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Star Reloaders / Re: Inherited a star reloader

« on: September 04, 2010, 02:29:20 pm »

Greetings,

I recognize the indexer as made by MA Systems. I have the instruction sheet if you need one. MA Systems also have some parts left over.

There is someone on eBay that makes the primer punches and bushings. Do a search of completed items to locate this guy.

For case feeding, consider the "Free Loader". Someone on this list has cloned the original using hardware store items. Again, search the list for "freeloader" or "free loader"

Cheers,

Dave Wilson

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Star Reloaders / Re: MA Systems Case Feeder --- Need Help

« on: September 04, 2010, 02:23:48 pm »

Greetings Wayne,

MA refer to the part that goes through the Nylon block as the "Axle". It is 1/4" diameter with two holes for the push rods, yes?

The mystery spring is of great interest. Any chance of a digital photo to show how it is installed? Also, a photo of the spring removed from the unit, providing this is not creating a reassembly nightmare.

With kind regards,

Dave Wilson

PS. Did you get the MA Case Ejector adjusted and working properly?

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Star Reloaders / MA Systems Case Feeder --- Need Help

« on: September 03, 2010, 12:14:51 pm »

Greetings,

I have an MA Systems "Easy Case Feeder" that came with a used press. I do not think the parts are original as it looks rather "Mickey Mouse" as assembled.

Does anyone have one of these that is up and running? I would like to see some detailed photos of a proper one before I call MA Systems to ask for parts. Perhaps I can machine the parts myself.

Areas of interest are the axle and the spring that pushes the Nylon case feed block.

With kind regards,

Dave Wilson

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Automatic Bullet Feeder??? What is this?

« on: July 06, 2010, 12:21:04 pm »

Many thanks to Bruce.

Now I have to install it and give it a test drive.

Cheers,

Dave Wilson

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Automatic Bullet Feeder??? What is this?

« on: July 05, 2010, 05:37:26 pm »

Greetings,

I got this in a box of parts. It looks unused and I can only guess it is a bullet feeder for the Star Greaser. Those who know what it is and who makes it, please respond. More important, an Owner Manual would be great.

Thanks, in advance,

Dave Wilson

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer Explosion

« on: June 21, 2010, 12:14:26 pm »

Greetings,

I have used Teflon as a replacement tip material. It is available from McMaster Carr. I believe it is 1/8" diameter. Cuts easily with a single edge razor blade.

Cheers,

Dave Wilson

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Star Reloaders / Re: .38 Special Taper Crimp Die

« on: June 21, 2010, 12:11:42 pm »

Greetings,

The taper crimp die provides a gentle reduction of the case mouth as opposed to the roll crimp. This is good as it helps the brass to last longer, (avoids mouth cracks)

Contact me off line as I make short runs of dies in my spare time.

Cheers,

Dave Wilson

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Star Reloaders / Re: Hulme Case Feeder Instructions/Troubleshooting

« on: June 21, 2010, 12:06:07 pm »

Greetings,

I found a one page instruction sheet in my box of stuff. If you want a scan of it contact me.

Cheers,

Dave

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Survey Says... / Re: Camp Perry

« on: June 10, 2010, 10:20:59 am »

Greetings,

Attended Camp Perry with the Washington State Pistol Team in 1977 and 1979. I was the Collegiate Champion in 1979.

Cheers,

Dave Wilson

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Star Reloaders / Powder Slide Cam

« on: June 08, 2010, 07:17:58 pm »

Greetings,

The Powder Slide Cam (#30) will come out with a little persuading. It is peened on the edges to remove any play on assembly.

I use a powder bar with bushing inserts. By removing the Powder Slide Cam Screw (#76)  and wiggling the Cam up and out, I can slide the powder bar out without removing the powder reservoir (I have one with a powder shutoff). This saves me from having to remove a lot of extra parts to change powder weights.

Cheers,

Dave Wilson

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Star Reloaders / Re: dating a Star Universal

« on: June 08, 2010, 02:07:44 am »

I believe Star began drilling and tapping the machine for the Hulme casefeeder in 1959.

I am not sure when they began drilling and tapping the last station for 11/16-24 Taper Crimp dies, older models have the 3/8" plain hole, like the one you have. John Giles developed the taper crimp die sometime in the early 1960's.

The above is all from memory and subject to occasional occurrences of "CRS".

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Star Reloaders / Re: 40 S&W/ 10mm dies and shell plate

« on: May 23, 2010, 06:29:00 pm »

Thanks Mike, very kind words, indeed. Put the dies to good use.

Cheers,

Dave Wilson

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Star Reloaders / Re: 45 ACP taper crimp die Question

« on: May 07, 2010, 08:07:31 pm »

Greetings,

It is best to crimp in the last station (where you remove the finished round). Older presses have a 3/8" non-threaded hole at this location. Newer tools are drilled and tapped 11/16-24.

As you lower the tool head to seat the bullet and crimp at the same time, you will shave Lead if there is no crimping groove. Should you use a bullet such as the Lyman 452423 there is a crimping groove and a taper or roll crimp works fine. Most Star dies I have seen have a roll crimp in the seating/crimping combination die.

I can drill and tap your tool head if it has only the 3/8" hole. I can also machine a new taper crimp die for you. Contact me off line if I can be of service.

Cheers,

Dave Wilson

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Star Reloaders / Re: .38 Special Taper Crimp Die

« on: April 07, 2010, 11:05:28 am »

Thanks to John and Bruce for the kind words.

Dave Wilson

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Star Reloaders / Re: Convert Progressive to .32 Mag?

« on: March 29, 2010, 10:48:09 am »

Greetings,

I converted a spare tool head for 32 H&R Mag. The 32 S&W Long dies were used. The only part that needed to be machined was the expander plug. If you back off the plug for a 32 S&W Long it will interfere with the powder bar.

Cheers,

Dave Wilson