Mec shotshell reloading book

He encountered and solved dozens of problems while reloading many thousands of shotshells. Fits mec grabber, hustler, sizemaster and 9000 series equipped. Mec shotgun shell presses cover everything from 410 bore to 28 gauge, and their quality is unmatched. This is where to find all your reloading components. Shotshell reloading presses, equipment, tools, components, and accessories. Discussion in handloading and reloading started by kellyj00, aug 14, 2007. In the 16 years since ive been on the web, selling that guide, ive sold literally thousands of the books to people in all 50 states and in many countries around the world. Mec s legendary quality and reliability saves you time and money. Mark 5 single stage shotshell press is well known amongst shotgun owners and reloaders. I am new to reloading shot shells but not new to reloading lymans is a good book i also use one from alliant since i use the dots powders. Lyman has a shotshell reloading book, with a whole chapter on buckshot.

Kinda sucked, had to do alot of reading, so i hope this helps you trying to get into steel. From children to seniors and the casual hobbyist to the competitive shooter, mec reloaders have earned the trust and loyalty of generations of customers. Most of these also include howto using the most common shotshell presses, a couple mec s, a pw or 2,and so on. For folks who love shotguns, shotshell reloading is a rewarding indoor hobby. Is your mec a newer version that has a device to hold the shell carrier down on the upstroke. Mec universal charge bar model d reloading shotgun adjustable 9000 grabber needs a good cleaning. Shotshell presses for reloading shotgun shells rcbs. Reloading everything is your home for reloading supplies such as bullets, powders, primers, presses, brass, and moreall at competitive prices. Mecs autodex automatically moves the shells through each reloading stage as the handle is returned to the top of its stroke. Though both of these books have great explanations and data i primarily use reloading specialties inc rsi shotshell reloading handbook vol. I currently reload around 600800 shotshells a month and use a hornady 366. This new 5th edition covers cases, wads and primers currently offered by leading manufacturers in all gauges from. Theres nothing quite like the satisfaction of breaking a clay target, downing a game bird or scoring a.

Also holds bottles securely when tipping back to change charge bars and bushings. Rozek is a competitive skeet shooter and owner of several mec shotshell reloaders. Mec shotshell reloader press, charge bars midsouth shooters. The reason for its popularity will be clear once you start using it because the press is so easy to use. The other powder sites have recipes on there websites hope this helps. I have a alliant book just request one and they will send you one free. As far as single stage model reloader presses go, the 600 jr. Another is the reloading for shotgunners,fourth edition by kurt d. Pages devoted to nothing but data, this newest lyman shotshell reloading handbook is the most complete and uptodate shotshell reloading manual available. Mec reloading mec sizemaster shell press brownells. Brownells is your source for mec reloading at brownells parts and accessories.

While specifically designed for the 12gauge, it actually can work with several different higher grade gauges, including 16, 20, and 28, as well as a. Mec reloading equipment has earned the trust and loyalty of generations of customers from children to seniors and the casual hobbyist to the competitive shooter. I think your book was well worth the money, as it helped improve my knowledge and relationship with my machines. Get the best deal for mec hunting gun reloading presses and accessories from the largest online selection at. Buy shotshell manuals, recipe books, buy several, download data, all you can find. There are four current reloading books that im aware off. Shotshell reloading supplies midsouth shooters supply. Just as mec s founders, todays employee shareholders are focused on providing the best shotshell reloaders, high quality products, customer service and excellent value. It provides stepbystep instructions that not only aid the beginner, but help accomplished reloaders increase their speed with no loss in quality.

Mark 5 is considered to be one of the best ones that mec has ever produced. Shotshell reloading supplies from buckshot to wadding, midsouth has you covered for all of your shot shell reloading needs. Follow that data as closely as you can, youll be fine. Titan reloading offers shotshell hulls, shots, wads to hold the large shotgun primer used for rifle and pistol ammunition.

The instructions tell you everything you need to know if you can find it. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Since 1955, mayville engineering company has been designing, building and servicing the best shotgun shell reloaders in the world. You filled in numerous gaps in the mec manual, and they probably should have paid you for writing it. Youll find shotshell reloading presses, smokeless powder, bullets, and brass for sale from great brands like hornady, hodgdon, nosler, rcbs, and more. Oct 22, 2012 good article on getting started reloading shotshells. He realized that other shooters worldwide are no doubt challenged by the same issues, but may not have discovered solutions to them. Heavy duty support holds bottles steady and eliminates any movements while reloading. Brownells is your source for shotshell presses, reloading presses at brownells parts and accessories. Regardless the gauge or type of shot, we have components to fill your shotgun reloading needs. Shotshell reloading books recommendations trap shooters forum. Jan 09, 2017 shotshell handloading 101 this mec 9000e progressive shotshell loader equipped with automate is available in the five most popular gauges and is built for high volume loading.

Oct 01, 2000 mec shotshell reloading secrets, second edition rozek, jonathan m. Dec 09, 2010 when i went to learn about reloading steel shot, there were no videos on youtube. Mec shotgun reloading equipment has earned the trust and loyalty of generations of customers f rom children to seniors and the casual hobbyist to the competitive shooter. This item qualifies for ebay fast n free 1 day handling and free domestic shipping with usps first class mail. I have loaded about 6,000 rounds thus far and it took me several cases before i did not drop any powder or shot. Our machines are made in the usa right here in americas heartland. I would agree that mec products seem to work for a fair price. Loaded with premium features like the ez prime automatic primer feed and power ring collet resizer that returns every base to factory specifications. If youre new to reloading or looking to finetune your process, check out scheels selection of reloading manuals and books.

Unlike metallic cartridge reloading, shotshell is very specific to the type of hull, type of wad, powder and primer. I recently bought and read your book mec shotshell reloading secrets. For folks who love shotguns, shotshell reloading is. Mec shotshell reloading secrets, second edition 9780970039217 by rozek, jonathan m. Good article on getting started reloading shotshells. Get the best deals on gun reloading shot shell presses when you shop the largest online selection at. I have a mec 9000g 12ga and have been reloading since august. Using a shotshell reloader, like a mec reloader for example, shotshell hulls can be filled with your choice of components, from the size of the lead shot to which type of wads and what primer brand is used.

Shop online for shotshell and metallic reloading supplies, shooting supplies, metallic presses, rifle reloading components, shotshell reloading components, shooting accessories, rifle reloading brass and bullets. We have basic set ups by gauge, from 410 all the way to 12, progressives for 28 to 12 from mec or a progressive set up in 12 gauge only from rcbs. Had an earlier version and decided to add this latest one to my reference library. In it are several pages devoted to allmetal shells and the reloading of them. Lee precision reloading equipment dillon precision products mec shotshell reloaders redding reloading equipment hornady reloading products. For the tens of thousands of mec shotshell reloader owners, this guide answers the question of how to reload fast, flawless shotshells.

When it comes to shotshell reloading, mec stands apart. These include the alcanmetal shotshell, which was a fourpiece shell. Shotshell hulls, shots, wads for rifle and pistol ammunition. The timetested design lets you load highquality, lowcost ammo in a hurry just set the case and wad in place, and pull the handle. Either find a surface you can drill four holes in, or worst case, bolt it to a plywood sheet large enough that you can clamp the sheet to the table. Mecs legendary quality and reliability saves you time and money. Used pacific hornady 366 shotgun shotshell auto reloading press 12 gauge. Visit our owners manual download area to obtain detailed instructions on how to. By clicking the i agree button, i understandaccept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined below. A list of shotshell reloading supplies might include claybuster wads, cheddite primers and the appropriate smokeless powder. Mec 9000e electronic progressive shotshell press 12 ga 11. I always try to combine items when shipping to save you money. Mark 5 shotshell reloader now includes popular features once only found on their more expensive models.

Whether youre looking for shotshell, bullets, or black powder, shop our selection of quality reloading supplies. Grab one of their 600 jr, 650n, or progressive series of presses, and start reloading for your shotgun today. Mec hunting gun reloading presses and accessories for sale. With over 230 pages devoted to nothing but data, this newest lyman shotshell reloading handbook is the most complete and uptodate shotshell reloading manual available. Mec says you can reload by bolting the machine to a piece of plywood. Shotshell reloading is a great way to finetune your shotgun loads and save money. Midsouth has a huge variety of presses for all your shot shell reloading needs. It is no secret that making your own ammunition can save you tons of money at the range. Midsouth shooters has everything in stock that you need to start reloading your own ammo. Whether youre a novice shotgunner or a seasoned reloader, you cant afford to be without this groundbreaking fifth edition of reloading.

Mec shotshell reloaders shotgun shell reloading supplies. Shotshell reloading presses for sale midsouth shooters. Lead and steel shotshell shot for sale titan reloading. Reloading kits offer a complete set of reloading equipment, such as reloading presses, powder measuring systems, chamfer tools, lube tubes and everything else you need to safely and securely case your ammunition. Put a bead on shotgun reloading data hodgdon reloading. Mec shotshell reloading secrets 9780970039200 by rozek, jonathan m. We have conversions kits from mec and lee, along with shotgun primers and reloading books. Brownells is your source for shotshell presses,reloading presses at brownells parts and accessories. Mec shooting sports your source for shotshell reloaders. For liability reasons use the book for weight of powder charge. And you can restock your shotgun shell reloading supplies with us, too.

This may be true done that, but you are much better off to bolt it to something solid. I currently reload around 600800 shotshells a month and use a. Lyman shotshell reloading handbook 5th edition youtube. Tips and techniques from the pros at mec will make your loading sessions more productive. The 9000e electronic progressive press has the same great features as the. Titan reloading offers lead and steel shotshell shot of various sizes at affordable prices. To learn more about our reloading supplies and other machines click on the shotshell reloader, clay target machine or metallic reloader links. Shotshell reloading books recommendations trap shooters. The ratio for powder is determined by the recipe you select and the brand of powder you use. They feature our laboratorytested recipe sections and almost forty years of industry experience. This new 5th edition covers cases, wads and primers currently offered by all leading manufacturers in all gauges from. We are your source when you want precision in your reloading. Aug 05, 2012 a look at my mec 600 jr mkiv shotshell reloader. Read article retro waterfowlers delight by guns and ammo.

The first step in shotshell reloading is to inspect your hulls for flaws. Squeeze the most out of your dollar by getting set up to reload ammo today. Hulls, wads, filler wads in all gauges buffer and shot. I figured that shotshell reloading was so horribly documented on the internet because it was so much simpler than metallic reloading, but i guess things are not what i assumed. Then select your shell, load type, shot weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. Ive also received lots of emails from shooters, who found the guide helpful. Shotshell reloading supplies for all of your shotgun reloading needs. With almost 6,000 load recipes, our reloading manuals detail the stepbystep processes of handloading highperformance and specialized shotshells. Mec is known for making high quality presses that will last. Data is also available from alliant powder and hodgdon powder co on line.

From buckshot to wadding, midsouth has you covered for all of your shot shell reloading needs. My personal choice is lil gun, rem sts hull, win or rem primer, and a rem wad. If you want a shotgun shell reloader theres no reason not to buy it. Ponsness warren progressive shotshell reloader sizeomatic 900 28 gauge. Put a bead on shotgun reloading data select your gauge from the dropdown list. Just let me know before you pay and ill send a combined invoice. If youre slowly building your reloading press collection or need to buy bulk reloading supplies, individual presses, parts and tools. Mar, 2009 learn how to do shotshell reloading in an easy stepbystep guide from gun digest 2008. What resulted was my first guide, mec shotshell reloading secrets. Shotshell reloading components at ballistic products. The components used to make this guide are available from precision reloading and the data is from lightning steel 2nd edition. Mec powder bushings determine the amount of powder that will be dropped. The mec 700 is similar to the mec 600 jr with a few added features. You must agree to the terms below before continuing.