Loading press for 2 1/2" shells

[William Davis]

Have talked to PW about short loading. They would not consider it. Somebody else may have a different or more recent reception to the question.

I see several obstacles, all could be overcome, I think. Dies are too long. New taper crimp dies are shorter = easy fix. . Press operates on the upward stroke, It would have to go higher if the hull was shorter, linkage issue, could be complicated . May be possible to lower the head instead. Trim 1/4 inch off the vertical rods.

Primer seating is on the downward stroke. Altering the linkage to move higher or head lower may cause issues on the down stoke function.

I have short taper crimp dies & a junk PW 600 that has the same operating rods as a 375 get a bad weather spell this winter may take one of my machines apart and give it a try.

William

[C.O.B.]

I'm using Mec 9000 in 16, 20, 410 for my 2.5 inch shells and a Sizemaster in 12 ga I use only RST hulls.