New member with a new to me Star press

[Heavyduty]

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

[fc60]

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