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Star Reloaders / Re: Cover for the Star Reloader?
« on: September 13, 2009, 06:26:10 pm »
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Star Reloaders / Re: Cover for the Star Reloader?
« on: September 11, 2009, 01:09:08 pm »
I have occasionally used a Dillon 550 cover as I have one.
Normally I do not cover at all, since it is remote from other work area, and in a dry, non-humid area.
I do however, have container/package(s) of "Damp rid" near the reloading bench and machine bench etc., as an extra precaution, and would use one under the cover if it was to be longterm.
Normally I do not cover at all, since it is remote from other work area, and in a dry, non-humid area.
I do however, have container/package(s) of "Damp rid" near the reloading bench and machine bench etc., as an extra precaution, and would use one under the cover if it was to be longterm.
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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: PRIMERS
« on: August 26, 2009, 12:57:25 pm »
Just some info on what "2150" already knows, and some reference posted elsewhere on this forum.
While I was out at Perry for Pistol Phase, Champion's Choice had pistol primers for $ 28.00 a thousand. Sold out first day.
Fin, Feather, & Fur put out primers, (quite a few) at $ 40.00 per thousand. Sold out in one day, and had a waiting line to get in the store to buy. There was a purchase limit, but do not know what it was, as I did not buy any.
I still have enough to carry me into next year, but then who knows. Perhaps this will clear up like the last primer shortage. If it is hording, that can only account for so much.
While I was out at Perry for Pistol Phase, Champion's Choice had pistol primers for $ 28.00 a thousand. Sold out first day.
Fin, Feather, & Fur put out primers, (quite a few) at $ 40.00 per thousand. Sold out in one day, and had a waiting line to get in the store to buy. There was a purchase limit, but do not know what it was, as I did not buy any.
I still have enough to carry me into next year, but then who knows. Perhaps this will clear up like the last primer shortage. If it is hording, that can only account for so much.
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Star Reloaders / Re: Reload 223 Rem on Star: Part One, Dies
« on: August 24, 2009, 02:07:47 pm »
Sounds like you have thought it out, and what you posted so far looks good.
Thinking of doing production?
Keep up the posts!
Thinking of doing production?
Keep up the posts!
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Star Reloaders / Re: Reloading bench ideas?
« on: August 22, 2009, 10:43:09 pm »
We never had an oops. But, then again my father never got ahead of himself.
I did two handed, at the same time. Right removed the round, left placed the head on.
I do recall saying done or okay as soon as I placed the bullet and removed the finished round and put into a box.
I did two handed, at the same time. Right removed the round, left placed the head on.
I do recall saying done or okay as soon as I placed the bullet and removed the finished round and put into a box.
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Star Reloaders / Re: Reloading bench ideas?
« on: August 20, 2009, 09:24:32 pm »
When my father first got his Star and began reloading he had a similar setup. In was in the basement on a studded but unfinished wall. I was on the "other side" placing bullets and removing rounds if .45. (The .38 fell through)
I still have the Star mounted on the same board in my house, Just no rear access!
Board is drilled for primers to fall through into a drawer, and finished rounds into a plastic bin in the drawer.
weighted pedestals that Bruce uses are good too.
Sometimes simplest and basic is best.
If I get a chance will do measurements and dimensions, but I think it began as a 2 x 10 or 12.
I still have the Star mounted on the same board in my house, Just no rear access!
Board is drilled for primers to fall through into a drawer, and finished rounds into a plastic bin in the drawer.
weighted pedestals that Bruce uses are good too.
Sometimes simplest and basic is best.
If I get a chance will do measurements and dimensions, but I think it began as a 2 x 10 or 12.
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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Loading .380 with 9mm dies?
« on: August 13, 2009, 03:18:59 pm »
When I acquired my 9mm die set, I was offered one additional seating die to load a specific .380 bullet. I declined it, as I had loaded so few .380, and shoot so few .380 I was not interested. I understood that the 9mm sizing die and seating die were also used for .380.
Noting the similarities in internal dimensions, I would think this could be accomplished.
Some others, maybe RBWillNJ will have some more insight.
Noting the similarities in internal dimensions, I would think this could be accomplished.
Some others, maybe RBWillNJ will have some more insight.
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Survey Says... / Re: Values and Prices July 09+
« on: August 11, 2009, 12:23:04 pm »
It was in my previous post. Second one down.
It is sometimes suprising what Stars and accessories go for.
I guess question of timing, because somethine there is no reasoning.
It is sometimes suprising what Stars and accessories go for.
I guess question of timing, because somethine there is no reasoning.
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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: 223 reloading
« on: August 10, 2009, 10:10:05 pm »
Ditto on the pictures/
Post away!
Post away!
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Survey Says... / Re: Values and Prices July 09+
« on: August 10, 2009, 02:52:49 pm »
More from July
Universal in .38/357. Large powder slide Very, very clean. Better than most. W/Hulme Sold 07/24 $ 525.00
Universal .38 and .45 on separate heads, w/extras. Excellent condition. Sold 07/25 $ 1,235.10
Universal .45 w/auto case feeder, Some surface rust, dirty, need cleaning. 07/26 NOT SOLD [no e-mail]@ $ 500.00
Universal in .38 Very good condition. Nice looming some surface rust. Sold 07/29 $ 435.55
Universal in .38/357. Large powder slide Very, very clean. Better than most. W/Hulme Sold 07/24 $ 525.00
Universal .38 and .45 on separate heads, w/extras. Excellent condition. Sold 07/25 $ 1,235.10
Universal .45 w/auto case feeder, Some surface rust, dirty, need cleaning. 07/26 NOT SOLD [no e-mail]@ $ 500.00
Universal in .38 Very good condition. Nice looming some surface rust. Sold 07/29 $ 435.55
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Survey Says... / Values and Prices July 09+
« on: August 10, 2009, 02:48:49 pm »
A few more from recent Ebay Postings.
Universal .38 w/modified handle. Good condition, surface rust. Sold 07/01 $ 410.00
Universal .45 w/modified handle. Good condition, surface rust same seller Bid $ 500.00 NOT SOLD 07/08
Universal .45 or .38 Listed as New Old Stock Still in box. Not Star manufactured. W/feeder, indexor, extras,
Actual maker unknown. Start bid of $ 1,250.00 NOT SOLD 07/04
Star head only. W/hardware, but no dies. Very good clean condition. Sold 07/15 $ 108.50
Universal .38 w/modified handle. Good condition, surface rust. Sold 07/01 $ 410.00
Universal .45 w/modified handle. Good condition, surface rust same seller Bid $ 500.00 NOT SOLD 07/08
Universal .45 or .38 Listed as New Old Stock Still in box. Not Star manufactured. W/feeder, indexor, extras,
Actual maker unknown. Start bid of $ 1,250.00 NOT SOLD 07/04
Star head only. W/hardware, but no dies. Very good clean condition. Sold 07/15 $ 108.50
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Survey Says... / Re: Values and prices
« on: July 30, 2009, 03:07:55 pm »
I am sure it does. There is always a certain amount of trust required on Ebay, Gunbroker, etc. and that s often impacted by the amount in question.
No one wants to lose money, but taking a chance and losing $ 10.00 is more acceptable than risking a
$ 100.00 or more as some items are.
No one wants to lose money, but taking a chance and losing $ 10.00 is more acceptable than risking a
$ 100.00 or more as some items are.
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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: NEWBIE - without a clue needing photos
« on: July 29, 2009, 09:26:33 am »NY is represented too!
By Hilary?
Managed to move her out so everyone can share her work in her new position.
(Actually, I think we may have been better off if she had won the primary. I think she can be influenced!)
But our loss is not a gain. We still have Schumer
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Survey Says... / Re: Camp Perry
« on: July 28, 2009, 10:41:54 am »
My first year at Perry was when Star was still in going strong in business. They were not there then, nor any subsequent years. I cannot speculate before my time, but have some friends there in the 60s and 70s and will inquire. I also recall seeing Gil Hebard there as a competitor, but not as a vendor, and he handled Stars at the time.
Nice to hear about a few Stars at Canton. As the "Perry Warm up" Canton offers a lot including time to sell and swap.
Historically, there was always a competitor swap meet and allowance to post items on a bulletin board at Perry. The military policy changed this, and would not allow competitor swap meets for a few years, and removed any for sale items off the board. The swap meet was moved off site to a local club, but time and distance limited any real particpation, and that ended after a couple of years.
I do recall seeing an occasional Star, and Star accessories over the years, but some go back to when Perry utilized four ranges with over 1,000 competitors, and was considering going to five ranges for more. Now attendance is in the 650 to 750 range, and without swap meets, offered limited opportunity to sell/trade/swap Stars or any other items except by word of mouth.
This year, there was a military approved on site swap meet, but it was not well publicised, and attendance and particpation were woefully lacking by both particpants and buyers. Perhaps, the swap meets will again increase. I would expect more Stars to surface as interest in Bullseye declines, and competitors age and move on to other venues.
Nice to hear about a few Stars at Canton. As the "Perry Warm up" Canton offers a lot including time to sell and swap.
Historically, there was always a competitor swap meet and allowance to post items on a bulletin board at Perry. The military policy changed this, and would not allow competitor swap meets for a few years, and removed any for sale items off the board. The swap meet was moved off site to a local club, but time and distance limited any real particpation, and that ended after a couple of years.
I do recall seeing an occasional Star, and Star accessories over the years, but some go back to when Perry utilized four ranges with over 1,000 competitors, and was considering going to five ranges for more. Now attendance is in the 650 to 750 range, and without swap meets, offered limited opportunity to sell/trade/swap Stars or any other items except by word of mouth.
This year, there was a military approved on site swap meet, but it was not well publicised, and attendance and particpation were woefully lacking by both particpants and buyers. Perhaps, the swap meets will again increase. I would expect more Stars to surface as interest in Bullseye declines, and competitors age and move on to other venues.
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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: NEWBIE - without a clue needing photos
« on: July 27, 2009, 04:53:12 pm »
For some of them you can contact Rich Daniels in CT.
He manufactures shell plates and has powder tubes.
He is on this site as Barrel Tester.
For the primer tubes and pickup tubes, those available from Dillon can be made to work.
He manufactures shell plates and has powder tubes.
He is on this site as Barrel Tester.
For the primer tubes and pickup tubes, those available from Dillon can be made to work.