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Posted: 9/6/2008 3:58:30 PM EDT
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What can any experienced person tell me about the MEC 600? It seems my family now is in possession of one, and apparently it's coming to Florida. ...  I think this means I have to start shooting clays? |
| Good press. Don't tighten down the adjustment locking screws too tight. They will strip. It will take some trial and error to get your adjustments worked out to make perfect loads, but all in all, it's a decent press for the money. The addition of a primer feed will speed things up for you. |
You'll be able to feed a 2 or 3 round per week habit of Trap or Skeet with that 600. Clays is a lot higher round count. With a 7/8 bar 12ga is just as cheap as 20. |
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Last time I did the math with promo 12 ga. vs. re-loads..........I came out almost even, with a very slight edge for the re-loads. ________________________________________________ But this time........say I purchased at the local big box store: Powder -Clays (using 15 grs.)........................ $121 for 8 lbs. Primers -Fed 209A .......................................... 32 for 1000 Wads -WAA12 .................................................. 6 for 250 Shot #8 -Lawrence .......................................... 50 for 25 lbs. Hulls -WWAA ................................................... FREE Using the calculator…….. www.trapshooters.com/reloadcalc.htm So...........$5.73 for 25 rounds. *Of course, your prices will vary. I bought Rem. "Gun Club- Light Target Loads" promo 12 ga., 2-3/4", 1-1/8 oz. #8 shot, for $4.50 a box yesterday at the gun show. And, sale prices on the "other brands" of promo ammo are pretty close to that. And, there is a TIME factor to consider. So, I buy the promo ammo. I go through about 1 box a month at the local SASS Match. A little more, IF I miss more. Aloha, Mark |
For me it was the insane price of shot. Just put the shotgun in the back of the safe. Started casting for my 45 Auto, fired 250 today.  Also shot the deer rifle some, 308 bolt gun. |
Not very well. I am certainly no steel expert, but I am nearly 100% sure you do not want to be using that for anything unless its required by law (waterfowl and other area requirements). |
In loaded ammo.......steel shot and the "other PC" shot.......usually, sells at a higher price than lead shot loaded ammo. ________________________________________________ Then, go figure......... Around here..........there is a public hunting area that requires steel (or other PC shot). There is even a practice area for use with steel shot. Lead shot is verboten. And, not even a mile away is another public shooting area. Where lead shot is OK to use. You think the birds KNOW? But, maybe I shouldn't mention it. Since, there might be a "Tree Hugger" around here. Aloha, Mark |
The birds don't make the rules, the EPA does!! 
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