Powder extension and cut off for star reloading press

[J. D. R]

So I made this proto type powder magazine to address the powder spillage issuues when the press handle is inevitably pulled.

You will notice the tube is 36 inches in height and a transfer bar is utilized as a shut off for the safe removal of the magazine.

To eliminate any confusion or idiot moments I have made the on position the fully retracted slide position verses the extentened as to avoid any nasty mishaps which may result as a bump of my hand or other equipment.

This is my first measure and a revision will be made to allow for a spring to be wrapped around the slide to be kept in a loaded position at all times of loading,for now a rubber band and a dowel pin will be utilized while I perform trail runs to determine this powder magazine usefulness.

[Devon]

Good idea. Looks great. Are you going to manufacture and sell these?

[J. D. R]

I had the thought due to the fact none are really available at this time. For this to be worth my time I would have to sell them for 157 dollars shipped. I doubt anyone sees the merits of this item when you could just disconnect the head of the star press and dump powder that assuming one used the standard powder magazine.

I built this so I could be able to load 357 mags by the 500 round and 38 specials by the 1000 lot with out worrying about filling powder measure. I should not admit this but I kinda hate reloading and anything to lessen the time involvement is a plus for me.

I load simply to maintain what little skill set I have, so i don't experiment and only load full power ammo. If it stays on a paper plate at 50 yards it's fine by me.