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Unread 11-02-2022, 08:45 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by edgarspencer View Post
Stan, everything I did on this 28ga press, could be done on any other gauge progressive press. The steps necessary to change the inner and outer relationship of the crimp die could be accomplished very inexpensively by the vendor MEC uses to make the part by a very simple modification to the injection molding die it is made from. This modification wouldn’t change the die permanently. It would make die’s for both sizes.
In the end, I’m not sure MEC would acknowledge that there are enough customers interested in loading 2 1/2” shells.
Edgar,

I believe you're correct on there probably not being enough demand for offering the mods to load 2 1/2" shells.

I guess we're in the minority

I am however loading 2 1/2" 16 gauge shells on my Ponsness Warren press that is set up for 2 3/4". Takes a little adjusting of the final crimp die, but it can be done.

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