Loading EPP UGs in Starr revolvers?

Dalton Masterson · March 26, 2008, 10:27:23 PM

Hmmm. Seems that the EPPUG is too long to get under the loading lever of my Starrs. Also there is no cylinder pin in a Starr, so the loading stands wont work either.
Argggh! Glad I didnt wait until match day to try them out. At least they will fit in my Colts alright. $:-\$
Is there anyone else out there shooting these with the Starr revolvers?
If so, what did you do to load them.
Thanks.

( DD, dont get no ideas about a 100 gr 45.)

Adirondack Jack · March 26, 2008, 11:02:32 PM

Quote from: dalton masterson on March 26, 2008, 10:27:23 PM
Hmmm. Seems that the EPPUG is too long to get under the loading lever of my Starrs. Also there is no cylinder pin in a Starr, so the loading stands wont work either.
Argggh! Glad I didnt wait until match day to try them out. At least they will fit in my Colts alright. $:-\$
Is there anyone else out there shooting these with the Starr revolvers?
If so, what did you do to load them.
Thanks.

( DD, dont get no ideas about a 100 gr 45.)

LOL! I have a 120 that is no longer than it is wide, but it's pretty much a smokeless or sub type bullet (minimal lube grooves)

Dick Dastardly · March 27, 2008, 12:36:11 PM

Howdy Dalton,

Will the EPP-UG clear the frame? If the bullet clears the frame, perhaps a second loading rod could be had and shortened for use with the EPP-UG bullets. I'm loading my 1860s on the loading stand and the EPP-UG bullets work great in them.

DD-DLoS

Dalton Masterson · March 27, 2008, 12:38:45 PM

Nope DD, it wont clear the frame. I thought about notching it, but it is pretty thin there to begin with. May have to make myself a loading stand with a hole for the cylinder to drop into, instead of an arbor. DM

Fox Creek Kid · March 27, 2008, 05:00:53 PM

I dumped my Starr SA because you cannot load the cylinder while off the gun and also because, just like the originals, they have a tendency to skip a bolt notch and lock up. Great style points however.

Dalton Masterson · March 27, 2008, 05:25:50 PM

I havent had much problem with mine after I cleaned up some burrs in the action. You do have to pull it back like you mean it tho, or it will require some attention. I shoot a brace of them, and they sure are fun.
DM

Dick Dastardly · March 28, 2008, 08:32:49 AM

I'm coming out with a new loading stand. Prototype is ordered. If you can send your requirements for the Star guns I can have a base plate made that will work, or ship an uncut blank that you can tool to your needs.

DD-DLoS

Dalton Masterson · March 29, 2008, 03:45:51 PM

Hey DD, sent you a pm. DM

Dick Dastardly · March 29, 2008, 05:05:19 PM

Got it DM, thanks.

Let's see how it pans out and then I'll find a way to make it work for your guns.

DD-DLoS

Dalton Masterson · March 29, 2008, 08:11:45 PM

Okey dokey. I am gonna try a few things here too. Have an idea in mind already. Thanks. DM