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So got my 16 gauge sxs with a set of 28" Barrels and a set of 19" barrels and now have a 20 gauge coach gun coming with 20" barrels, so going to try reloading for them.
May even try some buckshot or slugs, not sure yet.
"The 375HH is the greatest level of power you can get for the investment in recoil." (JJHack) 79s and losttrail, biggest waste of air.
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Good deal. I just reloaded some 16 ga late last week and was hunting with it late yesterday evening.
I'm using the Lee Load-all. I realize it's not metal and the mec is better, but I've had the lee for a couple of years now and it's still going. It's paid for itself already in what I've saved doing my own. Plus I have a lot more freedom to make what I want, when I want.
Buckshot is pretty easy. Harder to get 16 ga slug molds without making one yourself. Lyman has a 20 ga slug mold, but expect to pay about $100 for it.
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All my presses for shotguns are lee load alls, 12, 16 and 20 gauge.
"The 375HH is the greatest level of power you can get for the investment in recoil." (JJHack) 79s and losttrail, biggest waste of air.
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Nothing wrong with a Lee after you get the hang of it. There are no set stops and adjustments to make. The crimp starter and finish crimp are by feel. I messed up several of the first cases I used the Load All 2 on, but soon figured it out. I have gone on to MEC and Pacific reloaders, but I do not regret the purchase of the Lees.
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I load four gauges, all on MEC Sizemasters. I have used them for 10-30 years, depending on the gauge. They work quite well.
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I've loaded with Lee's and they went bang ..but even the cheapest (still noticeably higher than Lee ) is way better then Lee . It has all the different adjustments and crimp adjustments and everything that work much better for making better ammo. A good uniform even cramp helps keep the shells more uniform in velocity . I've got the progressive 9000 and 12 and 20 in a single stage 28 Mec.
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