shotgun reloading

peddler

January 16, 2013 10:33

Any options on best reloading press for 16 and 20 gauge shotgun?

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  peddler

  January 16, 2013 10:33

  After the equipment is bought and paid for and the hulls accumulated-How much would it cost to reload a box of 20 ga trap loads. I can buy loaded rounds for $3.50 a box right now. I just bought a new gun and probably will put about 1000 rnds a year through it. What can I expect to load a box of light trap loads 20 ga for?
  Dave

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  coop359

  January 17, 2013 04:58

  quote:Originally posted by peddler
  Any options on best reloading press for 16 and 20 gauge shotgun?
  A MEC 600 jr is a fine reloader for both

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  rsnyder55

  January 17, 2013 05:05

  I've alway used the MECs, but for 20 and 12 gauge.
  
  I have a Sizemaster for my 20 as I don't shoot 20's as much, but I do have multiple 20 gauges shotguns.
  
  I have a Grabber that is progressive because I shoot a lot of 12 gauge with multiple shotguns.
  
  Both have resizers which compress the shells back to factory dimensions. If you don't have an O/U or more than one shotgun in the gauges, then you may not need the resizing function.
  
  Both have done over tens of thousand of shells without any failure.

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  longspur rider

  January 17, 2013 05:31

  I have a 20 ga MEC grabber I bought used. Works great. Also have a grabber in 410. I shoot the 410 the most. Have a 600 jr in 12 ga & 410. They are fine reloading presses. If you are just starting ut reloading I would advise using the 600 jr single stage press untill you realy are comfortable with what you are doing before going to a progressive press.

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  wolfpack

  January 17, 2013 09:25

  Have a Mec sizemaster in both gauges and it does a wonderful job.

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  charliemeyer007

  January 17, 2013 12:10

  I have run all kinds, most seem to work fine if adjusted properly. The magazine tube on my Ithaca 37 is a much tighter fit than my Remington 870's. Even low base stuff that had been shot in loose double's would cause problems with the 37'sl, the solution was the collet case sizer from MEC. I have 3 Pacific's DL 166 ? and the mec sizer.
  
  Check your bushing with a scale. Technique and consistency in operation will go a long way towards uniform loads.

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  Sky Soldier

  January 17, 2013 14:38

  MEC's work great. But, you have to make it work great (setting and adjusting). And the price is right. JMO

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