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Unread 10-27-2025, 09:12 AM   #1
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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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!
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