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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: double powder loads

« on: October 21, 2014, 08:26:59 pm »

If only pistol, it should be fine.

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: double powder loads

« on: October 20, 2014, 07:36:07 pm »

Mike
Give the 550 consideration.
The square deal B is a good press, but think about what you may need or want to do in the future, as well as the features the 500 has. 

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: double powder loads

« on: October 13, 2014, 07:09:48 pm »

Not doing anything wrong. Unlike the Dillon which does not drop powder except when a case is present, the Star will drop anytime you activate the head.

Easy way to eliminate this is to have an empty case on hand that you can insert and manually rotate with the plate so when you begin actual reloading, the powder will drop into it. When you remove it empty the power back in the tube.
If you use a primed case you can just load it. 

If you use just brass, use a nickel case and that will be the reminder. Just leave the spent primer in it t prevent leaking powder.

You can also just hold a case or small scale powder plate under it to collect the powder and then dump it back.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB 9mm dies and parts for progressive .38

« on: July 27, 2014, 09:34:10 pm »

You can contact    FC60     on this site for dies, and     Barreltester     on this site for shell plate, and/or powder measures. The balance of the small pistol primer parts are fine.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Manuals

« on: April 10, 2014, 05:49:46 pm »

Thank you Lindy.

This site is an excellent resource.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: B&G PRODUCTS SPEED N' EASY MOUNT FOR STAR RELOADER

« on: April 08, 2014, 04:37:51 pm »

I have seen a few of these including some for sale at recent gun shows.  Most Star owners I know of customized their reloading bench in lieu of using a separate base, but it was a popular accessory for a while.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB: Threaded Taper Crimp for 45

« on: March 29, 2014, 07:16:05 pm »

Contact Dave Wilson   "FC60"   on this site.

He can make a new die for you.
 

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Star Universal Press Conversions .30 M1 Carbine and 9MM Luger

« on: March 25, 2014, 08:55:18 pm »

They are very clean and seem to be in very good condition.
They are pricey, but as the seller notes, they are hard to come by.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: want to buy : parts needed to convert progressive tool to 9mm

« on: March 04, 2014, 09:13:58 pm »

Two members on this site make quality components for this caiber.

Dave Wilson (FC60) on this site makes dies.

Rich Daniels (Barreltester) on this site makes shellplates and adjustable powder bars.
I have one of the bars that works and is of excellant quality.

Most of the other parts are required for small primers are somewhat more readily available. For tubes and some primer parts, send a note to Bruce WIlliams (RBWillNJ) on this site.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Difference between "0" and "00" powder slide housing base

« on: March 04, 2014, 09:11:05 pm »

They should be fully interchangable, as the screw holes, etc. are in the same locations.  The primary differance is in slide height, which will require the approriate length screws.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB: 9mm

« on: February 27, 2014, 09:01:32 pm »

Two members on this site make quality components for this caiber.

Dave Wilson (FC60) on this site makes dies.

Rich Daniels (Barreltester) on this site makes shellplates.

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Star Reloaders / Re: who makes a 9mm shell plate and dies to convert a progressive to 9mm?

« on: February 27, 2014, 08:59:48 pm »

Rich Daniels (Barreltester) on this site makes shellplates.

Dave WIlosn (FC60) on this site makes dies.

They both do quality work.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Indexer

« on: February 04, 2014, 05:02:07 pm »

Between my father buying the Star (circa 1966) and myself, we have conservatively loaded over 500,000 rounds in .45, .38, and I recently added 9mm and .45LC. to the mix.  Never felt the need for an Indexor or case feeder, as production and speed was more than sufficient. No wear to speak of on base, and press is still going strong. 

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Bullet feeder adapter to use Lee feeder on Star

« on: November 14, 2013, 10:07:03 pm »

There is currently a listing on Ebay for the adapter only to use on a Star. It allows the use of the Lee Bullet feeder.
Search Ebay under Star Reloading.  4 available at a start price of $ 100.00

It is not my listing, nor do I know who's it is. Announcing it here only for information for those that may be interested.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB- 45 ACP conversion parts

« on: September 07, 2013, 10:35:54 pm »

You also will not need a larger powder slide. Just a differant bar. 3.5 or 3.6 if you load 200swc.