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Star Reloaders / Re: Shell Floor Base Plug or Bushing ???
« on: December 03, 2007, 08:54:20 am »
PS,   For years I have role crimped 38 Specials and let them drop out the bottom of the machine in the last station.  It's a great system, and very fast.   Unfortunately, a combination of events lead me to change over to using a taper crimp in the last station.

First, Star went out of business, and I switched to using Remington HBWC.   Remingtons work great, but they are oversized leading to a kinda fat cartridge.  None-the-less, they still work ok in my Clark until I followed up a squib and buldged the barrel.   $450 later I had a new barrel and bushing installed by Clark, and the new barrel has a much tighter chamber.  The only way I could get the cartridges to fully seat was to taper crimp them. 

I could have switched to another bullet, but I have had such good performance  with the Remingtons (better than Star HBWC) so I didn't want to change.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Shell Floor Base Plug or Bushing ???
« on: December 02, 2007, 07:15:58 pm »
You use that plug when you roll crimp in the seating station.  The finished round drops out the bottom in that last station with the plug.
If you are going to use a taper crimp, you have to use the solid plug on the left.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Shell Floor Base Plug or Bushing ???
« on: December 01, 2007, 12:35:55 pm »
It's for 38 Special (or 357)  It has a raised portion that prevents the cartridge from coming out of the machine.  When intalled, the raised portion matches up with the raised rim of the reloader base.   I have several of them, some are unmarked, and others have 38 stamped into the raised portion.  They seem to be identical otherwise.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Shell Floor Base Plug or Bushing ???
« on: November 27, 2007, 05:18:55 pm »
I have never seen the plug you speak of.   If you get a chance, post a picture.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Shell Floor Base Plug or Bushing ???
« on: November 26, 2007, 10:17:46 pm »
Attached is a picture of the three "plugs" that I am familiar with.   You need the one on the left.  When it is installed, the top of it should be flush with the floor of the base.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star reloader question
« on: November 21, 2007, 01:18:15 am »
I rechecked the patent for the Star Reloader.  It was applied for in July 1933, and granted in February 1936.   Since the base of your machine still says Patent Pending, its resonable to speculate that it was produced before the patent was granted, or certianly no long afterwards.   

http://www.google.com/patents?vid=USPAT2031850&id=7qdLAAAAEBAJ&printsec=abstract&zoom=4&dq=2031850#PPA23,M1

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star reloader question
« on: November 20, 2007, 12:11:21 pm »
Actually, there is one on ebay just like it now.   http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1931-STAR-PROGRESSIVE-RELOADER-RELOADING-PRESS_W0QQitemZ270189084988QQihZ017QQcategoryZ71120QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is that yours??   

I have a May 1934 American Rifleman that reviews the Star Progressive Reloading Machine.  The loader pictured in the story looks very much like yours with the lettering cast into the base.   It does not appear to have the brass plate.  Also, the powder slide cam is different.  Yours is obviously a very early model, but I think it is a later version than the one pictured in the 1934 article.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star reloader question
« on: November 15, 2007, 11:06:09 pm »
Haven't seen one like that, can you post a picture?

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Star Reloaders / Re: Tap toolhead or turn down dies?
« on: November 05, 2007, 09:55:32 pm »
I agree that the best option is to find Star dies, second best is to turn down standard dies, and as a last resort drill and tap the head for standard dies.   It really isn't as simple as just drilling a tapping the head for standard dies.  In the very least, you will have to turn down the bottom of the sizing die so it will fit into the the recess of the shell plate.   Otherwise you won't get full length sizing.  You will probably also need to modify the powder slide housing to get clearance for the seating die, and modify the seating die to get to clear the tool head spring and screw.   

I used to own a Beldon Tool head which came standard taped for 7/8-14 dies.   I had it set up for 9mm, but it took a lot of work.  I had to drill and tap the expander hole to use an RCBS expander plug.   I used Lee dies for the rest of the stations, and they had to be modified as above.

Attached is a picture of the Berdon Head on a Star Reloader set up for 9mm.


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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Shell Plate Identification
« on: November 05, 2007, 03:55:20 pm »
Currently I have half a dozen 38 Special shell plates, three that are marked with the U, and three that are not.  On the Star parts list, the U meant that the part was for a Universal machine rather than a Progressive, so it could be that the 38 Special shell plates marked with a U were intended for Universal machines, but I tend to doubt it.  I measured the shell plates that I have, and there isn't more that .002" difference in diameter between any of them.

I probably have over twenty shell plates, and only the 38 Special and 45 ACP shell plates are not marked to indicate the cartridge for which they were intended.

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Star History / Re: star tooling
« on: October 08, 2007, 08:07:23 am »
Jasta,   I sent you a private message a while ago.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Machines & Parts Auction
« on: August 28, 2007, 06:57:54 pm »
I don't think you can get their directly, but try this.

In the eBay search bar at the top, type Star, and select Sporting Goods as the Catagory
When you get the search results, on the left will be a number of subcatagorys  - Select Hunting
Once the new search results come up, there will be new subcatagories of Hunting. - Select Reloading Equipment.
Make sure you save the search.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Machines & Parts Auction
« on: August 28, 2007, 01:26:25 pm »
Maybe its what you meant, but you should search for Star under the reloading equipment subcatagory.   Right now there is a tool head and a Hulme top plate listed by John Paul Jones, and a Star Lubesizer.   Fewer listings than usual, but I'm hoping they will come back as people figure out the new policy.  Magma has their ususal listing of dies and such in their Store.   

This is the list of Prohibited Items under the Firearms and Knives Policy

Some Examples 

Firearms, Ammunition, Firearm Parts and Accessories: eBay prohibits members from listing firearms, ammunition, as well as certain parts and accessories. Any part or accessory that is required for a gun to fire is not permitted. This includes, but is not limited, to the prohibited items listed below.

Prohibited

Firearms
Actual firearms

Collectibles, antiques, replicas, blank guns, paintball guns, "air soft" guns*, pellet guns, replica, toy guns, cap guns and "look-alike" guns if they do not have clear markings permanently affixed to them (commonly blaze orange markings on the barrel or a blaze orange plug inserted into the barrel) or if they are readily convertible to shoot a lethal projectile

BB guns, air guns, black powder guns or muzzle-loader guns. Listings that use the term ?BB gun? in the item title or description of any listing for an air soft or replica gun.

Stun guns

The possession and sale of stun guns is prohibited in Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia and may also be illegal in other locations within the United States. In addition to being prohibited under certain state laws, some municipalities also limit stun gun sales.

Stun guns that are designed to look like everyday items, such as cell phones or flashlights, or which are designed to be hidden or concealed, are not permitted on eBay.

Ammunition
This includes live, inert, and blank ammunition, as well as any component used to make up an actual round of ammunition, such as lead bullets, brass/casings, shells, primers and gunpowder.

Parts and Accessories
Assault weapon-related parts or accessories. This prohibition applies to all parts and accessories related to any firearm defined as an "assault weapon" by federal or California law. For more details on assault weapons, please visit http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/awlist.htm and http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/awguide/awguide.php.

Firearm receivers or frames, whether complete receivers and frames, components and parts of receivers and frames, or "cut" or "80%" receivers.

Parts or accessories prohibited for sale by federal or California law, including items related to short-barreled shotguns or short-barreled rifles, fully automatic weapons, large-capacity magazines, multi-burst trigger activators and camouflaging firearm containers.

Any of the following items, including those that are required for a gun to fire: silencers, converters (items that can be used to give a firearm automatic capability), kits that can be used to create a firearm, barrels, slides, cylinders, magazines, firing pins, choke tubes, trigger assemblies, potato guns and cannons, flares, flare launchers, flare guns, flare gun receivers, short barrels and any illegal firearm-related items.

Photos
Please note that any photos in a listing (including stock photos) must also abide by our Firearms, Weapons and Knives policy. If a prohibited item is included in a photograph for a non-prohibited item, the listing may be ended.

Permitted
Collectibles, antiques, replicas, blank guns, paintball guns, "air soft" guns, pellet guns, replica, toy guns, cap guns and "look-alike" firearms under certain circumstances. These items:

Must have clear markings permanently affixed to them (commonly blaze orange markings on the barrel or a blaze orange plug inserted into the barrel)

Must not be readily convertible to shoot a lethal projectile
Note: Most states require that purchasers of air soft guns be 18 years of age or older.

Sales of stun guns on eBay are only permitted to the extent permissible by law. Sellers are responsible for reviewing the laws in their location and the location of the buyer and ensuring that sales are legal in both locations before listing and completing such transactions on eBay.

Paintball and air soft gun parts and accessories. Sellers must clearly state that the parts or accessories are for paintball or air soft guns.

All other gun accessories, including, but not limited to, trigger guards, stocks, butt plates, pistol grips, holsters, storage cases, grips, cleaning supplies, cases, racks, slings, dies, molds and scopes. Listings for such items must clearly state the type of firearm for which the part or accessory is designed. If this information is not provided, the listing may be ended.

Hand Weapons

Prohibited

Nunchaku
Brass, plastic or metal knuckles
Leaded cane/staff/crutch/stick
Zip guns
Shurikens
Throwing stars
Knuckle knives
Billy clubs/batons
Sandclubs or sandbags
Slungshots (also known as saps or blackjacks)
 
Permitted

Faux or practice items, such as foam nunchaku or plastic throwing stars
 
Knives

Prohibited

Switchblade Knives: The interstate sale of switchblade knives is prohibited by federal law; therefore switchblade knives may not be listed on eBay. Federal law defines switchblade knives as "any knife having a blade which opens automatically (1) by and pressure applied to a button or other device in the handle of the knife, or (2) by operation of inertia, gravity, or both." Butterfly knives are also prohibited.
Disguised Knives: Knives disguised to look like a harmless item are not permitted on eBay. These items include but are not limited to belt buckle knives, lipstick case knives, air gauge knives, and writing pen knives.
Push Knives: Push knives are not permitted on eBay. These items are often referred to as push daggers, punch daggers, punch knives, push dirks or T-handled knives.
 
Permitted

All other knives are generally permitted.
 
Militaria, Ordnance and Grenades

Prohibited

Equipment and supplies issued to and formerly used by United States Armed Forces that have not been disposed of in accordance with Department of Defense demilitarization policies. Sales of such items may constitute violations of federal law.
Ordnance (military weaponry, ammunition, and related parts), even if the item is "unserviceable" or has been "demilitarized" or "demilled," as eBay cannot confirm that the item has effectively and permanently been altered for lawful and safe transport and sale.
Grenades, including metal military practice grenades, rifle grenades, dummy grenades, grenade launcher attachments, and mines.
 
Permitted

Replica ordnance, specifically items that were never actual military ordnance
Relics, curios, memorabilia, or display items permanently altered to prevent ready modification for use as a grenade.
 
Pepper Spray and Mace

Pepper spray and mace may be listed on eBay to the extent permitted by applicable law. Sellers and buyers alike should be aware that several states and municipalities regulate the sale and possession of these items, and should make sure that they are in compliance with these laws when buying or selling pepper spray or mace on eBay.


I listed a Phelps Reloader after the new policy took effect, and had no problem with the listing being cancelled.  The auction was completed without any problems

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Machines & Parts Auction
« on: August 27, 2007, 04:57:24 pm »
Actually, the new policy says nothing about reloading equipment, and there is still a fair amount of it on eBay.  The new policy prohibits reloading components like bullets and brass, but says nothing about reloaders and sizers.   The policy specifically permits bullet molds.   Sellers have to be careful not to include a picture of a prohibited item (like a bullet or a brass case) in their listing, but otherwise it should be business as usual for reloading equipment.

eBay's new policy while broader than before is no where near as onerous as has been reported on various forums.

I think a few erroneous posts on various forums which declared that eBay was prohibiting all "Gun Related Items" have scared people into not listing reloading equipment they otherwise would have.  They seem to be holding onto it for now however since there does not seem to be any increase in reloading equipment on GunBroker or Auction Arms, and the volume of reloading and casting equipment on eBay seems to be ever so slightly greater this week.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Shell plates
« on: August 10, 2007, 12:19:21 pm »
There was a discussion on this some time back.

These are the ones that I know about.  (Actually, I have all of them)

45 Colt
45 ACP
45 Auto Rim
44 Magnum,  44 Special
41 Magnum
38 Special, 357 Magnum
40 S&W, 9mm, 38 Super, 38 Auto
380 Auto, .223
32 S&W, 32 S&W Long
32 ACP
30 Carbine

All of these were produced by Star.  I also heard of a 25 ACP machine, but don't know if it was offered by Star or if someone had the dies and shell plate made.