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Star Reloaders / Re: Shell Floor Base Plug or Bushing ???

« on: November 27, 2007, 04:58:55 pm »

Thanks for the info. I had the plug you said I needed in my parts bag. Installed it and readjusted the crimp die. Much better now - the shell stands squarely on the shell floor.

Actually, there is yet another "plug" that drops inside the tapered bushing when it is  installed ! That's the one with the recess I described. Not sure what it's for except perhaps for a rimmed cartridge that needs a separate crimp. Perhaps it was custom made for a particular application, as I do not see it on the Star parts' breakdown.

Anyway - thanks again.

John

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Star Reloaders / Shell Floor Base Plug or Bushing ???

« on: November 26, 2007, 03:41:51 pm »

I have a Universal set up for .45ACP. I recently noticed that when the shell advances to the final (crimp) station that it is actually being supported by the Shell PLATE. The head of the shell is not in contact with the shell floor base plug/bushing.

I'm not sure which part is installed - the base plug (68U) or the base bushing (67U). The part that is installed has a .355" hole in the center, and a recess around the hole about .565" in diameter and .021" deep. So... when the shell drops into that recess - it's below the shell floor and does not support the shell.

I'm guessing that I need a part which plugs the hole and is completely level with the shell floor.

Which part - 67U or 68U should be installed for 45ACP

And, Which has a recess, 67U or 68U