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Title: Shell plate
Post by: cc656d on February 04, 2017, 12:40:55 pm

Found a shell plate in a bag of parts  , powder  reservoir,  primer mags etc . She'll plate is under marked , measures about  .388 with digital calipers .  38 split feels very loose , 9mm is tight .
What is it ?
David

Title: Re: Shell plate
Post by: fc60 on February 05, 2017, 11:09:44 am

Greetings,

What is the outside diameter of the plate?

Does it have 0.625" or 0.750" diameter die relief?

Around the shell slot, is it straight or does it have a 45 degree chamfer?

Photos of both sides of the plate would be helpful.

Cheers,

Dave

Title: Re: Shell plate
Post by: cc656d on February 05, 2017, 05:40:38 pm

   Dave
   
   3.61" OD ,  .625-9 "  , .218 thick , and yes it is chamfered .

   Progressive ?

   David

Title: Re: Shell plate
Post by: fc60 on February 07, 2017, 12:32:19 pm

Greetings,

I looked at all my shell plates. None measure the same as yours.

Star generally did not mark the 38 Special and 45 ACP plates. Other calibers I have all are stamped on the bottom.

I suspect that yours is either home-made or a 38 Special plate modified in an attempt to convert to another caliber.

Cheers,

Dave