Mec Grabber

[DoubleDown]

Can anyone tell me if the Mec Grabber will reload 2 1/2 inch shells? I'm sure it's set up for 2 3/4, but is there a conversion kit like there is for the single stage loaders? I have the opportunity to pick up both 12ga and 20ga Grabbers, for a great price, but would like to be able to reload the shorter shells.

Thanks,

Mike

[Double Lab]

I don't think they can be converted Mike. Buy the grabbers anyway.
Daryl

[Paul Harm]

Maybe if you drilled a hole in the base. Mine has two holes, and the bolt/nut is in the lower one for 2 3/4' shells. I think the top one is for 3". Call Mec and ask - they're very helpful.

[C.O.B.]

the Grabber can't be made to load the 2 1/2 inch hull, you will need a Sizemaster and a short kit.

[Paul Harm]

Rich is correct - a 650 probably could be. The grabber has a shaft within the main shaft that is used for the resizing station. The 650 has a solid shaft.

[C.O.B.]

I do not know of MEC making a progressive press for 2 1/2 shells in 12,16, 0r 20. I have a 9000 series that I load 2 1/2 inch 410's on. If they can make one for this I wonder why they don't do so in the other guages. I'd love a 2 1/2" capable 9000 in 16ga.

[Twice Shooter]

Good Morning Mr. Rich, I wanted a MEC 9000 to load 2 1/2 inch 16 gauge shells so I talked to Dave (the boss) at MEC. He made me a 9000 hydraulic and adjusted all the dies for 2 1/2 inch shells. It does a great job. I had to send him about a dozen or so fired RST's to use for the adjustments. I've had it close to 2 years and it is a keeper. Cheers, Tom

[Paul Harm]

Tom, that's great to hear - glad Mec will work with people. Paul

[Twice Shooter]

Hi Paul, It's the standard 9000 for hydraulics, just adjusted for 2 1/2 shells.
Cheers, Tom

[C.O.B.]

I called them today to see about three 9000's for 2 1/2 inch shells. A 12,16 & 20. No reply yet.