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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Star 30 Carbine Parts

« Last post by 787 x28 on August 12, 2026, 02:39:58 pm »

 Used Shellplate, Powder measure spout, Shell expander plug, Seater die.
Hollywood brand carbide die. Someone put plier marks the decapping pin assembly.
I put a brass sleeve over it. $250 OBO
USPS MO. US shipping

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / WTS Complete Star machine - extremely clean. Tons of extra parts

« Last post by Mpsilverb on August 10, 2026, 11:09:45 am »

Hi everyone, unfortunately I had a family member pass away and left a pretty extensive collection of star machine related items behind. After doing some searching i came across this forum and wanted to see if anyone was able to help appraise and or potentially purchase one (of two available) machine.

I have included an imgur link for photos https://imgur.com/a/5w5cHcb

Thanks in advance for the help

PS im located outside NYC and would prefer a local deal if possible. These seem very difficult to ship.

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Star Reloaders / Looking for9mm die(s)

« Last post by Star73 on August 07, 2026, 08:12:02 pm »

I would like to get a 9mm seater or tapercrimp die. Can be either, both, or a full set. They could be Stars, or 7/8-14.
Hoping someone might have die(s) that aren't needed.

Thanks,
Ron

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / WTB Star .311 Lube Sizer die Found One

« Last post by shell70634 on August 01, 2026, 10:47:23 pm »

Anyone have one excess to their needs?

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Star History / Re: New Tool Heads

« Last post by NYKenn on July 31, 2026, 01:42:15 pm »

Forty-five years old and still in original packaging.

Not something you will find everyday.

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Star History / New Tool Heads

« Last post by rbwillnj on July 27, 2026, 11:53:53 am »

Last year the executor from an estate in New York contacted me about purchasing a few Universals and a number of other Star parts.   We were able to come to a mutually agreeable arrangement and we completed the transaction.   A couple months ago that same executor contacted me and said they had found a couple more tool heads and offered them to me at a reasonable price.   When I received them, I was surprised to see that they were brand new tool heads still wrapped in the San Diego newspaper dated December of 1981.   I just want to show them as a point of reference to how they were shipped back then.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Star Universal with 38 Special and 45ACP Tool Heads

« Last post by cary on July 15, 2026, 12:34:01 pm »

For sale is a Star Universal press with 45ACP, 38 Special tool heads and associated accessories. $600 or best offer pick up in San Francisco.

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Top Punch Questions

« Last post by Hyperion on June 26, 2026, 10:37:10 am »

Thank you so much for clarifying things for me. I really appreciate it!

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Top Punch Questions

« Last post by rbwillnj on June 26, 2026, 07:57:00 am »

To determine which Lubesizer die the punch is for, you just need to measure it.   Punches are typically a few thousandths smaller than the die it's intended for.

As for the holes, never seen them before probably made by a past user for what purpose I can't say.

Actually, I really don't think those punches were made by Star.   Attached is a picture of various Star nose punches for comparison.

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Star Lubricator & Resizers / Re: Top Punch Questions

« Last post by Hyperion on June 25, 2026, 05:00:43 pm »

Thank you for your helpful response. It also helps me determine Star-manufactured vs Magma-manufactured since I could not find any markings to indicate manufacturer. Another question: How do I determine what Top Punch goes with which die? I see no indication on how to make this determination. This next question is regarding the attached photo: What is the purpose of the drilled holes in some top punches? Was this a factory job or aftermarket alteration, or?