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[Jim McKee]

My PW 375 has been with me for 50+ years
use it for 10, 12 & 16
Much prefer vs MEC

[William Davis]

Like the others I use PW 375 loaders, two mounted side by side. Used to load 12/10 on one 20/16 on the other. Components became difficult I sold off my 10 & 16 guns now have one of the PW machines set up for 12 other 20. Had a PW 600, dabbled in progressive loading but it did not suit my needs. Loading a gauge for Parker’s and Beretta Gas operated guns need to alter the recipe . Quick change with the 375’s.

I had Mecs and they worked well but I just like nice machinery. Shop is equipped with good quality American machines, two Lathes Mill & Drill press Band saw, Arbor press. All mid 1950’s vintage. Heavy iron no stamped metal. No reason to do anything else loading.

[Steve Hodges]

As a result of this post I purchased a PW 12/20 gauge 375 loader. After a short learning curve I am loading factory like rounds. Now I know the attraction of this brand. Absolutely solidly built and operates smooth as silk. I am very pleased with it.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hodges

As a result of this post I purchased a PW 12/20 gauge 375 loader. After a short learning curve I am loading factory like rounds. Now I know the attraction of this brand. Absolutely solidly built and operates smooth as silk. I am very pleased with it.

As stated earlier I started with PW machines and later in life got a bunch of MEC’s to replace the PW’s I’d sold years earlier . To me it was kinda like changing from a fine machine (PW) to a damn Rube Goldberg (MEC) . Even after loading maybe 60,000 shells on MEC’s I’ve not changed my original opinion .

[GH-16]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hodges

As a result of this post I purchased a PW 12/20 gauge 375 loader. After a short learning curve I am loading factory like rounds. Now I know the attraction of this brand. Absolutely solidly built and operates smooth as silk. I am very pleased with it.

Welcome to the PW club Steve!

[Stan Hillis]

My buddy uses a RCBS Grand, and has for years.

Does anyone here have a personal opinion on them? Are they more substantially built than a MEC?

[Stan Hoover]

Originally Posted by Stan Hillis

My buddy uses a RCBS Grand, and has for years.

Does anyone here have a personal opinion on them? Are they more substantially built than a MEC?

I utilize quite a few RCBS products for reloading rifle plus Redding products, but I have never used nor do I know anyone using RCBS for shot shells.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

I utilize quite a few RCBS products for reloading rifle plus Redding products, but I have never used nor do I know anyone using RCBS for shot shells.

I’ll second Stan’s comments .

[Ed Blake]

I load 28 gauge on my 375. Soon I’ll be able to load 8 gauge when my custom dies from board member Bruce Duckworth arrive. PW is a quality product but I also like MEC.

[GH-16]

Originally Posted by Ed Blake

I load 28 gauge on my 375.

I load 28ga with my PW 375 as well. Do you ever have any issues with shot bridging in the drop tube on yours?

I've found that even when loading #8's I really have to watch for shot bridging and hanging up in the drop tube. I've tried several solutions but finally landed on tapping the tube lightly with a small brass hammer every time I drop the shot to prevent this from happening.

If you have the same issue--what's your solution?