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Star Reloaders / Re: Adjustable powder slides

« on: June 23, 2026, 09:50:15 am »

I see them occasionally on Ebay.  Did you ask Bruce Williams at StarMachineWorks.com?
Have not seen a dimensional drawing.
 
I have one the screw adjustable as well as one for the inserts. 
I find the adjustable great for load development. Once found what works, I either use a fixed bar or one with a matching insert.

Good luck.

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Survey Says... / Re: Anyone on the site any more?

« on: May 06, 2026, 01:45:14 pm »

Noticed that in the forum stats there are 1,492 members.

But.....same stats show 13,392 new members from 2020 tom 2025, and that most online was 12,361 on March of this year.

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Survey Says... / Re: Anyone on the site any more?

« on: May 02, 2026, 01:13:21 pm »

I get on regularly and see less and less posts.
Hope its not a sign!

Bruce;
I do not think you are monopolizing  when the correct info is posted1

I do wonder if all the "online" are actually real visitors. Sometimes the numbers seem high!

Kenn

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Star Reloaders / Re: 3D Printed Tool Head Stands

« on: October 29, 2025, 06:04:36 pm »

I have a couple of homemade wooden ones.
When I get a chance will take a picture and provide some measurements, as a place  to start.

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Star Reloaders / Re: 3D Printed Tool Head Stands

« on: October 29, 2025, 12:40:28 pm »

I inquired about them also being made that would hold the base plug and primer parts for each caliber.
No response, and I do not have the equipment or knowledge to design.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTB Adjustable powder bar

« on: August 10, 2025, 09:11:22 pm »

The older Hoag adjustable are few and far between.
If you would consider a bar with sized bushings, you should contact Bruce  Williams on this site as RBWillNJ.
I have one and he can supply bushings for almost any desired powder charge.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Universal 38 dies be adjusted to 357 shells

« on: August 04, 2025, 10:28:15 am »

Forgot to add that RCBS and I think Lee, makes a set of spacers to spec.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Universal 38 dies be adjusted to 357 shells

« on: August 04, 2025, 10:27:03 am »

You absolutely can use the same dies. Just need to adjust for the longer case length.

If you plan to continue loading both calibers, and are using the same bullet, you might want to consider using a 1/8 washer under the die when doing 357, and remove it for .38. The washer raises the die height for the difference in case length.

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Star Reloaders / Re: 3D printing

« on: July 23, 2025, 06:46:38 pm »

Will take a look into TinkerCad, but not yet advanced enough (or have enough time) to design yet.
Maybe later!

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Star History / Re: Star Branding Through the Years

« on: July 17, 2025, 08:13:39 pm »

Very interesting Bruce.
I recall seeing one cast base with the name in it at a gun show many years ago. One and only one.
Over the years I have seen all except for the one in Silver and yours.

I also recall seeing “remanufactured” stickers on Ebay, not sure if they could be distinguished from the originals.

Do you think any of the changes coordinated with the introduction of the Universal?

Regards
Kenn

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Star Reloader Value

« on: June 23, 2025, 08:22:41 am »

Looks like Star Machine Works to me.
Cant read the minor details.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Star Reloader Value

« on: June 22, 2025, 11:02:46 am »

The 2.7gr "00"  powder bar is the one of the standard loads of 38 cal, for the148 gr HBWC using Bullseye (BE) powder. The .38 is the most produced caliber for the Star reloader, and by far the most common, followed by the .45acp.
Looks complete and is a Universal in good shape. The dies may have the caliber inscribed on the shoulder.

Prices on Ebay and Gunbroker are all over the place. Try to look for sales prices, not just listing. The Stars have value, but need to find the right buyer.
You can search this site and find info on some past sales, as well as info on the prices in effect when it was acquired to give you some info.

Good luck.

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Star Reloaders / Re: 3D printing

« on: June 18, 2025, 07:58:10 pm »

No one?

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Small pistol primer brass 45acp

« on: June 03, 2025, 10:09:42 am »

One thing to look for!

My one piece of SPP .45 was CCI Blaser.

My club collects all the range brass and recycles it for our junior program.
Going through the brass bucket at my club found almost a dozen or so, also CCI Blaser.

No others so far.

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Small pistol primer brass 45acp

« on: May 31, 2025, 08:14:10 pm »

Finally experienced a small primer brass problem. What a PIA!
Locked the machine right up, needing dis-assembly to get it back up and running.

( I purchased new LP slide because one slightly deformed and needed tweaking)bThank you Bruce!

Not sure how I got the sp case as I only try to re-use my fired brass, but…

Does anyone know which manufactures use small pistol?
I am not sorting/checking visually, which adds very little time but is another step.

Anyone have any suggestions for quick identification or separation?