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Star Reloaders / Re: CMP loader able to use Star Powder Slide?

« on: January 08, 2017, 11:18:30 am »

Contact Bruce at Star Machine Works. Bruce can probably make the slide and bushings.  An added bonus is that Bruce is an all around great guy and a good BE shooter.

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Survey Says... / Re: Camp Perry

« on: March 27, 2016, 11:40:13 am »

Everyone should have at least two Star machines,I went to Perry from 1970 to 1976 with the pistol ,what a great time,the hut ,that long walk in the morning and those powdered eggs in the mess hall. I returned in 1983 and shot rifle for several years this time with my wife and now two sons, but still had a great time. Perry is a great place it can build you up one moment and then slap you in the face the next .
After retiring I started to look for bullseye matches in Florida and found that most were gone. I then started to shoot some USPSA and ICORE as I could shoot almost every weekend and not drive too far. Now I woke one morning about 6 weeks ago  and thought I should look into shooting bullseye again ( could be my ADHD) .So I pulled out some of  my old stuff  .sent in my entry and might even start to do a little practicing. Hope to see some of you there,but will not be staying a the hut (if they are still there) ,Wife says "Once was enough "

The huts are still at Perry but now have AC, a real floor, and don't leak. The long walk is still there, as is the mud, but now most folks use one of those geezer carts. And yes, Perry still rewards you one minute and kicks you in the butt the next.  This year we expect dry, wet, windy, calm, chilly and hot conditions, all on the same day you shoot.

The powdered eggs are gone, maybe, but the mess hall is still dishing out typical GI meals for a cheap price .

See ya on vendor row.

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Survey Says... / Re: Camp Perry

« on: March 23, 2016, 04:55:15 pm »

I have two Stars and go to Perry every year, not to shoot my best, but for the Perry experience.  I have a dedicated Perry cart and dedicated Perry mud boots from which I've never washed off the Perry mud as it is said to bring good luck.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: powder shut off valve

« on: March 03, 2016, 03:57:35 pm »

Is there a provision for a powder follower.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Star Universal 4 sale

« on: February 06, 2016, 02:23:51 pm »

Couldn't open link. Can't get price.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Star Universal 4 sale

« on: February 02, 2016, 10:47:44 am »

Asking price??

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTS Lee Case Feeder Adapters

« on: January 26, 2016, 12:48:04 pm »

I received mine a few weeks back and installed it quickly. A very well made product and well worth the asking price. Works exactly as Bruce said it would.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Hulme Case Feeder Question

« on: December 12, 2015, 08:48:46 am »

Thanks for the info Bruce.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Hulme Case Feeder Question

« on: December 11, 2015, 05:18:28 pm »

I plan to try the switch in a couple weeks as this is my reloading season.  I'd like a second Hulme case feeder, but at $200, if you can find one, I'll try the switch.

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Star Reloaders / Hulme Case Feeder Question

« on: December 11, 2015, 10:29:25 am »

I have a Star Universal set up for .38 wadcutters, with a Hulme Case Feeder.  I also have a Progressive set up for .45 ACP.
Question: Can I move the Hulme over to the Progressive without any modifications to either the Hulme or to the Progressive?

Also, I see Hulme Case Feeders are going for about $200, if you can find one.  Does anyone make a new case feeder for .45 ACP?

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Adapting the Lee Case Feeder

« on: November 04, 2015, 02:42:58 pm »

Has anyone adapted the Lee Case Feeded to a Star Press, specifically for .45 ACP?

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Federal 38 Special Brass Primer Problem

« on: October 12, 2015, 04:28:18 pm »

Dudes, thanks for the quick replies.  I've examined the offending Federal brass and it all is part of a lot of once fired brass I purchased about a year ago.  The seller had polished and sorted the brass by head stamp and this was the final lot to get reloaded, about 200 pieces of Federal brass, about half of which the seller had removed the primers.  I a 30X magnifier and carefully checked a couple pieces that punched through.  It appears there is some corrosion around the primer pocket so I'm thinking this is the cause.  In any case, I've discarded the offending brass and earlier today I ran 500 rounds through my Star with no malfunctions. 

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Federal 38 Special Brass Primer Problem

« on: October 11, 2015, 04:23:28 pm »

I have a Star Progressive and I'm loading .38 wadcutters for my S&W M52.  I purchased some once fired brass that includes a batch of Federal brass. I'm having trouble with some of the spent primers punching through and not fully removing from the brass.  Looks like the center gets punched out leaving a ring in the primer pocket.  This doesn't happen with every piece of Federal brass, just one in about every 50 or so.

Anyone have a similar problem?  Other than discarding all of the Federal brass, is there anyway to tell which brass might have this problem when removing the primers?

The problem looks similar to some TZZ .45 ball brass I was given by the US Marine Corps Pistol Team.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: SWC seater stem

« on: June 16, 2015, 09:41:54 am »

Oldie,

I agree.  The work Bruce does is incredible, and at fair prices.  And fast shipping.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Base dimensions

« on: May 29, 2015, 04:19:30 pm »

Happened to me.  Picked up a Star for .38 wadcutters, built a bench specifically for it. Then picked up a second for .45 ACP and had to modify the bench. There's just something about a Star press.  I'll buy another one if the price is reasonable, as both of these together were less than a full set up Dillon 650.