Mec fix

[Paul Harm]

I also have three 650's and a 9000h. About the only thing with them is a dime or penny under the stand for repriming - gets the primer level with the bushing. For the 12ga I also use Mec's smooth starting crimp die. It's made for paper shells but works for 6 or 8 point crimps - this way I don't ever have to change the start crimp die. At one time I was loading 2" shells [ too much time on my hands ] and made a longer plunger for the final crimp station - still have it somewhere. Mecs are the only presses I've used for shotgun shells and I'm very happy with them. I have a PW for 20ga I bought used and never used - sell it cheap if someone wants it.

[Mark Garrett]

Paul Harm ,

PM sent , Do you still have the 20ga PW loader ?

[C.O.B.]

I have 5 Mec 9000's three of which are set up for 2 1/2 inch shells in 16,20& 410 and have never had any problems with them. Befor shooting season gets underway I hope to add a 2 /1 inch 12 9000 to the mix.

[edgarspencer]

Kittery Trading Post had a used 9000 with hydraulic pump for pretty short money.