shell plates

[GeraldChainsaw]

can any tell me,  what shell plates can be used for the diff calibers,  some plates will hold diff calibers,  like the 45 will also take 44 mag,  the 38 will take 30 cal carbine,  is there a full list?,  thanks   jerry

[NYKenn]

Possibly there may be some more, but from previous posts,

 .32 Long, 32 Magnum

 .32 ACP,  30 Carbine

 .380, .223,  38 Super Comp.

 .9mm, 38 ACP, 38 Super, 40 S&W

 .38 Special, 357 Magnum

 .44 Special, 44 Magnum

[rbwillnj]

NYKenn's list above is correct except that 40 S&W does not always fit in a 9MM/38 ACP Shell Plate.   For years I used a 9MM shell plate for 40 S&W, but I have since encountered a number of 9MM/38 ACP shell plates that would not work with 40 S&W.  The specs for the two shell plates ARE slightly different and Star did make separate 10 MM shell plate.   

Gerry,   The purpose of the shell plate is to hold the case in the proper position for sizing and other operations.  In addition to the dimensions of the cut out for holding the cases, shell plates for each caliber are a different diameter which allows you to ensure the cases are fully seated in the shell plate by adjusting the shell locator straps.

Just because you can fit a 44 case in a 45 ACP shell plate or a 30 Carbine in a 38 Special shell plate doesn't mean the shell plate is functioning as it should. 

[GeraldChainsaw]

Bruce,  i understand diameter & centers,   especially for setting the primer,   dumb question on my part