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  • #16
    freakshow10mm
    Veteran Member
    • Jun 2008
    • 3061

    I run a MEC 600JR for 12ga and 20ga here. Loads about a case an hour (250rds). I load the shotgun commercially and can't justify the expense of the SL900. It's probably OK for shooting several thousands a year in clays but the buy in price is 3 times what even a progressive MEC press is and it doesn't load any faster. I like and use MEC, and they are made in my home state of Wisconsin.

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    • #17
      freakshow10mm
      Veteran Member
      • Jun 2008
      • 3061

      Originally posted by bohoki
      i still have yet to see the economic advantage in anything but the .410 they use a lot of powder a lot of lead you need a also need a wad cup
      Loading 1oz loads of birdshot for hunting I reload a box of 25 shells for less than $3.50. The cheap crap at Walmart is $7/box and shoots like crap. My $3.50/box reloads are half as expensive and are custom matched to my shotgun. Better performance, better price, handloads all day long. I shoot maybe 100 rounds a year for hunting.

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      • #18
        GetBulletsandBrass
        Member
        • Jul 2009
        • 376

        You might want to consider looking at getting a Lee Load-All II for $50 from my website http://www.getbulletsandbrass.com/Re...Equipment.html

        These presses are available in 12, 16, or 20 gauge and can be converted easily with the conversion kit made by Lee.

        I use this personally for loading my steel shot for waterfowl and lead shot for my upland seasons. Like freakshow10mm said, you can load a box of 25 for mucho cheapo compared to factory grade crap.

        I got lazy last year and decided to just buy my shells from the store and I paid an average of $12.50 per box of 25 rounds of #1 steel shot last season. After a few boxes like that, I was kicking myself because 4 boxes cost the same as the press.
        Adam

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        • #19
          freakshow10mm
          Veteran Member
          • Jun 2008
          • 3061

          Originally posted by GetBulletsandBrass
          I got lazy last year and decided to just buy my shells from the store
          TREASON!!!

          J/K

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