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Star Reloaders / Primer feed question

« Last post by Green Frog on November 30, 2024, 04:03:39 pm »

Just a basic (probably silly) question.  Was the automatic primer feed standard on the Star Progressive?  I’ve never seen one without this feature, so I’m gonna guess “yes” but I have no real means of confirming except for the expert knowledge here.  Sooo, was the automatic primer feed standard equipment?  Also, did they always have brass tubes?

I’m thinking the case feeder was an option since it has a separate name, “Hulme” but I believe I read somewhere that the bases on Star machines came pre-drilled and prepared for them.  Is this correct?

Too much turkey, I guess.  But thanks for the help I know I’ll get!

Froggie

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Star Reloaders / Re: New member with a new to me Star press

« Last post by Heavyduty on November 30, 2024, 01:36:23 pm »

fc60, Thank you kindly for the info and apologies for the late reply.
I did get with Bruce and he’s got me up set up.
Here’s to another rabbit hole!

Thanks again!

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: WTS 30 carbine and 44 special heads and shell plates

« Last post by Brownhat on November 23, 2024, 06:36:53 pm »

These heads have been sold. Thanks to all that have replied, the forum here has a nice group of people.

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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