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Star Reloaders / Re: Reloading 223
« on: July 18, 2013, 02:27:42 pm »
It really doesn't seem that out of line, especially considering the rarity of the Super Star kit.   Only about 100 were sold, plus it was a nice press with two extra tool heads.  There aren't a lot of good options for loading .223 on a Star.

The Super Star kit was originally priced at ~$231.  I'm not sure exactly when it was offered, but I figure somewhere around 1980.  In todays dollars that would equate to $645.

If you look at the whole package, assuming it was purchased around 1980, it would have cost close to $2000 back then.   That's over $5000 in todays dollars.  Can you imagine spending over $5K to reload three calibers?   

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB 38 spec loader
« on: July 16, 2013, 11:54:55 am »
Tom,   PM Sent.

Bruce

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Need to buy empty tool head
« on: July 15, 2013, 12:32:04 pm »
Logan,   I sent you and email with pictures and details.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Need to buy empty tool head
« on: July 15, 2013, 08:44:56 am »
I have a nice one.

Bruce

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Star Reloaders / Re: Reloading 223
« on: July 13, 2013, 01:04:31 pm »
Thanks, I'll give it a try.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Reloading 223
« on: July 09, 2013, 03:19:31 pm »
I am using H335 and VV133 for lighter weight (52 grain) bullets.  Both powders work well, but I haven't done much development work.  I'm using them mostly because the books I have suggested them for accuracy.   

My real goal is to develop loads for 69 and 80 grain bullets that are better suited for the twist rate of my barrel.   For those bullets I have some VV 135 and VV 140.  I was going to use Varget, but as I said, it doesnt meter well with the Super Star conversion.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Reloading 223
« on: July 08, 2013, 11:07:36 am »
Just listed on eBay is a Star Universal with a nearly complete Dillon Super Star kit for loading .223.   It is missing the Dillon extra capacity powder magazine (see picture), and maybe one or both of the special shell locator straps.  Otherwise the kit is complete.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261242420968?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

According to Dillon's website, only about 100 of these were sold.   I use one to load .223 and it works well for powders that meter very well like H334 or VV 133.   It runs into problems with powders like Varget.

I full length size on a single stage press and only do a neck sizing on the Star.   Dillon recommended full length sizing before running it though the Super Star conversion.

It will be interesting to see what this press (not mine) goes for.   It looks very nice, and the Super Star kit is very rare

Notice the Case Feeder Piston and Top Plate.   I have duplicates of the piston available, and have duplicates of the top plates in process.   I have also made duplicates of the special shell locator straps.

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Lloyd,

You need an M3A top plate for magnum calibers for your Hulme case feeder.   I have them.

Bruce

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Star Reloaders / Re: Any "Gotchas" about doing 9mm in a Progressive?
« on: July 02, 2013, 04:20:21 pm »
You also need an exit for the loaded round.   When loading 38 Special or .357, the finished round drops out the bottom.   9MM won't do that, the case is held in the shell plate by the extraction groove.   Universals have a side exit at the last station,  Progressives as shipped do not.  I have seen some that have been modified to include that feature.  You also need a floor plug for a Progressive.  9 MM should be taper crimped in the last station.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB Small Pistol Priming tube
« on: June 23, 2013, 11:23:19 pm »
Are you looking for the primer magazine or the pick up tube.  I have both but can't help you till I get back home at the end of the month.

Bruce

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Star Reloaders / Re: Phelps indexer
« on: June 18, 2013, 10:13:58 pm »
George,

The ones that I have all came in on Phelps reloaders and I have never tried them on a Star.   I don't know why they wouldn't work on a Star, but I can't say for sure.   I have a couple Brewsters too.

We can talk about it more when I get back from vacation.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Reloader binding
« on: June 17, 2013, 09:37:36 pm »
PM sent

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Hole plug
« on: June 08, 2013, 04:26:59 pm »
Email Sent

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Hole plug
« on: June 08, 2013, 12:21:52 am »
I have them,

Bruce

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB toolhead for Star loader
« on: June 05, 2013, 01:08:09 am »
I have some very nice tool heads, but no dies for 9MM or 45 Colt.