Loaders for different length shotshells - 04/18/14
If there's a single webpage I could be looking at to settle my confusion, I'd sure take advantage of it but I can't seem to find it. I've been reloading metallic cartridges since the early 80s, but I am finding the shotgun world to be a little different to say the least.
My neighbor gave me a MEC 12-gauge press several years back, I think it's a 600 Junior or some such. It's not al that hard to use and it never gives me problems loading 2-3/4" shells. But now I need (I WANT, but that is a need!) to load some 3-1/2" ammo. The only suitable press I seem to be able to locate on-line is a MEC Steelmaster. I can't imagine what would be wrong with it, the MEC loader I have is just fine but I want to know that I am making the best choice in buying it.
I believe I saw a kit which would set this press up to load 2-3/4" ammo as well, and that would allow me to sell the 600 to recoup some money but I am not sure that's what I should do.
I'd sure appreciate some guidance!
My neighbor gave me a MEC 12-gauge press several years back, I think it's a 600 Junior or some such. It's not al that hard to use and it never gives me problems loading 2-3/4" shells. But now I need (I WANT, but that is a need!) to load some 3-1/2" ammo. The only suitable press I seem to be able to locate on-line is a MEC Steelmaster. I can't imagine what would be wrong with it, the MEC loader I have is just fine but I want to know that I am making the best choice in buying it.
I believe I saw a kit which would set this press up to load 2-3/4" ammo as well, and that would allow me to sell the 600 to recoup some money but I am not sure that's what I should do.
I'd sure appreciate some guidance!