what reloader to get for 12 gauge?

mooseman1

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i'm completely new to reloading shot shells i do reload rifle rounds all the time,i'd like to get a nice reloader for 12 gauge somthing thats simple that work's and not over priced but nothing cheap thats more pain in the :eek: than help. so any info would be nice .
 
ive loaded up a couple hundred shells with my lee load-all2, it still works just like day one, for the price its the best bang for the buck
if you plan on doing alot of reloading then spend the money on something a little more automatic and alot pricier
 
I owned a Lee Load All for a short time before realizing it was an effort in frustration to produce a decent reloaded shotshell. For a bit more money the MEC Jr press is hard to beat for a quality entry level single stage loader, IMHO. Of course, if you plan to shoot a lot from the get-go you can buy a MEC progressive press for more ca$h (such as the Grabber; I own two of them).
 
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I started with the cheapie Lee load-all then went to Mec Jr.,now own 2 of them one for 12g the other for 410 they work very well and wish I would of had this forum when I purchased as I would have started right off with Mec as it seems to me to be the best bang for the buck out there,it works very well easy to get parts (loading bushings etc.) and very easy to adjust and set up.
 
Started with a load all here as well, still use it for load development, great for small runs. I switched to a used pw 800. When its running great its a dream, when it messes up I lose more hair!!! I do have to say it appears to be an operator error issue alot of the time.
 
tigger said:
Started with a load all here as well, still use it for load development, great for small runs. I switched to a used pw 800. When its running great its a dream, when it messes up I lose more hair!!! I do have to say it appears to be an operator error issue alot of the time.
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Being not too mech. inclined I too had one of these for a short period of time, a real piis off when the powder decides not to drop.

Went back to loading them one at a time with the Ponsness Warren model 375, although some what monotonous I never had a shell that failed to fire. I must have loaded at least 10,000 rounds on this press.
I took a break from loading when I had a chance to work at Kent Cartridge for a few years, but that is long over and I'm down to my last 20 flats of factory ammo.
Building at new reloading bench in the new Garage so I will set up the old shotshell press and start cranking them out again. FS
 
Mec 600 is prolly the easiest way , and least expensive way to get into shotshell reloading, PW is the way to go if you have lots of dough. The Mec stuff is good quality for the money and will turn out top notch ammo with good crimps.
 
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