Protective shroud around primer tube?

[beeser]

Is there a modification for the Star that provides a protective shroud or shield around the primer drop tube?

[tony barone]

Yes there is and I have made the adaption. I"ll try to hunt up the info.

[beeser]

Thanks!  I look forward to the info. 

[tony barone]

This is from Handloader Oct.1992. Elard Mock recommended after testing, a protective mild steel seamless tube that slips down over the brass primer magazine tube as
 far as the knurled ferrule. It's dimensions are 7/16-inch O.D. x .049-inch wall x11-3/4 inches in length. Also a,stainless steel protective collar encloses the primer magazine socket with dimensions of 1/2-inch O.D. x.028-inch wall x1-1/16 inches in length. the collar cannot extend higher, otherwise it would interfere with the tool head at its lowest operating position. Also, the collar may not clear the knurled ferrule in some cases of tolerance built-up. If so file down the knurled ferrule to fit.
 Hope this is of benefit to you.