Problem with Mec 600 JR

[Cal Lego]

I found that just dwelling a little longer on the crimp starter stage puts the crimp "pie slices" down a little lower and I don't get near the ones that need wax to close up that little shot leaking hole. That Mec 600 Jr. is one shell loading machine. Some shells give better crimps than others it seems or I just don't kow how to do it right.

[Autumn Daze]

The only shells I have to be carefull of on my Mec Jr. are the 16 gauge. As I use the Remington black hull and they vary in length so if I am not carefull the long hulls will have a weep hole in the crimp. If I just don't come full stroke on the final crimp they are fine. Just a matter of "Feel"

[John Clement]

On these Cheddites, they seem to be crimping fine - no holes or other problems. But some of them want to open up a little bit again over time. They don't seem over full, I think it is just because they are brand new. I might move the starter down a little. I'm getting a good solid 6 point with no swirls or holes.

Anyone know if I could be doing these with an 8 point crimp? I tend to like them better. I just thought 6 points on a brand new shell might work better.

[johncranack]

I had the same problem with my Mec 600 jr when i started. My dad was expert, he simply solved my problems. It was really a nice sharing. Thanks for posting.