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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Glass powder measure
« Last post by jcullen on November 30, 2023, 07:20:39 am »Thanks
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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: .45 Brass small primer thorn.
« Last post by brian_a_mcmillen on November 29, 2023, 04:49:10 pm »This is one of the reasons why I always process my brass entirely before I load. I size, decap, clean the primer pockets, sonic clean, dry then tumble before I even think about putting them in the Star. I know it takes a ton more time but I actually enjoy reloading especially in the winter.
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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Glass powder measure
« Last post by brian_a_mcmillen on November 29, 2023, 04:45:31 pm »I bought one but haven't put any powder in it yet. The glass really isn't fastened to the aluminum base very well though. It is basically a pressure fit on cork so it seems like it could slip off pretty easily. I am thinking that I will glue the glass to the aluminum base which should fix it. The shutoff seems to be decent although you will still need to catch whatever powder is still in the powder slide and just below the valve so probably 2 charges or more will still drop after you close the valve. Anyway, for the price, I don't think it's too terrible.
My 2 cents....
Brian
My 2 cents....
Brian
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Star Reloaders / Reloading 22 TCM
« Last post by brian_a_mcmillen on November 28, 2023, 07:23:40 pm »In the spirit of my quest to load all of the pistol cartridges that I shoot on my Star equipment, I have (with a tremendous amount of help) gotten a setup to load the tiny 22 TCM. First, Manuel Cepeda designed the most challenging part which is the powder spout. I sent him a hand full of casings and he spent over a month designing a spout that could put 10.6 grains of H110 through the .222 opening with nearly 100% accuracy. His design is very ingenious and works perfectly. I am seeing less than half of 1/10 of a grain variance between charges. I designed the top plate of my Hume case feeder using Tinker Cad and had another buddy of mine print it on his 3D printer and presto, I can feed the 22 TCM case! I then borrowed the .223 shell plate from my Dillon Super Star Conversion kit and I am cranking out the TCM almost as fast as I can shoot them.
I would really like to thank Manuel Cepeda for helping me with this project!
I would really like to thank Manuel Cepeda for helping me with this project!
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Star Reloaders / New indexer
« Last post by Scott L on November 28, 2023, 12:55:15 am »I saw this on Ebay and am not affiliated.
Index Assistor for the Star Progressive Reloader and Universal Reloader by New Iron Machine & Design.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404644233617?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=a80dab76fd184de6b1cd531eba486bfb&bu=43956398431&ut=RU&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20231127021943&segname=11021
Index Assistor for the Star Progressive Reloader and Universal Reloader by New Iron Machine & Design.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/404644233617?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=a80dab76fd184de6b1cd531eba486bfb&bu=43956398431&ut=RU&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20231127021943&segname=11021
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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Glass powder measure
« Last post by jcullen on November 23, 2023, 05:54:24 pm »Anyone try one of the glass powder measures with the powder shut off advertised on E-bay for $50 ?
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Star Reloaders / Re: 223 conversion parts
« Last post by brian_a_mcmillen 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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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Star/Phelps or Phelps 45 acp reloading pres
« Last post by fc60 on November 09, 2023, 06:17:17 pm »Greetings,
The extra die is likely the Taper Crimp die.
The 3/8" mounting post is the early version.
Cheers,
Dave
The extra die is likely the Taper Crimp die.
The 3/8" mounting post is the early version.
Cheers,
Dave
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Star/Phelps or Phelps 45 acp reloading pres
« Last post by Jag65 on November 09, 2023, 12:48:17 pm »This is a Star press with Phelps die set or a Phelps press with Phelps dies. 3.5 Bullseye powder bar. Complete and ready to use. The extra die in the picture was in the fifth position and looks like a bullet seating die, I don't know why it was there as it is after the seating crimp die. It is missing the powder bar return spring, available from Star or hardware store, I have read some use a heavy duty rubber band.
$225 plus shipping 24lbs from Zip code 14411
$225 plus shipping 24lbs from Zip code 14411
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Star Reloaders / Re: Progressive Stand
« Last post by MJCMD1 on October 26, 2023, 09:13:57 pm »I use vintage oak 2 drawer library card catalog drawers. The are sturdy, rock solid and I use the left hand drawer to catch primers and rounds and the right hand drawer for storage. On E Bay for around $75