Reload 20 gauge RST 2 1/2"

[edgarspencer]

I bought a 16ga. kit to convert my 20 ga. 600 Junior, but they sent me the new style, so I just ordered another, new version, Junior in 12. Now I have something for 12,16 & 20. Ballistic Products never mention the kit to raise the shells up on the closing station, but $30 seems a bit much for a spacer. I just lowered the crimp starter, and the finish plunger. I'm getting nice 6 points with RST papers most of the time. Occasionally, one may look a little funky.
I definitely like the old model 600 Junior more than the new one.

[Alligator]

I will soon have available a couple of Ponsess Warren 375 reloading presses that will work for 2 1/2" shells . I also have a recipe I got from one of our members to fill 2 1/2" RST's both 12 and 20. One press will be stripped with only the wad depth stop, primer station, and wad guide assembly less the bushing and wad guide fingers. I will include a partial set of "Type B" 12 and 20 gage dies. The other press will be set up for 12 and 20 gage "Type C" taper type tooling for 2 1/2", 2 3/4" 12 and 20 gages and a conversion for 3" 12 gage also. I have coming a new PW progressive with tooling for both gages and I'm down to only one 2 1/2" gun a 12 ga. Dan Lefever for which I can buy enough RST's to shoot. Drop me a PM and I will give you what I have for reloads. I haven't set a price on the presses yet as I don't want to turn loose till the new one is set up and running. I have been loading on these a while and as I'm either shooting to much or taking on to much stock work, I need to load faster. Have a nice day!! Lee.

[C.O.B.]

I'm loading the 2 1/2 RST with a Mec Sizemaster in 12, 16, & 20. The 20 was able to be adjusted so I didn't need the short kit.

PM me and I'll send you the load data I have. It's all low pressure and IF your gun is in good condition and has sufficient wall thickness (damascuss) you should be fine with these.