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Star Reloaders / Re: New to star reloaders
« on: April 09, 2020, 03:51:33 pm »
Sent you an email regarding the dies.
Cheers,
Dave
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: New to star reloaders
« on: April 09, 2020, 01:01:36 pm »
Greetings,
There are three sizing dies and punches for the Star Greaser shown at the bottom of the photo.
The long threaded items must go to a different machine.
Just above the three dies is the die puller and nut.
Cheers,
Dave
There are three sizing dies and punches for the Star Greaser shown at the bottom of the photo.
The long threaded items must go to a different machine.
Just above the three dies is the die puller and nut.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Powder Slides
« on: April 04, 2020, 01:04:17 pm »Dave,
Why were the powder slide housings made of zinc vs. aluminum?
Greetings,
Not sure why. The metal is close to Zamak which is available from several sources. It melts and pours like Lead.
Metallurgy is not my strong suit.
Star did a lot of interesting things. Especially the use of non off the shelf threads.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Powder Slides
« on: March 31, 2020, 12:58:49 pm »
Greetings,
Brass will not gall in the Zinc powder slide housing. Aluminum will.
Cheers,
Dave
Brass will not gall in the Zinc powder slide housing. Aluminum will.
Cheers,
Dave
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: three presses, lubricator, and extras
« on: March 14, 2020, 08:15:57 pm »
Greetings,
It appears that the press in the front has the taper pin inserted backwards.
It is inserted from the back with the small end entering the hole first.
Might remove it an install it correctly so no more damage will occur.
Cheers,
Dave
It appears that the press in the front has the taper pin inserted backwards.
It is inserted from the back with the small end entering the hole first.
Might remove it an install it correctly so no more damage will occur.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: New Bullseye Powder VMD
« on: March 13, 2020, 12:18:19 pm »
Greetings,
I have found the older lots of Bullseye weigh more than the newer production lots.
Best approach is to buy a four pound jug and a chronograph.
Changing powder lots is one thing I do not look forward to.
Cheers,
Dave
I have found the older lots of Bullseye weigh more than the newer production lots.
Best approach is to buy a four pound jug and a chronograph.
Changing powder lots is one thing I do not look forward to.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Powder measure adjustment
« on: February 02, 2020, 07:07:09 pm »
Greetings,
There are some aftermarket adjustable bars available.
I do not care for them as you spend a lot of time trying to get the perfect powder drop.
Personally, I use a brass bar with a 0.500" hole bored through to accept 1/2" bushings.
I copied the Lee Precision method and size the bushings in CC (cubic centimeter) values.
When I change powder, I look back in my load book to see what bushing I use last.
Cheers,
Dave
There are some aftermarket adjustable bars available.
I do not care for them as you spend a lot of time trying to get the perfect powder drop.
Personally, I use a brass bar with a 0.500" hole bored through to accept 1/2" bushings.
I copied the Lee Precision method and size the bushings in CC (cubic centimeter) values.
When I change powder, I look back in my load book to see what bushing I use last.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Help identifying
« on: February 02, 2020, 07:03:46 pm »
Greetings,
The standard tool is a piece of round stock with a hole drilled in the center to clear the primer punch. Then, two drive dogs were machined to engage the slots in the primer bushing.
You never did say what diameter your mystery tool is.
Cheers,
Dave
The standard tool is a piece of round stock with a hole drilled in the center to clear the primer punch. Then, two drive dogs were machined to engage the slots in the primer bushing.
You never did say what diameter your mystery tool is.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Help identifying
« on: January 31, 2020, 03:27:14 pm »
Greetings,
Unable to distinguish the size of the tool.
I have similar ones, about 4" long, that have two drive teeth on the end opposite the handle.
The tool is used to unscrew the primer bushing when changing sizes or cleaning.
Cheers,
Dave
Unable to distinguish the size of the tool.
I have similar ones, about 4" long, that have two drive teeth on the end opposite the handle.
The tool is used to unscrew the primer bushing when changing sizes or cleaning.
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Meaning of part number on angular lever cam
« on: January 18, 2020, 12:09:12 pm »
Greetings 2150,
Would you kindly scan and post an image of the cam tool?
Cheers,
Dave
Would you kindly scan and post an image of the cam tool?
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Meaning of part number on angular lever cam
« on: January 17, 2020, 12:52:14 pm »
Greetings,
Good information.
When I buy a 38 Special Tool Head off eBay, it could have been removed from a Progressive or Universal.
Off to check my tool head stash...
Cheers,
Dave
Good information.
When I buy a 38 Special Tool Head off eBay, it could have been removed from a Progressive or Universal.
Off to check my tool head stash...
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Meaning of part number on angular lever cam
« on: January 16, 2020, 02:41:07 pm »
Greetings,
Were the Angle Cams the same on Progressive and Universal machines?
Cheers,
Dave
Were the Angle Cams the same on Progressive and Universal machines?
Cheers,
Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: progressive press
« on: September 13, 2019, 12:11:49 pm »
Greetings,
Shell plates have been made from 25 ACP up to 45 Auto Rim.
The 25 ACP was a "special" and original dies do not exist, to my knowledge.
Star did machine some tool heads to accept 7/8-14 dies. However, the dies often need to be modified to function properly. Notably, the clearance of the die nose to fit the shell plate counter-bore.
Cheers,
Dave
Shell plates have been made from 25 ACP up to 45 Auto Rim.
The 25 ACP was a "special" and original dies do not exist, to my knowledge.
Star did machine some tool heads to accept 7/8-14 dies. However, the dies often need to be modified to function properly. Notably, the clearance of the die nose to fit the shell plate counter-bore.
Cheers,
Dave
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB Special Die Wrench for Star reloader
« on: July 22, 2019, 11:37:15 am »
Greetings,
I hope the one you get works. Mine does not.
Cheers,
Dave
I hope the one you get works. Mine does not.
Cheers,
Dave