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Star Reloaders / Case tubes

« on: February 14, 2005, 08:48:57 pm »

I found plastic tubes locally also, had them cut into 3' lengths, I then drilled them and stuck cotter keys (auto parts supply) thru them and they work like orginal only still very clear.                                                                                                         On internet  I found and ordered one ten foot piece 1.25 I.D. CLEAR sch. 40 PVC. Had them cut it 4'/6' and ship UPS. Haven't yet but intend to cut in ether 10" or 12" lenghts, turn I.D. 1.375 for approx. 1" and slightly bevel I.D. on other  (for cap) and replace feeder tube on a couple of powder magazines. Little concerned about static but will watch carefully and proceed slowly.                                                                                                       The case tubes work fine up thru 45 ACP, what do you use for 44 Mag.? Is there a guide for which Hulme feeder block (correct terminology?) to use for each caliber?

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Star Reloaders / Different calibers

« on: September 19, 2004, 08:13:30 pm »

Thanks Steve, for your reply and the info...  I've noticed in the old price lists and even the new ones, that 30 caliber and 9 m/m both cost more than the other calibers offered.  The 30 Carbine with it's tapered case I can understand, but why the premium for 9 m/m?  I recently purchased another Star, including a head, ect. for 9 m/m. Are they more diffucult to set up and get good consistant loads than 45 ACP or 38's.  For that matter I have a couple thousand rounds of 30 carbine brass and a 30 cal. carbine,  Is it any more diffucult to load that caliber, does that tapered case cause more wear and tear on the machine?  Should I be looking for shell plate, dies and head for the Star, or for my Dillion RL550.   Nic.

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Star Reloaders / Different Calibers?

« on: September 01, 2004, 09:21:55 pm »

How many different calibers do you load and how often are you making caliber changes?  Do you have a seperate head for each caliber or just shell plate and dies, Is it difficult and time consuming to get everything adjusted correctly when changing dies in a head?   Nic.