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john thats a fine looking loader there you got.. charlie
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A grabber really cannot be converted to 2 1/2". A fair number of folks have wrestled with this to no practical success that I know of. MEC will make a 2 1/2" for you.
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I came across this grabber with three bags of shot and about four pounds of solo powder for $80.00. Couldn't pass it up. It looks pretty decent shape. Was actually looking for a 650jr.
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Three bags of shot wholesale are a touch over $120 . Four pounds of Solo 1000 I would think were about $90 wholesale .
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06-23-2014, 08:56 AM | #27 | ||||||
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Got the PW 600 home and set up. Been running it beside my old 76 Grabber. Either one does the job and both loaders have there quiks. The PW seems to require less effort on the handle, and turn out a more consistent shell. Way it supports the case as they go around I suppose.
It does have the disavantage of not being able to remove a shell until it's finished. My Grabber when loading spreaders remove after I charge with shot stick the spreader in with my thumb then put the shell back in for crimping. Going to have to figure out how to do it on the 600 Ablity to cut off the shot and powder hoppers on the PW seperate is a nice feature, as is the hopper dump ablity. Think I am going to keep the Ponseness sell off the Grabber. Keep my eyes open for a PW 375 for one off jobs like the spreader shells. Bill |
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Gee Bill, never had or have any of the problems you listed - guess I'm just lucky. What I don't like with the PW 900 is if a mistake is made you ain't getting the shell out unless you take the press apart. With a Mec you just pull it out, no problem. My 900 is still for sale.
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06-24-2014, 10:15 AM | #29 | ||||||
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Bill, use the PC Post wad eliminates the problem of inserting spreader thingys.
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Could be just my Grabber it’s real old. That lack of shell removal is a disadvantage for the PW. Get a problem you have to let the shell cycle through to eject while remembering which one it was so you don't throw powder or shot in it.
Thanks for the offer on the 900 but will pass. Now that I have the 600 running for volume loads found a nice PW 375 set up for 12 & 20 . I don't load much 20 so it will serve. Will use the 12 side when I am doing special jobs like Spreaders or trying new powders and loads. Like to try ¾ oz for my Damascus 1 Frame GH without changing over the progressive Found a quick sale for my two MEC's yesterday am committed to PW now Bill |
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