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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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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: As a new member can I sell my Star reloading items?

« on: June 15, 2025, 11:05:02 am »

Maybe more detail. Suggest you list the shell plate calibers, and also the maker of the dies. Are they all Star, lifetime, Star thread or have the heads been drilled to 7/14?
Price seems reasonable for the lot.

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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?

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Star Reloaders / Re: 3D printing

« on: May 31, 2025, 08:06:00 pm »

Maybe a primer follower as well.

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Star Reloaders / 3D printing

« on: May 31, 2025, 08:04:18 pm »

Picked up a 3D printer. Mainly because New York is starting background checks and may begin registering users. Typical Socialist crap from our useless Democratic/Socialist state government.

Have found many files online  for Dillon accessories to make, but zero for Star so far.
Anyone have any or know of some?
Would like a powder measure top to sort powder/bullet when puling.
Possibly other items as well.
Anyone have any or know of a source.
Thanks in advance.

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: Battle of the bulging brass

« on: April 08, 2025, 08:53:35 am »

I try not to use Glock fired brass, but get some occasionally. To fix this, I use a Lee .003 undersize sizing die in a separate single stage press. I removed the decapping pin. This die works well and has eliminated the "Glock bulge" issues.
I would expect you could get the Lee die machined to Star threads. Would just need to be careful in setup, that it does not encounter the locator tabs.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star 223 Rem rifle press

« on: March 12, 2025, 08:32:24 am »

Thanks Bruce.
Knew you had the info!
Would like it but it is at a price point, I cannot justify.
Kenn