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Star Reloaders Discussion Forums => Star Reloaders => Topic started by: 661MACK on December 18, 2022, 03:17:08 pm
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I recently acquired parts for a star 223 conversion. Came with a powder hopper tha5 is about two feet long, a 223 shell plate, sizing and seating does which look like new, case feed in 223 flaring and powder funnel parts. Was wondering what else I need to start loading. Wish I could post a picture but site won’t allow
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The only .223 machine I ever saw had links (part 63), that were curved rather than straight, to give more mechanical advantage when sizing the cases. Sorry I don't have a photo. The guy that owned it was a collector in Dallas. I had sold him some Dillon parts. He had several Stars hanging in his workshop, along with the .223 one.
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Probably going to be hard to find the bent bars.
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Greetings,
Contact Bruce at Star Machine Works.
He may have some spare parts.
Cheers,
Dave
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You will also need a taller powder slide and housing to get enough powder for the .223 case. I can't remember if it is 1/2 or 5/8" tall.
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It's a 5/8" adjustable powder slide. The housing is special because it holds the expander and powder spout in place.
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Might be mission impossible to load 223. Missing too many specialized pieces I have managed to set up machines in 45 acp 40 S&w 9 mm 38 super 44 magnum 10 mm 38 special all with adjustable powder bars mostly hoag. Also have the B&G mounting base. Most important lots of spare parts
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It took me years to put together my first Super Star kit with pieces coming from multiple sources. It took me quite a while just to figure out what all was included in a Super Star kit. The last kit I acquired came all together in the original box. All gone now.
Bruce Williams
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Know only about a 100 made. (Speculated)Wonder where they are now. Owners knew what they had. I expect as owners passed, others with no knowledge just “got rid of them”. How unfortunate for those that carry-on with Star.
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I live near where Berdon made his version and purchased a few of them in pieces from a partner.
I kept the one for .223 and gave the others to a friend to monkey with.
They are crudely made compared to Star, but I can machine/weld better parts where needed.
They have more travel than a Star. Check out the gun shows, so could be an option for those wanting one .
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Might be mission impossible to load 223. Missing too many specialized pieces I have managed to set up machines in 45 acp 40 S&w 9 mm 38 super 44 magnum 10 mm 38 special all with adjustable powder bars mostly hoag. Also have the B&G mounting base. Most important lots of spare parts
There just so happens to be some .223 arms on EBay right now…