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223 conversion parts
« on: December 18, 2022, 03:17:08 pm »
I recently acquired parts for a star 223 conversion. Came with a powder hopper tha5 is about two feet long, a 223 shell plate, sizing and seating does which look like new, case feed in 223 flaring and powder funnel parts.   Was wondering what else I need to start loading.   Wish I could post a picture but site won’t allow

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Re: 223 conversion parts
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2022, 10:24:27 pm »
The only .223 machine I ever saw had links (part 63), that were curved rather than straight, to give more mechanical advantage when sizing the cases.  Sorry I don't have a photo.  The guy that owned it was a collector in Dallas. I had sold him some Dillon parts.  He had several Stars hanging in his workshop, along with the .223 one.
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Re: 223 conversion parts
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2022, 12:11:40 pm »
Probably going to be hard to find the bent bars.

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Re: 223 conversion parts
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2022, 02:02:55 pm »
Greetings,

Contact Bruce at Star Machine Works.

He may have some spare parts.

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Re: 223 conversion parts
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2023, 10:18:06 pm »
You will also need a taller powder slide and housing to get enough powder for the .223 case. I can't remember if it is 1/2 or 5/8" tall.

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Re: 223 conversion parts
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2023, 08:33:41 am »
It's a 5/8" adjustable powder slide.   The housing is special because it holds the expander and powder spout in place.
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Re: 223 conversion parts
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2023, 11:11:36 am »
Might be mission impossible to load 223. Missing too many specialized pieces   I have managed to set up machines in 45 acp 40 S&w 9 mm 38 super 44 magnum 10 mm 38 special all with adjustable powder bars mostly hoag.  Also have the B&G mounting base.   Most important lots of spare parts

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Re: 223 conversion parts
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2023, 12:42:29 pm »
It took me years to put together my first Super Star kit with pieces coming from multiple sources.   It took me quite a while just to figure out what all was included in a Super Star kit.   The last kit I acquired came all together in the original box.  All gone now.

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Re: 223 conversion parts
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2023, 10:01:13 am »
Know only about a 100 made. (Speculated)Wonder where they are now. Owners knew what they had. I expect as owners passed, others with no knowledge just “got rid of them”. How unfortunate for those that carry-on with Star.
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Re: 223 conversion parts
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2023, 07:49:47 pm »
I live near where Berdon made his version and purchased a few of them in pieces from a partner.
I kept the one for .223 and gave the others to a friend to monkey with.
They are crudely made compared to Star, but I can machine/weld better parts where needed.
They have more travel than a Star. Check out the gun shows, so could be an option for those wanting one .
 

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Re: 223 conversion parts
« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2023, 08:58:18 pm »
Might be mission impossible to load 223. Missing too many specialized pieces   I have managed to set up machines in 45 acp 40 S&w 9 mm 38 super 44 magnum 10 mm 38 special all with adjustable powder bars mostly hoag.  Also have the B&G mounting base.   Most important lots of spare parts

There just so happens to be some .223 arms on EBay right now…
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