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Star Reloaders / Re: New member with a new to me Star press
« Last post by fc60 on November 14, 2024, 08:16:18 pm »
Greetings,

Good news!!! Yours is the Universal model and can be converted to other calibers. Note the three little "straps" at the sizing, powder dispensing, and seating stations.

The Aluminum powder hopper was original until they switched to the clear plastic material.

Yes, it does have a baffle at the bottom of the hopper. This helps to maintain an equal powder drop regardless of the amount in the hopper.

Enjoy your "new" press.

Questions? This is the right place. Lot's of us Grey Beards have used them for many years.

Last bit of Good News. Star is still in business. Moved to New Jersey.

Cheers,

Dave
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Star Reloaders / New member with a new to me Star press
« Last post by Heavyduty on November 14, 2024, 05:41:43 pm »
Hello all, I bought out a reloading equipment/ supplies estate sale which included a Star universal in 38 special. I was in the process of cleaning it up to take to the Tulsa gun show when I realized how awesomely cool it is and decided to keep it.(I load a lot of 38 sp) Now I’m fascinated and have been scouring the internet and found this forum. Sure hoping to gain insight from the knowledgeable members here.
The powder dispenser on my press is interesting and I've not seen another like it in my internet sleuthing. The tube is yellow aluminum and has a baffle. It also has a level indicator which is basically a disc which sits on top of the powder with a wire that goes through a hole in the top cap. Not sure what the powder slide drops as the charge numbers have been X'd out. I'm guessing that a previous owner opened it up to his needs. I'm hoping to have some time this weekend to run various powders through it and see.
Cheers, Heavyduty
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Star Reloaders / Re: Need Help Identifying a Part
« Last post by 30calfun on November 07, 2024, 03:51:14 pm »
Thank you for the answer! It must go to another piece of equipment or press I have so I'll hang on to it.
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Star Reloaders / Re: Need Help Identifying a Part
« Last post by rbwillnj on November 07, 2024, 07:40:44 am »
It is not a part that I recognize as belonging to either a Star reloader or Lubricator Sizer.
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Star Reloaders / Need Help Identifying a Part
« Last post by 30calfun on November 06, 2024, 10:01:39 am »
I have a brass bushing or sleeve that either goes with my Star press or my Star resizer/lubricator. I have scoured the parts diagrams for both and studied both machines and I cannot find it. It may go to neither of them, but if anyone recognizes this part, please let me know. Thank you.
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Star Reloaders / Re: Need Help Identifying Star Parts
« Last post by 30calfun on November 04, 2024, 06:36:33 am »
Dave, it might not be stainless, but it's a brushed silver color and is definitely steel. It measures 0.75 OD and the height is 0.705 of and inch. I think it is the drop through bushing as the machine is set up for 45 ACP currently and I do have a 38 tool head and set up parts for it.

Regarding the brass bushing, I was also thinking it could be a case guide for 38 Special brass, as 45 brass will not fit through it but 38 will with some room to spare.

Thank you for the help!
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Star Reloaders / Re: Need Help Identifying Star Parts
« Last post by fc60 on November 03, 2024, 08:38:41 pm »
Greetings,

Star did not use Stainless Steel for the drop through bushing.

I would double check the fit of the bushing.

Should be 0.750" diameter and, I forget, 1.000" long.

The Brass bushing could be used as a guide for the case tubes entering the feeder housing.

Cheers,

Dave
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Star Reloaders / Re: Need Help Identifying Star Parts
« Last post by 30calfun on November 03, 2024, 07:11:34 pm »
The stainless bushing is tapered, the brass bushing is not. The brass bushing fits in the horizontal plunger hole in the case feeder, but since it's hollow, I'm not sure if it goes with the case feeder.
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Star Reloaders / Re: Need Help Identifying Star Parts
« Last post by NYKenn on November 03, 2024, 04:45:41 pm »
Dave
Probably right on the drop through bushing. Picture not really clear showing the taper.
 I tried to use the grid for sizing.
Good eye.

Kenn
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Star Reloaders / Re: Need Help Identifying Star Parts
« Last post by fc60 on November 02, 2024, 08:34:31 pm »
Greetings,

Top photo, item on top right. This is a HyCar washer for the Star Greaser.

Sleeve at bottom is the tapered drop bushing that goes into the base of the Star at the last station. It was used to allow 38 Special rounds to fall through the base into a collection bucket under the bench.

Seating and crimping was all done in one operation at the previous station.

The other sleeve is a bit of a mystery...

Cheers,

Dave
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