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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / FOR SALE Stars Machine Works Universal Reloader set up for 45 auto

« Last post by Dodiebess on December 02, 2024, 07:00:09 am »

Have a Universal Reloader set up for 45 Auto, asking $450, I will pay shipping costs and will include brass jackets, bullets, Lynman hand mold. Text 662-655-eight431 for pics and more information.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question

« Last post by rbwillnj on December 01, 2024, 05:48:52 pm »

The Star Progressives/Universals "always" had the primer feed.  It's shown on their patent application.   Below is a picture of Star Progressive #54 (the only one I have ever seen with a "serial" number), and another picture from the review in the May 1934 American Rifleman. 

No54 is even older than the American Rifleman version.   Notice the absence of link stops to prevent over rotation of the crankshaft.

John Hulme made the Hulme case feeders and use to supply a kit to locate, drill and tap the hole for mounting his case feeder.   It was such a popular accessory that Star started to factory drill & tap the base for the Hulme case feeder.   Best I can figure is they started to do that in about 1959.

Bruce Williams

PS   I have never seen plastic primer feed tubes.  Doesn't mean it didn't happen, but I have never seen one.   With a 60+ year production history, two words that should be avoided when discussing Star reloaders are Always and Never.   And I just broke my own rule.

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / FOR SALE Stars Machine Works Progressive reloader

« Last post by Dodiebess on December 01, 2024, 04:34:39 pm »

Progressive reloader for sale also included a another Progressive reloader parts only 38 / 357 brass jackets and bullets, a lynman hand mold for 38 bullets. Asking $400, will sell Progressive reloader only for $300. I have 2 Progressive Reloaders available. Please text me for more information 662-655-eight431. 

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question

« Last post by NYKenn on December 01, 2024, 11:19:51 am »

The majority, and all the early models shipped with Brass tubes. Star did ship with some plastic in the early 80s (?).
Unknown if their tubes or made for them. Bruce Williams may know for sure.

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Star Reloaders / Re: Primer feed question

« Last post by fc60 on November 30, 2024, 08:49:00 pm »

Greetings,

The automatic primer feed was original to the machine.

Star did begin to drill and tap the hole for the Hulme Case Feeder. When, I cannot recall.

Cheers,

Dave

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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