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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: FOR SALE Stars Machine Works Progressive reloader

« Last post by 2150 on December 02, 2024, 01:56:05 pm »

Could you post some pictures with your offer to sell so that many people can see the condition of all items to include your accessories, the bullet number on the mould blocks, and anything that you have available. The photos are helpful to potential buyers, me included.
Thanks/2150

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question

« Last post by fc60 on December 02, 2024, 11:32:09 am »

Greetings,

The plastic tubes may have been for the Hulme case feeder.

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question

« Last post by NYKenn on December 02, 2024, 10:08:31 am »

Bruce
Green paint on a Star?
Thought that was a Phelps thing.

I helped an acquaintance in the 80s (maybe early 90s) set his up, and when unpacking it, I recall 4 plastic primer tubes in a cardboard tube.
Do not recall if there were Brass as well. Also possible they could have been extras, or from another source?
The machine came from Gil Hebard.

I have a 'bunch' of the plastic which I got from an owner that had them left over after he sold his machine.
Would you like a few?
More than happy to send you some?

Kenn
 

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / FOR SALE Stars Machine Works Universal Reloader set up for 45 auto

« Last post by Dodiebess on December 02, 2024, 07:00:09 am »

Have a Universal Reloader set up for 45 Auto, asking $450, I will pay shipping costs and will include brass jackets, bullets, Lynman hand mold. Text 662-655-eight431 for pics and more information.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question

« Last post by rbwillnj on December 01, 2024, 05:48:52 pm »

The Star Progressives/Universals "always" had the primer feed.  It's shown on their patent application.   Below is a picture of Star Progressive #54 (the only one I have ever seen with a "serial" number), and another picture from the review in the May 1934 American Rifleman. 

No54 is even older than the American Rifleman version.   Notice the absence of link stops to prevent over rotation of the crankshaft.

John Hulme made the Hulme case feeders and use to supply a kit to locate, drill and tap the hole for mounting his case feeder.   It was such a popular accessory that Star started to factory drill & tap the base for the Hulme case feeder.   Best I can figure is they started to do that in about 1959.

Bruce Williams

PS   I have never seen plastic primer feed tubes.  Doesn't mean it didn't happen, but I have never seen one.   With a 60+ year production history, two words that should be avoided when discussing Star reloaders are Always and Never.   And I just broke my own rule.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / FOR SALE Stars Machine Works Progressive reloader

« Last post by Dodiebess on December 01, 2024, 04:34:39 pm »

Progressive reloader for sale also included a another Progressive reloader parts only 38 / 357 brass jackets and bullets, a lynman hand mold for 38 bullets. Asking $400, will sell Progressive reloader only for $300. I have 2 Progressive Reloaders available. Please text me for more information 662-655-eight431. 

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question

« Last post by NYKenn on December 01, 2024, 11:19:51 am »

The majority, and all the early models shipped with Brass tubes. Star did ship with some plastic in the early 80s (?).
Unknown if their tubes or made for them. Bruce Williams may know for sure.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question

« Last post by fc60 on November 30, 2024, 08:49:00 pm »

Greetings,

The automatic primer feed was original to the machine.

Star did begin to drill and tap the hole for the Hulme Case Feeder. When, I cannot recall.

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Primer feed question

« Last post by Green Frog on November 30, 2024, 04:03:39 pm »

Just a basic (probably silly) question.  Was the automatic primer feed standard on the Star Progressive?  I’ve never seen one without this feature, so I’m gonna guess “yes” but I have no real means of confirming except for the expert knowledge here.  Sooo, was the automatic primer feed standard equipment?  Also, did they always have brass tubes?

I’m thinking the case feeder was an option since it has a separate name, “Hulme” but I believe I read somewhere that the bases on Star machines came pre-drilled and prepared for them.  Is this correct?

Too much turkey, I guess.  But thanks for the help I know I’ll get!

Froggie

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Star Reloaders / Re: New member with a new to me Star press

« Last post by Heavyduty on November 30, 2024, 01:36:23 pm »

fc60, Thank you kindly for the info and apologies for the late reply.
I did get with Bruce and he’s got me up set up.
Here’s to another rabbit hole!

Thanks again!