Home Forums Reloading Shotshells Which reloader for someone wanting to completely custom load shotshells?

Let's say I wanted a reloader to load from 20 Ga - 10 Ga, from 2 3/4" to 3 1/2"... But I was going to weigh each charge myself, I was going to add shot (mixtures mostly) myself. What reloader should I go with? Basically, I want something to punch, seat primers, size brass and crimp.

I'm looking to get into making my own turkey loads for a variety of guns and gauges...

A Mec Sizemaster would meet some of your criteria. Start with the 12. You can then get one for each gauge. Changing/adjusting dies might be too much a PITA to only own 1 MEC press.

Other presses might be more suitable. I have only used MEC's to date.

They are all a pain to convert to another gauge and to adjust properly. Start with the gauge you shoot most often and you will see why a press for each gauge is desirable.

I'd say a sizemaster for each gauge....

Thanks guys!

Ponsness warren 375. You can run 2 sets of dies on one tool head. Swapping gauges takes 5 minutes tops.

Mec 9000g will do all you want and loads perfect shells

I have used nothing but the Mec 700's since 1970 and it has worked great .

With the type reloading you describe, I'd stay away from progressive loaders until you have one load you want to produce in substantial numbers. Otherwise, single stage reloaders will serve you better. They're easier to adjust and change loads.

I have MEC 650's or equivalent in every gauge I load for. Too much trouble to swap dies. I had a progressive but it went down the road.

DF

One of the easiest is the Lee Load-All, and they only cost about $50. But you can't brag about owning one to your friends.

True.

I've had one for years. Load 12, 16 and 20 gauge. No magnum lengths as don't use them much. For upland hunting and occasional informal trap sessions it works just fine.