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Posted: 12/15/2002 11:22:54 AM EDT
| need a cheap shot shell reloader 12 guage that does roll crimps and star crimps, any ideas? |
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Lee is a good starter set. I have had mine for about 10 or 12 years. If you want to spend around $100, then the Mec 600 Mark5. That will be my next one(if I don't find a used Mec for less) I mentioned Lee the first time because it was the cheapest way to get started. |
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I don't know of any current manufacturer that makes a roll crimp reloader. While roll crimps are still currently done for some brands of slugs, it is hard to get the roll right doing it yourself as I understand. What I mean by that is that its hard to get equal pressure all the way around the crimp on a roll crimp and thus accuracy in slugs goes way down. Lee makes a key slug kit that fits a slug into a wad cup and allows for a star crimp. Having used both the Lee and Mec, the Mec is a much nicer unit to reload with especially when comparing the Mec Jr to the Lee Load All. You can't push hard enough on a Lee Load all to stuff a buffered load of 1 7/8 oz of #4 shot for turkey loads as a for instance. You can fairly easily with Mec. You get what you pay for. Decide how much reloader you want and then shop for a reloader that meets your needs. Both of the above reloaders can be had for less than $100. There are also reloaders better suited for multi tasks such as the Mec Jr and some that are better at factory loads ie 1 1/8oz loads such as the RCBS and Hornady, Dillon reloaders. I own two shotgun reloaders a Mec Jr with a universal charging bar for custom hunting loads where adjustability key, and a semi progressive for spitting out trap loads as fast as I can pull the handle. |
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