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Star Reloaders / Re: Loading .223 on Star
« on: April 28, 2011, 10:48:27 pm »
While doing my research, I noticed that Lee makes a Factory Crimp die for .223 which is supposed to crimp into the canalure as done with military ammunition.   The die is very inexpensive, but you would have to have that last hole drilled and tapped for 7/8-14, or turn the die down to Star's 11/16-24 thread.


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Star Reloaders / Re: Loading .223 on Star
« on: April 28, 2011, 10:17:24 pm »
Attached is a picture of the .223 expander that I have.   You do not need to cut a recess in the tool head to use something like this, but the case mouth of a .223 would be up in the tool head when it is expanded.

This expander is actually a prototype made by the same machinist who did the work for Dillon.   Dillon settled on a different design for his SuperStar kit.   Some day I will post pictures of all of the pieces and parts for the SuperStar kit, but no time for that now.

Bruce

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Star Reloaders / Re: Loading .223 on Star
« on: April 28, 2011, 05:00:36 pm »
Hi Larry,

A while back, there was a user who had a machine shop make up a number of expanders for .223.   If you do a search, you should be able to find that thread.    I have one from another source.   I'm not planning to sell it, but if Dave Wilson wants to copy it, I would be happy to lend it to him. (not that he would need it.)

For the tool head that you have which is uses 7/8" dies, you really don't need an expander.   7/8" sizing dies include an expander ball that expands the neck while sizing and depriming.

Dillon included some special links with his SuperStar kit.   They did not increase the leverage.  They only made it so you could raise the tool head about 1/8" to 1/4" higher.....until the tool head contacts the crank shaft assembly.   You really don't need those links to load .223.

There are a number of members on this forum who are loading .223 on Stars.  Maybe they will pipe in with some recommendations.

I'm pretty new to rifle loading myself, but I thought the bullet was held in place by neck tension on a .223.  At least that is what I have been doing, and they shoot pretty darn good.

Bruce

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Star Reloaders / Re: calibration of bullets
« on: April 28, 2011, 02:15:55 pm »
Thanks for the kind words George.

Unfortunately, Star Sizers have been very hard to come by.   Most are selling close to the price of a new one from Magma Engineering.

Christian,  your could try to buy a Star Lubesizer on eBay, but most US sellers are reluctant to ship outside the USA, especially since they don't have any trouble selling them here.   I think your best option will be to buy a new one from Magma Engineering.   Magma took over the production of Star Lubesizers when Star closed their doors.   Here is a link to their website.

http://www.magmaengineering.com/

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Star Reloaders / Re: Lee Case Feeder and Lee Collator
« on: April 27, 2011, 10:22:38 pm »
No, but they are availble for sale.   Send a PM if you are interested.

PM sent..... 8)

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Star Reloaders / Re: CHALLENGE COIN
« on: April 27, 2011, 10:21:12 pm »
DSL

Is that with AT&T, they are slow...........
Do you have Cable, ie. Comcast, they, Comcast offer a faster service......

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Star Reloaders / Re: small primer slide
« on: April 27, 2011, 12:31:59 pm »
It's taken care of.

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Star Reloaders / Re: CHALLENGE COIN
« on: April 27, 2011, 12:49:01 am »
Yes, I received it.  Didn't know you wanted me to post it.   
Also, since upgrading my internet service to double the speed, it hasn't worked worth a darn.  I keep loosing connectivity.   
Thank you CenturyLink!!!

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Star Reloaders / Re: CHALLENGE COIN
« on: April 23, 2011, 03:16:22 pm »
I have no idea what a Challenger Coin is.  Can you post a picture of some examples? ;)

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Star Reloaders / Re: SHELLPLATE PROBLEM
« on: April 18, 2011, 11:55:14 am »
Check out this old thread on the forum

http://www.starreloaders.com/forum/index.php?topic=238.0

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Star Reloaders / Re: Lock Washer for .45 ACP Taper Crimp Die
« on: April 12, 2011, 03:44:24 pm »
If you are talking about the post style taper crimp die, there should be a FLAT washer between the nut and the top of the tool head.  The die was initially supplied with one.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Case feeder tubes, replacement
« on: April 08, 2011, 09:38:39 am »
I have talked about it several times in the past.  The Lee tubes are not direct replacements for the Hulme tubes, but the Lee Case Feeder and Lee Collator can be adapted to feed a Star.   I use Lee Case Feeders and Collators on all of my Stars to load everything from .32 ACP to 45 Long Colt and .223.   Works kind of like a Freeloader with multiple tubes.

I'm still planning to create my own version that would be a bit more substantial.

Pictures aren't great, but you get the idea.

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Star Reloaders / Angle Lever Cam 49/49U
« on: April 04, 2011, 05:11:32 pm »
I little while back a question came up about the difference between the Angle Lever Cam for a Progressive and a Universal, 49 and 49U.

The difference is that because the steel base of a Universal is slightly larger in diameter than the steel base of a Progressive, the 49U steps out further from the tool head than the 49.   See attached pictures.


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Star Reloaders / Re: Drill JNig For Hulme Case Feeder
« on: April 02, 2011, 03:27:29 pm »
I borrowed one a while back and made a number of copies.   I have used the original (which I returned) to do a couple of machines, but I have never had the occaison to use one of my copies.

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Star Reloaders / Re: So-Mar Indexer
« on: March 27, 2011, 10:30:30 pm »
Too big to post on the forum, but I sent you an email with the PDF

Bruce