shot gun shells
12-30-2006, 03:53 PM
#1
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shot gun shells
I need some advice Here,
I have reloaded many a shell with 600jr and a Grabber
The Grabber was alot faster but, it had problems.
Primer Feed did not always work
sometimes shells was hard to turn and spilled shot out
I want an Auto type reloader but don't want to spen alot.
I know you get what you pay for but i can buy alot of shells for $1800
Does anyone make a good reloader for 410
I have reloaded many a shell with 600jr and a Grabber
The Grabber was alot faster but, it had problems.
Primer Feed did not always work
sometimes shells was hard to turn and spilled shot out
I want an Auto type reloader but don't want to spen alot.
I know you get what you pay for but i can buy alot of shells for $1800
Does anyone make a good reloader for 410
01-01-2007, 07:17 PM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Waterford, MI.
Posts: 307
RE: shot gun shells
I have used a Hornady 366 for almost 15 years now. I have reloaded many cases of shells with this loader. I had a MEC 9000 before this loader and it seemed like a toy compared to the 366. I haven't been in the market for a loader in so long I don't even know if they still make them. Some of the best loaders and fastest are the PW's and they make a great.410 loader. Very expensive but you might find a used one.
I just checked the web sites and the 366 is still made and the prices are a little higher than when I bought mine, as a matter of fact the pricing between the Ponsness Warren and 366 are not all that far apart. Can't go wrong with either one.
I just checked the web sites and the 366 is still made and the prices are a little higher than when I bought mine, as a matter of fact the pricing between the Ponsness Warren and 366 are not all that far apart. Can't go wrong with either one.
01-08-2007, 03:02 PM
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RE: shot gun shells
I used to do a lot of shotgun shooting, and my dad still shoots a bunch of trap, skeet and sporting clays - about 200-300 rounds a week. For 12ga, he uses a PW loader. For all the other gauges, he has a MEC 9000G for each gauge. I used a 9000G for 12ga and a SizeMaster for 20ga. For the money, MEC loaders are hard to beat. They have their quirks, for sure, but they are capable of making really nice ammo.
As you probably alreadly know, .410 shells are the most picky to load. There is quite a bit of difference in cases from different manufacturers, and the wads do not have a "cushion" like other gauges. This makes component selection critical since there is little room for variation. Once you find a shell, powder, wad combination that produces nice looking reloads, stick with them. Don't substitute components.
As you probably alreadly know, .410 shells are the most picky to load. There is quite a bit of difference in cases from different manufacturers, and the wads do not have a "cushion" like other gauges. This makes component selection critical since there is little room for variation. Once you find a shell, powder, wad combination that produces nice looking reloads, stick with them. Don't substitute components.
01-09-2007, 08:53 AM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: S.W. Pa.-- Heart in North Central Pa. mountains-
Posts: 2,600
RE: shot gun shells
I still have my old MEC 650 from when I was into trap shooting big time. It worked well for me. Yes, there were occasional jams, but nothing I couldn't clear quickly. One of my buddies had a PW and that baby really spit them out. I thought the 650 did a great job for the money.
As far as .410 loading goes, Dan just gave very good advice. Once you find a combo that rolls up nicely, stay with it. Those little buggers are very sensitive to component changes.
As far as .410 loading goes, Dan just gave very good advice. Once you find a combo that rolls up nicely, stay with it. Those little buggers are very sensitive to component changes.
