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10-03-2012, 07:16 AM | #3 | ||||||
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You can never go wrong with a MEC 600 JR. They have short shell kits so you can load those 2.5 in shells or shorty tens.
Used?? the prices on used MECs on ebay are almost retail. |
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10-03-2012, 07:37 AM | #4 | ||||||
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Unless you're into high volume shooting (Trap, Sportring Clays) it may be hard to justify the cost of the loader, scales, bushings, etc. The 600 Jr. is a great loader for low volume stuff, but you'll tlire of it quickly of you start getting into high volume. Any savings will have to assume that your time is worth nothing - high or low volume. Financially, you'd probably be better off getting a job ar Mickey D's and buy new shells.
That being saiid, I just spent a bunch of $$ to upgrade from a Ponsness Warren 800B to an 800+ |
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10-03-2012, 07:56 AM | #5 | |||||||
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The benefits of reloading are numerous, its an enjoyable past time by itself. It allows one to shoot short loads and low pressure loads for use in old guns. It makes it easy to shoot loads not readily available such as 7/8 and 3/4 ounce 12 gauge, which are easy on the gun, shoulder and wallet. Much more flexibility and savings when it comes to non-toxic shot friendly to old guns too. Reloading is way more enjoyable than work at Micky D's |
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10-03-2012, 08:54 AM | #6 | ||||||
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Thanks for all of the responses. This is mainly for my Damascus barreled guns and particularly the 10 gauges. 10 gauge RST is not cheap and I enjoy shooting the 10 gauge.
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10-03-2012, 09:28 AM | #7 | |||||||
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I bought the Mec Jig fixture mounted to an approx 18x18" piece of scrap plywood as a base then secured to the reloader. I did this for my 12 as well. I don't have a lot of space to permanently mount multiple reloaders. This way I can move which ever reloader to the work bench and fastened with C clamps or even on the kitchen table so I can watch football while I reload Pete has a video how to shorten 3 1/2 Federals to 2 7/8. I'm sure he will chime in the link. And make sure you get a good digital scale. You are going to need to weigh the powder charge since the bushings throw a lighter charge than the bushing chart states. Here is a link how the Sizemaster works. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI5BKdSDRbE |
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10-03-2012, 10:29 AM | #8 | ||||||
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Thanks StubTwist
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10-03-2012, 12:06 PM | #9 | ||||||
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The adjustable charge bars are a bargain because one bar will do everything you need. Of course that means having a powder scale to make sure you drop the correct amount, but one needs to do that anyway.
Secondly, you need a $10 food scale from China-mart to make sure you are dropping 1.25 ounces instead of 1.125 or 1.375. It works well in dialing in the right amount of shot. Every different size shot drops a different charge weight from the same bushing or setting on the adjustable bar, so the adjustable bar lets you dial it in. |
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10-03-2012, 12:12 PM | #10 | ||||||
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All of the posts are very helpful. As of 5 minutes ago, I am now the proud owner of a MEC Jr. 12 gauge reloader off Ebay. I decided to start out with a 12 gauge and then keep my eye out for a good used 10 gauge one.
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