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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ new to me mec 650 |
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Mon Apr 17, 2017 2:40 pm
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Location: NEW SALISBURY INDIANA
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bought a 16 ga mec 650 off of ebay, and just loaded up my first 2 boxes. So far I love it, a lot faster then my mec 600, just have to watch it a little closer. hardest part was getting the auto primer to drop the primers correctly and to remember to load a wad. anyone else use one? |
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Mon Apr 17, 2017 5:23 pm
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Location: Tennessee
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I used to have them in 12-20-28-410 back when I shot skeet competitions. I upgraded to 9000G's in 12-20-410 when I ran across bargains, then added a 9000G in 16ga.
I still use my 28ga 650, no need to upgrade it since I shoot so little 28ga now. I still use the 12ga 650 also, it is set up for trap loads so I don't need to change the 9000G light skeet load settings. I have no complaints on the 650, I've loaded goodness knows how many tens of thousands of loads on them with few issues that were not self-inflicted
They are fine machines. |
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Mon Apr 17, 2017 5:49 pm
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Joined: 17 Jan 2016
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
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I enjoy mine. Once setup it hasn't failed me. Got a universal charge bar to make life easy. Highly recommend. |
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Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:13 pm
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how do you start and end a session with out spilling powder and shot? My first shell caused shot to spill since no hull was under the shot tube, now I am done, how do I cycle the last shells thru with out spills? |
_________________ 16ga 3-Win 37
16ga Ithaca 37 1946
16ga Western Auto Revelation
16ga Browning A-5 1929
16ga Marlin 90 1939
16ga browning citori lightning grade 3 2003
16ga Francisque Darne 1920 |
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Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:30 pm
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
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Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Fired primed empty hulls in the stations under the powder and shot drop tubes until the hulls being loaded get there. |
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Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:56 pm
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Location: Tennessee
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The press will lock the bar to stop dropping shot/powder if no hull is detected at station two - IF it is adjusted properly. I don't empty the press when I'm done so I don't worry about it.
The adjustment is in the owner's manual for the press, on page 12.
Skeettx's way is just as easy! |
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Thu Apr 20, 2017 2:54 pm
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Joined: 19 Apr 2014
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Location: Maine
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Great press just watch the primer drops like a hawk to ensure a proper drop. One of the best tools to keep handy while your getting used to it is the shop vac. |
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Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:54 am
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Joined: 03 Sep 2014
Posts: 398
Location: Rochester, MN
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I had a couple. I happen to prefer loading on a single stage press.
One tip that I can offer is to mount your press over a cookie sheet or cafeteria tray.
That way all your spills are contained. You will have spills. |
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Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:11 pm
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Location: Minnesota and Florida
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Posted:
Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:52 pm
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Joined: 30 Sep 2015
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Location: NEW SALISBURY INDIANA
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thanks, but I resize using a mec 600 |
_________________ 16ga 3-Win 37
16ga Ithaca 37 1946
16ga Western Auto Revelation
16ga Browning A-5 1929
16ga Marlin 90 1939
16ga browning citori lightning grade 3 2003
16ga Francisque Darne 1920 |
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