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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Universal in Canada

« on: May 02, 2012, 12:14:38 am »

Thanks for the information.  I've since read both sides and will do a little more checking but I am now of the belief reloading equipment (presses) are OK.  I'm going to check with Gov. authorities to ensure no problems. 

Regards

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Star Reloaders / Star Universal in Canada

« on: April 30, 2012, 11:28:57 pm »

I reside in Mission BC Canada and am interested in selling a STAR Universal.  The unit is set up for 38 special.  Given the weight, I know shipping would be a killer but more than that, could I import to the USA a loader without an import licence?  I know there are all kinds of restrictions on firearms and firearms related goods.  Is there any on loading units?
Ron

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Star Reloaders / Re: Starting Up

« on: May 14, 2009, 12:38:34 am »

Gentlemen......just an update.  I found some Bullseye locally.  Purchased primers and lead and loaded up 150 rounds yesterday.  Range tested the ammo last night and success.  You have all been very helpful.  Much appreciated.  I will be adding a universal charge bar and am also looking for small pistol primer pick up tubes.  Anyone know who might have access to some?

Looking forward to hearing from you all.  Thanks again for all your help
Ronald T
Mission BC

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: 2.8 B.E. powder slide

« on: May 14, 2009, 12:33:17 am »

 Gentlemen........Found a local supplier of Bullseye.  Turns out to be an old friend I hadn't seen in years.  I set her all up , loaded 150 yesterday, range tested the ammo today and success!!  Thanks to everyone on the site for help in getting the loader up and running.  Am looking for small primer pick up tubes if someone can suggest who may have access to some.  Thanks in advance.

Ron T
Mission BC

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / 2.8 B.E. powder slide

« on: April 19, 2009, 12:12:17 am »

Greetings,  In a post entitled "Starting Up", I posed the question about powder and primers around loading a 130 gr lead RNFP for cowboy action.  Everyone was in agreement, the slide on my Star Universal was calibrated to deliver 2.8 gr of Bullseye.  That is a problem.  Bullseye is non-existant in my area.  I have been told by one commercial reloader that there is a powder shortage in Canada.  My question, what options do I have with powder selection?  I am attempting to obtain approx 750 fps with 130 gr lead RNFP. Are there equivilane powders out there I should consider.  I am new to this and do not own any loading manuals so if someone can offer up a few good titles or websites, that would be appreciated.  Lead is available and I can get anywhere from 130-158 gr RNFP so although I would like to stay on the lighter side, I can go to a heavier lead bullet.  Again, as with my first post, I look forward to any and all responses.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Starting Up

« on: April 16, 2009, 03:34:45 am »

First let me say thank you to all that have replied.  This is an amazing site and the knowledge bank here is outstanding.  I did take the loader apart and cleaned her up.  I'll take a few pictures and post.  The powder slide is 2.8 BE and I will giving her a go with Winchester primers.  Way back when I used to load with my Father, I also molded and lube sized with the Star lube-sizer.  Unfortunately after my Dad's passing last summer, all the additional loading equipment disappeared.  I know he'd be glad to see her back up and running.  I'll let you all know how the first run goes and thanks again.

Ron T
Mission BC
Canada

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Star Reloaders / Starting Up

« on: April 15, 2009, 12:04:30 am »

Greetings.  My Father gave me his Star Universal a couple of years ago.  I used to help him load 38 special, some 30 years ago or more.  Well, now I am getting her up and running as I have picked up a new hobby called Cowboy Action Shootin and between my wife and myself, have to feed four single action revolvers and two lever action rifles.  The loader is set with 38 special dies and a 2.8 gr powder bar.  At this time I have no powder or primers.  My plan is to load 130 grain lead round nose flat point with a velocity between 750-800 fps max.  I need all the assitance you feel like giving.  Like I said, I have loaded with the machine but it was 30+ years ago.  Specifically, which primers and powder would you suggest to get me up and running? 

Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you.
Ronald T
Mission BC
Canada