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Star Reloaders / tubing for humes case feeders

« on: June 25, 2012, 07:34:40 pm »

your local plumbing store should have the proper tubing available or be able to order it for you --I have made up dozens

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / WTS 45lc & 41Mag

« on: January 15, 2012, 01:04:09 am »

for sale 45 LC and 41Mag
more information [no e-mail]@.com

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Star History / Early Star Loading Machines & (proto types) Photographs

« on: March 31, 2009, 11:17:46 pm »

more photos to share of Early Star Loaders, Note the 30-30 machine with adjustable powder drop  - RCBS shell plates - Date 1973-
Unit in 41 Mag. -Note: steel base with Star Machine Works,
Early 44 Rem. machine, note base is cast aluminum with no Star markings,also the tool head is cast aluminum. External adjustable powder drop (these machines were from Elard Mocks personnel collection)

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Star History / Early in line Star Reloaders Photographs

« on: March 31, 2009, 10:52:55 pm »

Early in line Star Presses  #3 & #8 patent same as progressive, the shell plate on #3 is 30-40, the plate on #8 is 30-40,  The priming system utilizes a horizontal priming rod not shown

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Lube Mess

« on: August 17, 2007, 05:02:33 am »

For those who still prefer stick lube and are having problems with excess lube around over and under your bullet or not enough lubrication in the lube ring: - - when holding your lube die in hand notice the holes for the lube to flow through? The holes are for universal lubricating different style projectiles. Per the late Elard Mock you can use a small lead shot (I don't remember if it was #9  - 7 -6 lead shotgun shot) will fit into the holes and plug the ones not needed and force more lube into the lube ring. The shot is easily removed when done and does no harm to the die. Another trick : don't be afraid to invert the bullet into the die - -it will still size and lube correctly.

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Lubricator & Resizers

« on: August 17, 2007, 04:45:39 am »

There is a product available that works great with cast bullets that I have been using for the past 12-15 years called " ROOSTER JACKET " BULLET FILM LUBE. http://www.roosterlabs.com/products.html .  Using  H&G 9 cavity molds or greater 380 through 44 , star luber /sizer dies and equipment.  When casting I usually cast  around 5000 projectiles at a time. To use this liquid product, let your projectiles cool enough to set then immerse them into the rooster lube ( I use an old 50 cal ammo can with a wire strainer - - like a french-fry basket) keep immersed for a few minutes then drain excess back into your bucket and spread the projectiles over a wire mesh to dry for several hours. You can then size them through your sizer without the mess of stick lube and heaters.  The lube will penetrate the pores  of the lead.  My customers have never complaned of leading problems or bore fouling. The lube may be cut with distilled water if the lube is too thick for your preference, I usually cut it approx. 50%