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Compared to the 9000, MEC's 600 is virtually idiot proof.
I could fill a book with the "inside tips" I've had to use to make cartridges on my three 9000 presses! Still, a MEC is the standard. God bless 'em. |
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12-06-2013, 09:19 PM | #4 | ||||||
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At the moment I have 600's for the 10 , 12 , 16 and 20 . In the past I only used PW 800B's , 800C's and 375C's .
I still would prefer all PW units but there's alot to be said for the economy of 600's !
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12-07-2013, 04:41 PM | #5 | ||||||
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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.
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12-13-2013, 10:54 AM | #6 | ||||||
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Paul Harm ,
PM sent , Do you still have the 20ga PW loader ? |
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12-13-2013, 11:32 AM | #7 | ||||||
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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.
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12-13-2013, 02:41 PM | #8 | ||||||
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Kittery Trading Post had a used 9000 with hydraulic pump for pretty short money.
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12-13-2013, 05:57 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Mark, sent you an email, sorry it took so long. I'm having trouble walking - nerves being pinched in the spline that go to my legs. Hurt so much almost got out the Parker and did myself in. Finally got some relief - God, drugs can be great. Going in to get another shot in the spline Monday and then see a specialist in Jan. Oh well, growing old ain't for sissy's.
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12-13-2013, 07:57 PM | #10 | ||||||
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hang in there paul..and you ve got it rite growing old aint for sissy s...i ain t walking so good my self i ve got a good case of the gout in my feet rite now... charlie
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