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Posted: 8/10/2005 7:47:52 AM EDT
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Depends on if there is something wrong with it or if parts are missing. If yes, it depends on whether or not you want MEC to overhaul it for you ($$$) or if you have the time and patience to do it yourself. If it is good to go, and it is already set up to load, say AA trap or skeet loads, I'd jump on it.
I've a 9000 I'd be glad to get $50 for now, since the movers fugged it up and parts went missing, and MEC wants too much to overhaul it. And I don't want to move it back across country next week. ETA: That wasn't meant to be a FS ad--but just to give you a perspective in case it has problems or missing parts |
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Posted: 8/10/2005 7:53:12 AM EDT
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from he tells me it's set up to load 12g. not sure what load. i will try to find out. according to him it is in good working order.
I don't shoot a lot of 12g. and when i do it's mainly light loads for HD practice. Of course having the ability and another fun hobby is always a plus. Is MEC a decent press in general? i don't mind buying some replacement parts if needed but i also don't want a complete POS that's more headache than it's worth. mike |
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Posted: 8/10/2005 7:56:37 AM EDT
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Mike,
MEC is good--if possible, ask if he can do a quick demo and turn out a loaded shell (hopefully he has the manual for you too), you'll see if the stages work correctly, how well it crimps the hull, and also so you know how to load it. If it works like it should, I'd go for it. |
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Posted: 8/10/2005 7:57:47 AM EDT
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when are you taking me hunting, Beer?
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Posted: 8/10/2005 8:02:28 AM EDT
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reloading shotgun ammo is generally not worthwhile unless you are a hardcore reloader and like to dick around with different loads factory trap loads cheap to buy, about the same as reloads heavy field loads aren't shot often enough to justify reloads MEC is an excellent brand |
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Posted: 8/10/2005 8:05:27 AM EDT
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thanks guys
he is not the original owner. he is my FFL and a pretty good freind. He took it in trade and really doesn know anything about it. from the pic he sent me it looks like a sizemaster m77. i am thinking 50.00 may be a bit high for this as a used press. ebay seems to be around 60.00 for like new. mike |
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Posted: 8/10/2005 9:17:04 AM EDT
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I tried reloading shotshells. I found that you can buy them cheaper then you can make them, unless your shooting a LOT and buy your components in bulk. I'll never reload shotshells again, if I can buy them.
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Posted: 8/10/2005 9:19:21 AM EDT
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Don't we have a reloading forum?
Sgatr15 |
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Posted: 8/10/2005 11:21:38 AM EDT
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i guess you missed the NEED QUICK ANSWER part of the first post |
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Posted: 8/10/2005 11:35:24 AM EDT
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+1. I just starting buying factory rounds by the case and it was not worth it to *me* to reload. |
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