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I just received a 35 year old MEC 600 Jr for free from a relative. Everything looks brand new on it, but, it's missing the manual and charge bar. I know that MEC has long since gone to bushings in their charge bars rather than buying separate bars. ... However the Shot cavity is fixed on the new style bars. Only the powder side has bushings, so ...

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MEC 600 Jr Wad Guide Spring. I have an older MEC 600 Jr that I picked up a year ago to be my second reloader. I’m in the process of setting it up for 1oz loads and have updated it to the newer wad guide bracket to accept the new style wad guides. When I ordered the new wad guide bracket (#66) from the 600 JR MK5 parts list I noticed they …84 posts · Joined 2006. #1 ·Apr 17, 2024. Mec 600 Jr. (28 gauge)- This problem just started. Loader is about 3 years old. Never experienced this before. I drop the powder, raise handle, wad goes in with downstroke, then drop shot. On the upstroke, some of the shot hangs in the tube. At the top of the stoke, the rest of the shot falls on top ...Open the MEC 600 Jr Mark V loading press. Remove any shells from the machine. Locate the pressure adjustment screw located on the base of the press near the shell plate. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to increase the wad pressure or counterclockwise to decrease the wad pressure, a quarter to a half turn at a time.MEC Charge bars-old style (resurrected) ... spill shot, 'bad' words are permitted. This is one reason that I gave my brother a 20 ga Grabber, and I'm happy with my 600 Jr.'s and a stand-alone Super-sizer. For now, set aside the hi-brass hulls (save for 'special' loads so you recognize at a glance). ... So on the old MEC chart it lists the 2 and ...

Die sets are available to convert your existing 600 Jr. Mark V to another gauge. Die sets are available in 10, 12, 16, 20, 28 and .410 Bore. (1982-1985) Shotshell Reloaders. Reloader Units; Auto-Mate ... Contact MEC Outdoors MEC Outdoors. 800 Horicon Street, Suite 1 Mayville, WI 53050 USA [email protected]. MEC Reloaders. 1-800-797-4632 Press 1Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for MEC 600 jr 12 gauge Conversion Die Set/Kit (Old Style) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! ... Old style 600 Jr. MPN. MC833512. Press Type. Single Stage. Item description from the seller. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.The 600 Jr. Literature Pack includes the owner's manual, parts list for pre 1982 models and 1982-1985 models, powder bushing chart, powder instruction sheet, accessor flyer, and retail price list. ... Contact MEC Outdoors MEC Outdoors. 800 Horicon Street, Suite 1 Mayville, WI 53050 USA [email protected]. MEC Reloaders. 1-800-797-4632 Press 1

Some of the older 600's didn't have the Pro Check, but that's easily added and I think it helps speed things up to some extent. Basically, a 600 is a 600, as far as what it does and how it operates. The 700 Versamec is also basically just a 600 in that it would also load 3 inch shells. That capability was added to the 600 Jr Mark 5 and the 700 ...MEC Short Kit .410 3" to 2-1/2" #9140. Allows you to convert 600JR, Sizemaster, or Steelmaster loaders to load shortened shells. Leave the loader adjusted for long hulls and change to shorter by simply inserting this nifty machined plate. Convert 3" to 2-1/2". Includes riser plate and tube.

I have thousands of once-fired old-style AA .410 hulls and some of them refuse to accept even a Winchester primer easily. The progressive MEC 650 is an entirely different press than the single-stage 600 Jr. and I see no way one could successfully do any shimming in the primer cup of a 600 Jr.14360 posts · Joined 1998. #1 · Sep 18, 2017. Does anybody now if MEC still sells the "OLD" style charge bars ( the ones WITHOUT that White rubber grommet in the top of the bar). I do not like the new ones at all! The rubber deteriorates and shot digs into the grommet and gets caught between the bar and the loader head.Embraer's new Praeton 600 private jet can get you from Miami to São Paulo in style and comfort. Fractional jet ownership company Flexjet has taken delivery of its first Embraer Pra...The versamec had all steel dies and included the pro check. The 600 started with steel dies and no pro check. The later ones had plastic dies. The 700's work great. I still have two 50 years old that I use for hunting loads and load development. Age just makes one old. Only the wise benefit from experience.Member. Join Date: January 10, 2007. Posts: 47. Help with older MEC charge bars. I am trying to set up Dads old MEC 600 jr. The charge bars that I have only state gauge and then a #. They will not take a bushing. I have looked and looked and can find no chart that decodes these numbers, including MEC web site, pre - 1982 section.

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mcanders. 677 posts · Joined 2008. #2 · Sep 5, 2011. The 600jr is a single stage loader, the super 600 is a hand rotated progressive press. You can run the super 600 with just one shell in the shell plate and it will function the same as a 600jr. I have a 12ga 600jr and a Texan loader from the 60's in 20ga. Let us know what questions you have ...

Apr 13, 2005 · Mec 600 Jr - Resizing problem 28 gauge. I bought a brand new Mec 600 in 28 gauge. The resizing function scratches the heck out of the brass. It scraped off shards of brass and left a lot of brass dust. I called Mec and they sent out a new resizing ring. It does not shave off shards, but it still leaves a bunch or brass dust and the brass looks ... Feb 19, 2010 · swmp9jrm Discussion starter. 122 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Feb 19, 2010. I've been researching the possibility of getting into reloading 12 ga on a small scale, and have been looking at MEC 600 Jr. presses. There are descriptions of the 'older' model, and the 'newer' model. MEC 12 Gauge Crimp Starter Old Style Metal 6 Point Insert. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned. $24.99. fsquared51 (12,369) 99.7%. Buy It Now ... 12/16 Ga Plastic Spindex (Pre-crimper) for old MEC Reloaders for 8 sided shells. Opens in a new window or tab. Brand New. $6.99. grundythegolem (2,456) 100%. Buy It Now +$5.15 shipping. Last one ...410 resizing on MEC 600 Jr. I seem to have an excessive amount of brass shavings from my AA hulls when I run them through the resizing ring on the MEC 600. The entire circumference seems to be affected by the resizing process. I am currently using up the last of my old CF AA hulls, but the newer HS hulls have the same issues.I have 600 Jr. die sets for all of the gauges and use them as needed. The die sets are easy to switch out. It usually takes about 10 minutes once you get up on the learning curve. Since, I have other loaders, I primarily use the 600 Jr. for 3" .410's and turning out only a few loads in a given gauge - usually for testing.Set it re-size to .806 to .807, and you will be just right. That's not much of a change, but it will relieve a lot of stress on the collet. As far as the sizing ring on the 600 jr., just take what it gives and if they fit OK, then no problem. If it isn't sizing enough, then replace the ring. It's cheap.

Some of the older 600's didn't have the Pro Check, but that's easily added and I think it helps speed things up to some extent. Basically, a 600 is a 600, as far as what it does and how it operates. The 700 Versamec is also basically just a 600 in that it would also load 3 inch shells. That capability was added to the 600 Jr Mark 5 and the 700 ...Die sets are available to convert your existing 600 Jr. Mark V to another gauge. Die sets are available in 10, 12, 16, 20, 28 and .410 Bore. Choose Type. Qty. #100833512. $235.77. Find out why MEC Outdoors is the leader in shotshell reloaders and clay target machine excellence. Proudly made in America.The 600JR Mark V is a completely modernized and updated version of the original 600JR, which was first introduced way back in the mid-1950s. It's still a great reloader after all these years. Beginners and experts alike …10292 posts · Joined 2006. #15 · Dec 16, 2012. Precision Reloading also makes a 1/4 inch spacer, that you move with the hull on station 3, 4, and 5, (not required on stations 1, and 2), which makes reloading 2-1/2 inch shells a snap on single stage machines. Cost is $13.About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright ...It includes all the old red charge bars numbered from 0 to 16, and some of the numbers have a single letter behind them like OH, 1B, 8W, etc. ... I picked up an original MEC 600 JR parts diagram with the Charging Bar Guide on the back and that was dated July 3rd 1969. Thanks everyone for helping solve this mystery. I really appreciate it ...It's an add-on for the 600 jr. If your reloader is recent (last 15 years or so) the primer feeder will bolt right on. If you have a REALLY old 600, you'll need to enlarge the hole in the plate above the priming station to accept the larger diameter hollow tube. You didn't say what gauge you were reloading (probably 12), but the auto primer feed ...

Alan in Vermont said: You will need, for the 600 Jr., the Wad Guide Bracket, #1008313, as well as the new style, black plastic wad guide fingers. I had to go to MEC for the bracket but the fingers are available from a multitude of vendors. For the early 650 all you need is Wad Guide Clip Assembly, #1008377, along with the new style wad guide ...

Mec 600 Jr 10 Ga Setup Help. I got out my dad's old MEC 600 Jr. and cleaned it up after 30 years in storage. It's setup for 10Ga shells and seems to have appropriate dies, base, and ALMOST functions perfectly. When attached to the top hole in the base into the bottom hole of the the square main beam, the brass resizing leave's 1/8 inch of brass ...I put this on an old pre 1982 MEC 600 jr. It works better than the original steel crimp starter that came on the reloader. ... Adapted this to a 600 junior mark 5 that had the new style spindex. The old style is a lot better at staying in place. The new style with the friction fit will come loose on some holes hulls. Verified purchase: Yes ...May 10, 2008 · Last spring I purchased a MEC 600jr from a co-worker. Based on the fact that the now obliterated serial number was on a decal on the base, I'll assume it was a pre-82 model. I added some upgrades: first the automated primer feed, now I added a bunch of "small parts." I replaced the old style metal crimp start with the newer plastic ones and ... HHP123 Discussion starter. 176 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Apr 23, 2012. I am new to reloading and have acquired an old MEC Super 600 12 ga. reloader which appears to be a pre 1983 manufacture. I cleaned it up and it seems to function okay, but it is missing the powder and shot bottles which I have ordered. There are some parts missing from the ...the sizemaster truely sizes the metal using a collet sizer which is adjustable.....adjusted properly it will make hulls from any gun fit your chamber...the jr uses a ring type of sizer...the hull is forced into the ring swedging the metal down...it is not adjustable and due to the springieness of the metal base some shell/chamber combinations don't work out well....this is often in spades for ...Titan Reloading offers MEC Single Stage Lead Shot Charge Bars for Sale at affordable prices. Buy Online or Call 262.397.8819 today. ... MEC 600 JR. MARK 5; MEC SIZEMASTER; MEC 9000GN; MEC METALIC PRESS; ... Lee Collet Style Crimp Dies; Lee Deluxe 4 Die Sets; Lee Pistol Powder Thru Expanding Die;600 Jr Parts (Before 1982) 700 Versamec Parts. 76 Series Grabber Parts. 9000 Series (Model G) MEC 650N Parts. Versamec Parts. Sign Me Up. ... Contact MEC Outdoors MEC Outdoors. 800 Horicon Street, Suite 1 Mayville, WI 53050 USA [email protected]. MEC Reloaders. 1-800-797-4632 Press 1 [email protected] 600 JR Mark V Setup and Stations. The MEC 600 JR Mark V comes "ready to roll" with just a couple things you need to think about or take care of: Removing the powder charge plug, replacement with powder bushing (see last MEC 600 JR Mark V post for details ), validating powder charge. Validating shot charge.Die set for MEC 600 JR OLD STYLE presses only.entropy. MEC has parts for the Pre-82 ones, though they are a little more money buying right from them. I bought some parts from MEC when I rebuilt my 600 Jr. …

Pre 1982 Question. Claybreaker! Discussion starter. So I have an old MEC 600 JR I use to reload 12 gauge. I was wondering where the Wad Height Indicator and the Wad Pressure Indicator are supposed to be showing up for 1 1/8 loads and 1 oz loads. I did find this info once a little while ago and it said the fifth line for height indicator on 1 1/8.

Crimp Adjustment with MEC 600 Jr. I've managed to confuse myself again. I'm loading 7/8 oz. 7.5 shot in both AA HS and Rem hulls. I use CB1100-12 wads in the Rems and DRA12 Pink in the AA HS with 18.5 gr. of Clays over Fio 616 primers. The Rems load and crimp great, but the AA HS have the typical bulge that occurs when the stack is too tall.

A beginners basic guide to loading shotgun shells with a Mec 600 loader. Is a very basic guide for the beginner.$199.93. MEC Outdoors 600 Jr Mark V Die Set - convert your 600 Jr Mark V to another gauge. Available in 10,12,16,20,28 gauges. Order online now.Detailed Description. MEC Die Set for 600 Jr. Mark V #8452. This is all you need to convert the gauge of your MEC 600JR Mark V reloaders. (For any 600JR made after 1985.) Kit includes: KO Bushing, 8320. Resize Ring, 8465. Deprime Punch. Lock Nut (round)Made In U.S.A. CLUB Member Savings. MEC 600 Jr. Mark 5 Shotshell Reloader. $329.99 - $374.99. CLUB Member Price Terms & Conditions. Purchase must be charged to your CLUB card issued by Capital One, N.A. Prices are subject to change and typographical, photographic, and/or descriptive errors are subject tocorrection. Offers available on eligible ...Set it re-size to .806 to .807, and you will be just right. That's not much of a change, but it will relieve a lot of stress on the collet. As far as the sizing ring on the 600 jr., just take what it gives and if they fit OK, then no problem. If it isn't sizing enough, then replace the ring. It's cheap.MEC 600 Jr. 8 Point Crimp Jump to Latest Follow 1K views 5 replies 5 participants last post by BobK Mar 17, 2009I put this on an old pre 1982 MEC 600 jr. It works better than the original steel crimp starter that came on the reloader. ... Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New. 5 out of 5 stars. by hal_hunt Jan 06, 2020. Old style is the best. Adapted this to a 600 junior mark 5 that had the new style spindex. The old style is a lot better at staying in ...I have 600 Jr. die sets for all of the gauges and use them as needed. The die sets are easy to switch out. It usually takes about 10 minutes once you get up on the learning curve. Since, I have other loaders, I primarily use the 600 Jr. for 3" .410's and turning out only a few loads in a given gauge - usually for testing. MEC 600 Jr. Mark 5 Single Stage Shotshell Press 410 Bore 2-1/2" FREE SHIP! Opens in a new window or tab. Brand New. $349.99. Top Rated Plus. Sellers with highest ... 1387 posts · Joined 2006. #4 · Jan 28, 2013. I have redone some MEC's by just cleaning them in a flat oil drain pan and a small paint brush and some paint thinner to degrease. Then I steel wool or sand off any light rust and re-blue those parts. I have repainted the bases with spray paint and they look new.Contact MEC Outdoors MEC Outdoors. 800 Horicon Street, Suite 1 Mayville, WI 53050 USA [email protected]. MEC Reloaders. 1-800-797-4632 Press 1 [email protected]. MEC Clay Target Machines. 1-800-797-4632 Press 2 [email protected] 600 Jr. is an inexpensive and fairly efficient loader for low-moderate volumes (16) and relatively goof-proof reloading (.410). I tried reloading .410s on a Grabber but was frustrated by the messes I made when shot bridged or wads partially backed out as well as the less than stellar crimps on older hulls that weren't indexed by hand.

Receive $3.40 OP Bucks. Free shipping* & free returns*. Expert AdviceRFQPrice Match. Add to Wishlist. Product Info for Mec 600jr. Die Set .410 Bore Pre-mark V. Made of high tensile steel the MEC Juniors size die single cavity set includes a size pilot die with roll crimper, a shell holder die with roll crimper, and two shell holders die with an ...The MEC 600 Jr. is no exception. The 600 Jr. offers the con- venience of simple, single-stage operation at an affordable price. The 600 Jr. is remarkable in that it performs each of the basic reloading steps with a mere pull on the handle—depriming, priming, resizing the metal base, measuring the correct amount ... As we saw on the previous ... Mec - 600 JR OLD STYLE 3" CONVERSION KIT 12/20ga (pre '85 model) Be the first to review this product. $60.99. Notify me when this product is in stock. Wishlist Compare. Details. MEC 600 JR OLD STYLE 3" CONVERSION KIT 12/20ga (pre '85 model) More Information. 01lariat. The Sizemaster has a much better resizing system. The Sizing collet clamps around the entire shell head high or low brass brass or steel forming it perfectly back to oem specs. The only real resistance is the primer being punched out and the collet closing a little. The Jr uses a sizing ring.Instagram:https://instagram. parthenon city crossword clueobits council bluffsvetiq plainfielddeez nuts in your mouth song Takes 10-15 seconds. The starter is on the first crimp station (first one on the left side) and is as simple to change as indicated above. :wink: Leave this camp ground a little better than you found it. Like. B. bcpifish. 582 posts · Joined 2008. #4 · Jan 5, 2009. Agree that if you have the newer Mark 5 600 Jr. it is a simple as snap off ... The current style allows the 8300 wad guides to slide right into the rod. The old version you had to unsrew a cap and take out the orange wad guide fingers and put the new one in screwing the cap back on to lock in the wad guide. For use on the following presses ONLY. Sizemaster 77 MEC 600 Jr. – Pre 1982 MEC 700. KIT INCLUDES: 830012-Wad Guide 10 day forecast for hilton head island scwonka showtimes near cmx cinebistro at waverly place Wad guide bracket for use on the following models: Pre-82 Jr., 82-85 600 Jr, 700 Versamec, Sizemaster. The part replaces the 453p in the older Versamec and 600 Jr. (pre 1982) models. ... Contact MEC Outdoors MEC Outdoors. 800 Horicon Street, Suite 1 Mayville, WI 53050 USA [email protected]. MEC Reloaders. 1-800-797-4632 Press 1 bmv ohio hours columbus My older MEC 600's could be adjusted to load 2 3/4" or 3" with a few extra parts. I see that the MEC 600 JR 410 presses are offered in 2 1/2" or 3". ... Both the old and the new styles produce great reloads for me. ... The plastic ones work just as well though. The wad guide on the newer style is also better in my opinion as is the new crimp ...BTW - published weights for bushings are an estimate based on a mythical "average grain size" always go by the actual weight it is throwing with your specific powder, in your loader, and adjust the bushing size accordingly. FYI - The load in throwing is in a AA hull, 16.5 grns. of 700X, Cheddite 209 primer, WAA12 wad, 1-1/8th oz. of #8 shot.MEC 600 JR OLD STYLE 3" Conversion Kit 12/20 BORE (MEC63) Search: Search. 01377 267090 [email protected] ... Look no further than the world's #1 selling shotshell reloader - the MEC 600 Jr. Mark V! MEC is known for making high quality presses that will last. The 600 Jr. Mark 5 is MEC's most popular single stage model and for good reason.