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Survey Says... / Re: Camp Perry

« on: March 23, 2016, 10:53:19 am »

Hello group, My first time a Perry was back in 1992. Great time. CMP Distinguished pistol in May 1997. Blessed to have a few Star Machines, a Wemco-Willams Machine and Ammo Load Machine
Mark 

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Survey Says... / Re: What caliber do you reload most?

« on: March 10, 2009, 08:42:32 pm »

Hello group,  I load mostly 38 spl. and 9mm. for Police Pistol Combat (PPC). I still shoot bullseye and load the 185gr -200gr swc in 45acp. I purchased a set of 40 S&W dies a while back but never tried them out. I bought a Glock M-23 in 40 S&W last year and hope to set up an old universal machine this spring.

be safe, Mark

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Star Reloaders / Bench Setup

« on: October 19, 2004, 01:27:07 pm »

Hello Ray,
You may have your bench built by now but I'll add my 2 cents.
 I use 3/4 or 5/8 plywood (double thickness on top) and a 2x4 frame. 37 to 39 inches high and 22-24 inches deep. The frame/bench should be secured to the wall/floor. I set my machine 2-3 inches from the front bench edge. I face the machine straight in front of me with the top shaft parallel to my shoulders. I then rotate the base 3-4 inches to the right
(counter clock wise) so the primer shaft is parallel with the front edge of the bench. This slight turn helps with seating bullets and rotating the handle. You can use 3/16 or 1/4 inch bolts to secure the machine but you may have to in-large your machine base screw holes. I cut a 5-5.5 inch round hole directly under the machine for cleaning and so rimmed cases
(38spl,) can fall freely. Building a deck 5-8 inches under the top of the bench collects your loaded rounds and spent primes. Some loaders catch the spent primes in a jar or metal can so the primer ash will not get on the bullet.  Be safe, Mark

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Star Reloaders / New member

« on: July 23, 2004, 09:44:39 pm »

Hello Group, I came across this forum by accident. I purchased my first Star in October 1976. I presently have the older progressive machines and universal machines. I load 380 auto  to 45 LC.  I believe in keeping the loader clean and making quality not quantity ammo. I look forward to chating with the new and experienced reloaders. Be safe, Mark