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Star Reloaders Discussion Forums => Star Reloaders => Topic started by: Fastchevy on January 05, 2020, 01:46:42 pm
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Hi,
Im restoring a Star progressive press and cannot get an exact size of the feed tube, does anyone know the ID & OD of the clear plastic bullet feed tubes for 38 and 45?
Also, does anyone have a source to buy this tubing?
Thanks
Happy Sunday!
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Are you possibly talking about the tube to feed brass to a Hulme case feeder? If so, polycarbonate tube with an ID of 1/2" and an OD of 5/8" will handle brass up to 41 Magnum (including 45 ACP). The original Hulme case feeder tubes were a little larger and could handle 44 Magnum and 45 Colt, but I haven't found a source for that size tube.
You can purchase the above tubing from McMaster-Carr and many other sources.
Bruce Williams
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Hi Bruce,
Thanks for the help on this, I can source that size locally. would you know the powder funnel ID and OD, I was able to clean the powder funnel in my ultrasonic cleaner with gunzila and it worked great except the plastic still has a yellow hue to it.
Dave
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You might want to consider having me rebuild it.
https://starreloaders.com/forum/index.php?topic=1373.0
The original tube was Excelon 2000 which I believe is a clear PVC (or at least that is what Excelon 2000 is now). In any case, the size used by Star is not a standard size offered today, so I'm sure you would have to order a very large quantity.
I use clear polycarbonate, but tube I use is much thicker than the original and the ID has to be machined to fit your parts. It seems to hold up very well without discoloring. I have not had good luck with thinner polycarbonate
Bruce Williams
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:) 2 thumbs up on Bruce's rebuilt powder magazines. He can make 'em per OEM height, or longer to store more powder.