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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: die and expander nuts, # 17 & 19

« on: November 17, 2011, 04:34:30 pm »

Greetings All,

I just finished a batch of nuts. Send me a message off list, pick on the envelope at the left, for pricing.

I have #17, #19, #69, and #69U.

The #78 is the same thread pitch as the #69U. I have been using them interchangeably. Someone correct me if there is a difference. Both measure 9/16" across the flats with a 3/8-24 thread.

Cheers,

Dave

287

Star Reloaders / Re: Newbie

« on: November 17, 2011, 11:06:38 am »

Greetings,

Richard Daniels can help you out with a new shell plate. "Barrel tester"

http://www.starreloaders.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=349

I can offer to machine new replica dies. Contact me off list (click on the envelope icon at left) for pricing.

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Does Star Make a Die to Size a Bullet to 0.356 HBWC

« on: November 09, 2011, 11:09:56 am »

Greetings,

I think you will find resizing the bullets smaller will not improve accuracy.

Cheers,

Dave

289

Star Reloaders / M-A Systems Case Feeder Instructions

« on: November 03, 2011, 07:29:46 pm »

Greetings,

Attached are two scans of the instruction sheet for those that lost theirs or for those curious about the tool.

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Re: M-A CASE FEEDER

« on: November 03, 2011, 02:53:48 pm »

Greetings,

According to my M-A Systems Instruction sheet, they are #5-40 Socket Head Cap Screws.

They do point out that you only tighten the screw on the left. Do not tighten the right side screw as it will damage the threads of the Primer Push Rod.

Cheers,

Dave

291

Star Reloaders / Re: Advice on .380 and 38 press

« on: October 30, 2011, 01:37:40 pm »

Greetings,

You will need a complete set of dies for 38 Special and 380 Auto. They are not interchangeable.

You cannot have too many Star machines. However, spare tool heads and shell plates are probably the best choice.

38 Special dies are common and probably someone on this Forum has a set to sell.

The 380 dies and shell plate may be a little more difficult to locate. I can machine a set of replica dies if you are unable to locate originals. Contact me via personal email for specifics.

Rich Daniels can supply you with a shell plate, I think.

There is a complete machine on AuctionArms in 380. He is asking $800.00, plus shipping.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTS 44mag/special die

« on: October 30, 2011, 12:28:39 pm »

Greetings,

I checked the internal carbide ring and it was the same diameter of one I borrowed from a friend.

Cheers,

Dave

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB 44 mag Seater die, expander and powder measure

« on: October 29, 2011, 12:26:19 pm »

Greetings,

I can machine a replica seater die and expander.

You will need, most likely, a 5/8" powder bar and housing, depending on the powder charge. Bruce, rbwillnj, may be a source for this item.

Cheers,

Dave

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTS 44mag/special die

« on: October 28, 2011, 07:40:39 pm »

Greetings All,

My thanks to Lance for such prompt service.

I actually purchased more than one die. When they arrived, I noticed one had the Lifetyme LOGO roll marked upside-down! What a treat. Even the Pros make a mistake now and then.

I wonder if it is now a collectors item. Sort of like the upside-down Zeppelin stamps issued by the post office years ago.

FLASHBACK, I was at the post office in the 1970"s and an old granny was trying to post a letter with one of the aforementioned stamps. The clerk told her that the stamp was rare and she should take it to a dealer. Being not from America, she told him if the postage was not enough she had more of them! Finally, she made it to the stamp shop and increased her retirement.

Cheers,

Dave

295

Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / RCBS Mould For Sale

« on: October 16, 2011, 03:02:13 pm »

Greetings,

RCBS Two cavity mould for sale. Like new in box.

#82034  38-158-RN

$40.00 with free shipping.

Cheers,

Dave

296

Star Reloaders / Re: CRANK SHAFT BEARING & TOOL HEAD

« on: October 14, 2011, 12:07:10 pm »

Greetings,

My guess is that it is an end point for when they either broached or shaped the key slot to providing an exit for the cutting tool.

Cheers,

Dave

297

Star Reloaders / Re: Powder Hopper Thread Size

« on: October 03, 2011, 01:34:29 pm »

Greetings,

The 1/4 NPT tap I bought "drops into" the hole easily. I need to cut off about 3/4" and resharpen it. The taper is the same either way.

Currently, it is not a priority project. Too busy machining dies for the forum members.

When I had a "real job" I had the shop supervisor order a set of gauges to machine the tapered threads. Much better than the "looks good enough" process used prior.

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Re: Powder Hopper Thread Size

« on: October 01, 2011, 06:47:38 pm »

Greetings,

I got my 1/4-27 Pipe Tap in the mail. It does not fit the housing properly. The tap is marked NPT and I suspect I need the F-PTF series.

When time allows, I will try to cut off the one I have and have the cutting leades reground and make my own custom Star Tap.

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Re: Unknown shellplate

« on: October 01, 2011, 06:44:11 pm »

Greetings,

What is the outside diameter of the shell plate?

I checked two of my 45 ACP Plates and they measure 3.673" OD and 0.406" (about) opening.

I have never seen 45 ACP plates marked as such.

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Re: convert progressive .38 to .32?

« on: September 23, 2011, 06:55:52 pm »

Greetings,

First, a disclaimer. I have never seen nor worked on a Progressive. I only know what I have read about them here and old Handloader magazines.

The straps are used to push the case into the shell plate thus aligning it with the dies in the tool head. A 38 Special case is 0.379" diameter and the 32 S&W Long is 0.337" diameter. So, with my trusty calculator, you need to push the 32 case 0.021" toward the center of the machine to align it with the dies in the tool head.

I measured a 38 shell plate and it gauged 3.614". My 32 plate measures 3.580". The internal bore is about 1.248" so the 32 plate "should" fit into the press.

The shell plates were machined such that when changing calibers you would rotate the shell plate 30 degrees out of index and adjust the straps so they just barely clear the outside diameter of the shell plate. This provides the proper alignment of the brass cases.

Since I do not care to modify the Star machines from original I have to reprimand myself for considering such an endeavor. If I had an original Progressive I would leave it alone in 38 Special. Perhaps one day I will stumble on to an original Progressive set up in 32 S&W Long.

Cheers,

Dave