott;

Any idea how many others competitors are using this?

Where was the match located?

Good luck.

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Star Reloaders / Re: New indexer
« Last post by NYKenn on January 01, 2024, 02:09:50 pm »
Bruce
Since you asked the question, I did not.
I also did a quick internet search without success.

Since the reply, I also went through my records from NRA pistol competition, including Pistol Commitee meeting minutes/records and Camp Perry history.
Same as you. I found nothing.

Many of the current .32 variations shot thru Pardini, Hammerli, and Walther target pistols, etc., often prove difficult in finding the right bullet/powder combination at 50 yards.
Often due to the small powder charge, reduced velocity, wind etc,. and of course trigger control and follow through.
 
I would think that maybe it was a result of someone who had the time and inclination, and was willing to put in the effort of finding a .32 that would shoot at 50 yards.
Maybe it is the Holy Grail .32 caliber competitors are looking for.

One more caliber to add to Star ability!



 
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Star Reloaders / Re: New indexer
« Last post by rbwillnj on January 01, 2024, 09:47:31 am »
So the case is a tad longer than a 32 S&W (short).

It's interesting that the only reference to 32 Baczuk that shows up in a Bing or Google search is this thread.

Sounds like something Dave Wilson will have to play with.

Bruce Williams
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Star Reloaders / Re: New indexer
« Last post by Scott L on January 01, 2024, 12:51:32 am »
I give up, what is 32 Baczuk Special?

First, I have started labeling everything, so that when I croak my kids know what it is - Star 32acp dies and a 32Long shell plate. Easy to configure for the acp or long rounds.
The Baczuk Spl is an NRA centerfire bullseye round developed to use in a 32Long pistol (boltface) with a 32acp barrel chamber allowing the use of 60gr - 78gr projectiles.
32Long brass is cut down to 32acp chamber spec.
I have welded up one Walther bolt that was re-machined into a 32acp boltface and didn't want to do that on my Erma.
I was told about the round at a match and decided to try it - it's very accurate!
Hope this explains it's development.
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Star Reloaders / Re: New indexer
« Last post by NYKenn on December 27, 2023, 08:44:31 am »
Did not know the Somar was from Wisconsin.
The Freeloader also came from Wisconsin, but from Beloit, I believe, Different person and location. Inventor is still a member of this site.
Maybe something in the cheese?
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Star Reloaders / Re: New indexer
« Last post by rbwillnj on December 27, 2023, 08:33:12 am »
Looks well made, like an updated version of the Somar Indexer.

I give up, what is 32 Baczuk Special?
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Star Reloaders / Re: New indexer
« Last post by Scott L on December 27, 2023, 08:00:17 am »
Greetings,
I decided to purchase an Index Assistor and am very happy with it. I load two types of .32 rounds and indexing by hand leads to spilled powder once in a while.
In use - after removing the crimped/finished round, I push the Assistor and never spilled any powder out of 50 of these short cases.
It's well made and very smooth in use.

Scott

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Star Reloaders / Re: #16 Expander Plug
« Last post by jcullen on December 25, 2023, 03:04:16 pm »
Thank you, I'll call you next week, seems really hard going into the 38spl case after sizer
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Star Reloaders / Re: #16 Expander Plug
« Last post by rbwillnj on December 25, 2023, 09:23:35 am »
Tight on the Expander or tight on the bullet?  .358 is Standard.   There is spring back in the brass so you still have case tension.   
I do have smaller diameter expanders.
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Star Reloaders / #16 Expander Plug
« Last post by jcullen on December 24, 2023, 11:27:24 am »
Does anyone know the diameter of the expander plug for 38spl in the Progressive  press  I mic mine at .358 seems tight.
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