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Star History / Re: Star Inline or Straight-line Reloader

« on: September 15, 2015, 07:25:18 pm »

And machines built in the 30s are still functioning and is use! As you say a testament to the Star.

You are right in that there were relatively few changes. As the Star remained almost the same, their total production numbers over the years were substantially higher than many other presses from the many manufacturers, almost making them common. The Star quality is probably one of the reasons for smaller numbers of other presses, as most could not complete with the Star, and thus did not last long.

Do you know or is there any idea of how many Star presses were actually made and sold over the years?

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Star History / Re: Star Inline or Straight-line Reloader

« on: September 13, 2015, 06:58:38 pm »

Thanks for the info.

It is interesting the more that is found out, the more questions arise!

For those that acquired the first 12, I would think they were people who knew what they had, and information could have been passed down with them. Unfortunately, I might speculate the early owners are long past, and whoever inherited them know nothing about them and they were readily discarded, or are still in an attic or basement and whoever finds them will have no idea what they are.

Thus the other 6 may never be found again.

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Star History / Re: Star Inline or Straight-line Reloader

« on: September 12, 2015, 08:59:33 am »

Thanks. The two you have are in better condition than most I have seen pictures of. Not having seen one in person, am wondering.
Was 30/06 the only caliber they were made in?
Are they caliber specific or could changes be made?
Any idea how many actually were manufactured?

Will probably never know or be able to find out, but would be interesting to know the thoughts behind making them, who for and why. Etc.

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Star History / Re: Star Inline or Straight-line Reloader

« on: September 11, 2015, 10:53:58 pm »

Bruce

Is it 30-06?

Kenn

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB 00 Adjustable powder bar

« on: August 18, 2015, 08:54:41 pm »

I sent you a PM with contact info.

Kenn

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB- Star Reloading Dies in 38 Super

« on: May 06, 2015, 06:20:35 pm »

Drop a note to  RBWillNJ   on this site or visit his website:   StarMachineWorks.Com

If he does not have them in stock, Rich Daniels    BarrelTester   on this site can make them for you.

Both are excellent to deal with!

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Star Reloaders / Re: bought a star

« on: May 05, 2015, 04:49:46 pm »

If it has shell holders it is the Universal, if not Progressive.

As for the last station, you do not have to make a special extractor.. There is a commercial case kicker made that is affordable and works very well if you want one. It is simple design and simple install, and does not require modification to your press. Attaches at the safety cam support.  Info can be found on this forum.

I do not use one, but many do.  I remove the rounds one at a time as they are loaded while placing the head on the case at the seating die. Time impact negligible, but slightly more labor intensive, but it also gives me a chance to feel the finished round for defects etc.

Good luck!
 
 

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Adjustable charge bars

« on: February 22, 2015, 04:59:15 pm »

I have used adjustable charge bars for determining a load I liked. Once found, I use a fixed charge bar.

I have used the adjustable, (1 Hoag, 1 Barreltester) to load up to a box at a time, and the loads have been just as consistent as a fixed bar. There has been some variance, but minimal at best that I attribute to the powder.

When I first used the adjustable, I weighed the charge every ten rounds. Now I only weigh the first 3 in the beginning and the last 3 at the end to insure consistency. 

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Star Reloaders / Re: J. Hoag adjustable powder slide

« on: February 22, 2015, 04:51:53 pm »

I have both an original Hoag as well as one that was made by Rich Daniels "Barreltester" on this site.
Both are well made, and both work very well. I have utilized them to determine a load. Once determined, I then convert to a fixed charge bar.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: hulme case feeders (clones)

« on: January 24, 2015, 05:56:44 pm »

Jerry
I have a Hulme on one of my machines that was set-up for .45 for loading 230 grains RN when I was pursuing distinguished. I have not used that machine since I legged out. It came on the machine so made use of it.  They are handy, but for me, I do not find it a need to have item and do not have it on my others.
I also make it a habit of looking at the brass before inserting it, (ie: small primer, other issue) and do not feel I am losing time or productivity.

Good luck with them.

Kenn

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Star History / Re: Star ammo?

« on: January 17, 2015, 06:01:09 pm »

They are not related. Star in Indianapolis began to provide bullets in the 1980s. I still have a few thousand of the .38 148gr HBWC, and .45 200gr SWC bullets. Both bullets shot very well.  Champions Shooters Supply was one of their distributors at Camp Perry. I always picked them up at Perry rather than have them shipped to lesson the possibility of damage. The Indianapolis Star company is no longer in business. I cannot recall the last year they could be found at Camp Perry but is was sometime ago.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Straight Line? Caliber 30/06 with wilson dies

« on: December 18, 2014, 01:49:29 pm »

Not 100% certain, but believe so. Do not recall actual address now.
Smaller
store than I expected with parking lot on side street entrance.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Shell Plates

« on: December 18, 2014, 01:47:40 pm »

Contact. RBWillNJ on thei site. New owned of Star Machine

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Straight Line? Caliber 30/06 with wilson dies

« on: December 16, 2014, 07:07:47 pm »

Last time I was out in Albuquerque for NRA NPSC, I stopped in at Ron Petersons Guns and inquired about the Stars he was supposed to have. The owner was not in the store and the 'senior' employee I spoke with had no idea what-so-ever. I postulated that Mr. Peterson had them in his home.

 

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Straight Line? Caliber 30/06 with wilson dies

« on: November 17, 2014, 09:30:41 pm »

Nice machine.

Only had chance to view a few in-lines, and none were any where near functional.
Good luck.