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Star Reloaders / Re: Tool head die holes Question??
« on: February 16, 2016, 07:52:08 pm »
Bruce Star sold tool heads modified for 7/8 14 dies they also recess the shell plates for the dies. I have several machines that are that way.
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Star Reloaders / Re: RCBS Star Dies
« on: July 09, 2014, 12:44:52 pm »
When the 44 Auto Mag. came out RCBS made me a set of dies 7/8 by 14. That was in 1972.
They were cut for me but not case hardened.
Bob
They were cut for me but not case hardened.
Bob
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Star Reloaders / Re: Hulme Spring
« on: February 12, 2014, 06:48:43 pm »Bruce, We reload with about 50 active Star reloaders and have about 50 set back for different configurations. We at one time used Ammo load reloaders but they are not as good as the Star..
I have Mocks personal rifle press. It is massive compared to regular stars. Also you wanted to know about the nut on the base of the lubricator. I have sixteen long tube lubers and I am sure that our first one was bought in 1968 they all have the nut. Hope this helps.
Bob
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Star Reloaders / Re: Hulme Spring
« on: February 12, 2014, 04:07:55 pm »
Hello Dave,
Let me know when you make some Hulme springs, We could use about twenty five or so.
the 44 sizers and 45 long colts are excellent as always. Give me a e-mail when you are ready to start.
Thanks Bob
Let me know when you make some Hulme springs, We could use about twenty five or so.
the 44 sizers and 45 long colts are excellent as always. Give me a e-mail when you are ready to start.
Thanks Bob
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Star Reloaders / Re: The Holy Grail of Star dies
« on: August 02, 2013, 08:31:20 am »
Hello All,
Just wanted to comment on Super Dave Wilson. Loaded thousand rounds of 9mm Makarov with a set of dies Dave made for us. Excellent Quality workmanship. Loads look better than factory. He has done great work for me. I put an order in for a set of 44/40 dies and am sure they will be good to go. Thanks Dave.
Bk
Just wanted to comment on Super Dave Wilson. Loaded thousand rounds of 9mm Makarov with a set of dies Dave made for us. Excellent Quality workmanship. Loads look better than factory. He has done great work for me. I put an order in for a set of 44/40 dies and am sure they will be good to go. Thanks Dave.
Bk
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Star Reloaders / Re: Angled primer problem
« on: June 20, 2013, 09:57:16 am »
the shell plate maybe too loose. when adjusting the shell plate, tighten it and then back up about one eighth of a turn. the ball can only go so far. Hope this works for you.
Bob
Bob
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTS Star Reloader
« on: December 11, 2012, 10:01:40 am »
The Star reloader has no priming system. the primihg fixture was hand fitted to each machine. As it appears in pictures it would only be good for parts.
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: 45 long Colt expander and bullet seater
« on: November 27, 2012, 04:03:06 pm »
Just recieved 45 Long Colt Expander die and bullet seater from Dave. Excellant work. Thank You for your fine work.
Bob
B.K. Bullet Casting
Bob
B.K. Bullet Casting
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: #66 Crank Shaft Handle - Wanted
« on: November 17, 2012, 08:35:40 pm »
Dave, I have a bunch of the Crank Shaft Handles. I will check Monday. I think Ihave some about new.
Bob
Bob
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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: difficult functioning with 9mm tool head
« on: November 06, 2012, 09:55:11 am »
When you are installing the sizing die, screw the die down with the tool head in lowest position while the primer punch is in the highest position. Then screw the sizing die down to the shell plate so that a piece of paper barely fits between the sizing die and shell plate. (The paper should clear between the die and shell plate). Before tightening down the sizing die, it helps to run a case into the sizing die and then tighten it down while the toolhead is in the down position. This aligns the case to the die.
P.S. A couple things to note. First are you using a carbide die? Secondly it may be beneficial to grease the cases prior to loading, although it can be a pain to have to get the grease off of a loaded round (lighter fluid) Also, there is a chance that your brass may be the problem. We run all of our pistol brass through a reverse sizer before loading. This takes the buldges out. (sometimes these budlges are not very noticable but can cause problems with loading) Hope this helps you out.
-Bob
P.S. A couple things to note. First are you using a carbide die? Secondly it may be beneficial to grease the cases prior to loading, although it can be a pain to have to get the grease off of a loaded round (lighter fluid) Also, there is a chance that your brass may be the problem. We run all of our pistol brass through a reverse sizer before loading. This takes the buldges out. (sometimes these budlges are not very noticable but can cause problems with loading) Hope this helps you out.
-Bob
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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Star Lubricator
« on: October 28, 2012, 09:15:32 am »
Does anybody have a large tube lubricator? We had some made by Star and they have a tube about 15 inches long. They are great for lubing large quanties of bullets. They have about twice the capacity of the standard lubricator. We buy Thompson bullet lube in blocks and make our own sticks of lube.
BK
BK
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / 45 long Colt expander and bullet seater
« on: October 27, 2012, 10:53:37 am »
Looking for 45 Long Colt expander and bullet seater die. Any body have one for sale?
Thanks Bob
Thanks Bob
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Star Reloaders / New calibers for Star Reloader.
« on: October 23, 2012, 09:37:41 pm »
Has any one converted their Stars for any other calibers. I have done some of my reloaders to 45 GAP, 45 Rowland, 45 winchester mag. 357 Sig. 40 S&W, 10mm 32 Auto,32 Mag. and 45 Auto Rim. Working on converting a Star to load 50 AE. does anyone have any other conversions that they have done? Would like some Input.
Thanks Bob
Thanks Bob
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: star shell plate
« on: October 22, 2012, 01:07:06 pm »
I contacted Rich Daniels about the 44/40 shell plate and will get one made. He made a 500 S&W shell plate before for me. He still is in Conn. Also will make a 9mm makarov expander die. He did some tool heads 7/8-14 for rcbs dies.
Bob
Bob
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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / star shell plate
« on: October 18, 2012, 07:09:19 pm »
Looking for a shell plate for 44/40 winchester. I have a tool head that will take standard rcbs dies and want to reload 44/40's. Does any member make shell plates?
Thanks, Bob
Thanks, Bob