Shotgun Re-loading

[PBDave]

I am interested in starting to re-load 12g shotgun, any suggestions on which system I should start with, I go out with friend for skeet shooting a lot and have collected a couple hundred shells thei past summer alone, so that collection needs to be used

I saw some vids but am not sure which system to start with, the Load All 2 seems to be a good starter system, but not to sure where to get the rest of the stuff, my wife works at Le Barons in Ottawa and they don't really carry everything I need there

thank you for the help

Dave

 

[Claybuster]

The MEC 600Jr. is a better loader than the Lee. MEC service is very good and their single stage loaders are as close to indestructible and foolproof as you are going to find.

Other good additions are a scale and the current Lyman Shotshell Reloading Manual. The Lyman book has all the info you need to get up and running.

 

[EvilDezel]

I own and use 4 Mec Jr. 600's. IMO, they are a the creme de la creme for single stage shotgun loaders. However, I have never used any of the Lee systems, and hear people are using them with good results.

Claybuster's tips for the Lyman book and a good scale are good info as well.

 

[beretta boy]

I have a couple of MEC Jr.'s that are in excess of 25 years old.

Solid investment for loading 4 or 5 boxes of shells a week. Rugged & easy to use.

 

[dgl1948]

I had a Mec Jr and was not impressed. Sold it and bought a Ponsness Warren 375. Hands down by far the best.

 

[Conan_568]

I had a Mec Jr and was not impressed. Sold it and bought a Ponsness Warren 375. Hands down by far the best.

Where did you buy it?
The closest big outdoor store to me is Wholesale Sports in Naniamo and they're not listed.

Nevermind, I ordered a Ponsness Warren 375 Duomatic from the manufacturer.

 

[buckbrush]

I had a Mec Jr and was not impressed. Sold it and bought a Ponsness Warren 375. Hands down by far the best.

Yes, they are great, as are all P+W Presses. I think there is a Canadian distributor in Manitoba somewhere.

The old Pacific Hornady 266 is a great single stage as well.

 

[bluelynx]

Buy a Ponsness 375. I bought one in 1974 and have had no problems.

I now use it to make test loads and custom hunting ammo