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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Lifetyme Dies

« on: May 27, 2011, 03:44:25 pm »

Greetings,

Here goes my guess.

The first die that is marked 30 Carbine is just that.

The second die that is unmarked has dimensions similar to the 30 carbine and may be a "Custom" for thin walled brass. Or, could it be a reject and thus not marked?

The internal thread is 7/16-27, which is common to the 38 Special and, I think, the 32 S&W Long. Lifetyme also used 1/2-27 on the larger caliber sizing dies.

The 30 Carbine being a tapered case like the 9mm will have a hefty chuck of Carbide as compared to the small Carbide rings used on the straightwall pistol cases. Another reason the 30 Carbine and 9mm dies were more expensive.

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Re: hulme cleaning & maintenance

« on: May 26, 2011, 11:06:48 am »

Greetings,

The Hulme I possess come apart in this manner.

Slacken the setscrew in the end of the cylindrical pusher.
Remove the roller and pin on the side being careful the cylindrical pusher does not fly out.
Slowly remove the cylindrical pusher and spring.

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Mystery Press

« on: May 24, 2011, 03:27:42 pm »

Greetings,

Saw a post on another forum seeking help identifying a progressive reloading press.

Here is a link to the photo.

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzey9bmt/mysterypress.jpg

More data from the owner....

I have a "Mystery Press" I need help Identifying. Here is what I know
from my observations:

* It is a three stage LINEAR press
* It uses 5/8 diameter dies (One is a star die, the others have no
identifying marks)
* Currently setup for .38 Special

I am particularly interested in any information on adjusting it.
Especially the powder drop mechanism.

He wrote to CH and they said it was not their's.

Is it possible an early Star?

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Lifetyme Dies

« on: May 24, 2011, 01:15:55 pm »

The photos helped a lot.

I can machine replica parts to make the dies complete. Contact me via personal email for price quotes.

Is the 30 Carbine die "Carbide"? If so, it will appear a different color than the die body and may have a witness line of yellow colored Silver Braze retaining it. Star did machine some non-Carbide dies.

Cheers,

Dave Wilson

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Vintage Star Lube-sizer

« on: May 21, 2011, 12:54:22 pm »

Greetings,

Wish I had some money I was not using. This would be a fine piece of history to own, especially in working condition.

Cheers,

Dave

336

Star Reloaders / Hulme Accessory Sheet

« on: May 19, 2011, 04:42:14 pm »

Greetings Collectors,

I found this looking for something else....

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Marshall Enterprises???

« on: May 19, 2011, 04:39:44 pm »

Greetings Mike A,

Your scan looks like mine except for the Marshall Enterprises logo. Who is, or was, Marshall?

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Safety Cam Modification For Taper Crimp Die

« on: May 19, 2011, 01:07:12 pm »

Greetings,

I vaguely remember a photo showing a modification to the Safety Cam to allow function of a Crimp Die in the last station.

Am I imagining such a document? Perhaps someone out there will have a copy of the document, if it indeed exists, and post a copy for all to see.

I removed all my Safety Cams thirty years ago for what reason I cannot recall.

Cheers,

Dave Wilson

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Star Reloaders / Photos of Hulme Bullet Feeder.

« on: May 04, 2011, 06:45:09 pm »

Photos of Hulme Bullet Feeder.

http://www.starreloaders.com/forum/index.php?topic=1233.msg4802#msg4802

Have you folks heard of the "KISS" method of reloading?

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Re: Modifications to powder charge bars

« on: May 04, 2011, 12:08:54 pm »

Greetings,

1/2" bars with Hornady bushings work great. Unfortunately, the range of the bushings is limited and not very useful for precision bullseye shooting.

I have been machining bushings for the Star "O", "OO", and 1/2" bars using the volume method presented by Richard Lee. The bushings are marked with the volume in cubic centimeters (cc) and with the aid of a speadsheet you can quickly select the bushing you need.

Attached are some PDF files of the "O", "OO", and Pacific/Hornady (1/2") bushings.

I can supply the original excel files so you can customize them to your powder lots.

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Survey Says... / Re: Bill Cunningham and Star parts

« on: May 03, 2011, 11:06:38 am »

Greetings,

Post the parts you are looking for. You will be surprised at how many of us have extras or are able to machine them.

Cheers,

Dave

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Star Reloaders / Re: Brewster indexer.

« on: May 02, 2011, 06:38:20 pm »

Greetings,

I had one installed on my machine. I have since removed it.

The part I did not care for is when there is a jam or other malfunction the opportunity for a double charge multiplies. The same reason for a case with no charge.

I use a Star to produce match grade ammunition so quality is number one and speed is not a consideration.

Cheers,

Dave Wilson

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Star Reloaders / Re: CHALLENGE COIN

« on: April 26, 2011, 12:07:17 pm »

Images Posted at Doc's request....
There a Lot of Co's that will make a Challenge Coin, we just need a
member to design one.....If the Administrator agrees to this & he or a
wealthy member sponsors this, the funds could go to the Support of the
Forum or who ever funds this....The coins are around 1-3/4" in diameter,
usually made of brass & enameled...