MEC crimp starter fix

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11 ай бұрын

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@ddselvig 5 ай бұрын

Thats such a good idea! I've been plagued by that crimp starter problem ever since I started using the plastic crimp starters. I'm going to convert all three of my presses to what you did.

@rcgray1957 3 ай бұрын

An easy fix, I'm glad I could help

@blueclouds5052 Ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate you sharing! 🤠👍

@rcgray1957 Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@jamesp739 8 ай бұрын

Nice easy fix, thank you! Also like your stand. If's heavy enough that you don't have to clamp or bolt it to the bench. That makes it easy to clear off the bench if you need it for other projects or to make adjustments to the loader. It never fails that what you need to adjust is always on the back side of the machine. I know the focus was on the modification to the pre-crimp die, but it would have been helpful to some if we could have seen the effects of the adjustments to the shell when you applied the pre-crimps. In other words, too little, too much, just right. Thanks again for taking the time to make and post your video!

@eddieb4227 9 ай бұрын

Great video. You didn't waste any time with long stories, justhe facts mam, just the facts!

@rcgray1957 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your commets

@sodapanties 8 ай бұрын

I'm just getting started with reloading 12 gauge...great video! Thank you for sharing!

@williampereira1030 7 ай бұрын

Can show video adjusting next station (5th)? It’s challenging for me to to get the tapered crimps. BTW excellent video and thank you for sharing your experiences.

@briansimpson2608 6 ай бұрын

That was an awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to put it out. Just purchase a 9000gn display unit…missing parts and manual so starting to work on it and these videos give me hope.

@Geoffelbeans 23 күн бұрын

Just stumbled upon this video recently. I’m still new to reloading with my MEC reloading presses. My starter crimps haven’t fallen out yet but I now know what to do to fix them because of this video!! Thank you so much!! Aside from that… Would you happen to have any knowledge on reloading 10 gauge 2-7/8” vintage loads? Primarily for a Winchester 1901.

@eddieb4227 9 ай бұрын

I got the 650n for free and rebuilt it. Didn't want to buy a primer feed tray. Got just the tube and was hand losing them. Then looked over at the hornady 366 abs said they have to be close. Works great to load manually, just have to rotate it around to keep the primers falling in. The mec one didn't work well unless modifying it. Hit to cut the upper bezels piece of. Cut below the edge with a pipe cutter and push the first piece on. I had two hornady primer trays.

@rcgray1957 9 ай бұрын

I picked up a 12 gauge grabber with most of the parts missing. I am going to do a restoration on it, paint it, make it like new. Then put it up for sale. I have 6 mec's, 3 are hydraulic, 20,28,and .410

@eddieb4227 9 ай бұрын

@@rcgray1957 I think the grabber is the way to go if doing manual loading. The 9000 electrics work well also. With the PW if loading othere than all brass bases have to resize on another machine. I just reviewed all of them on a mec. The H 366 in the sizing die, if they are high brass or steel base, makes the base shake badly when pushing back to push the hill out. Causing the shot to come out of the case leaving the shot station. The drain holes and track aren't big or deep enough and jam the plate. So just resize all of the hills first before reloading. That is why I think mec is a better product.

@rcgray1957 9 ай бұрын

@@eddieb4227 I believe I have the comments turned back on. I think I figured it out

@eddieb4227 9 ай бұрын

@@rcgray1957 nobody has shown a good video on seeing up the advance and indexing of the turn table. That might help viewing. Your new and not showing up on searches. Just give it time.

@johnpajak9168 7 ай бұрын

Always great videos. I suscribed.

@eddieb4227 9 ай бұрын

You mean like a ponsness warren 800 plus! That was a good job showing people that. I'm not sure if PW uses mech or hornady pre crimp die. But ballistic products makes a really nice on!

@rcgray1957 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@scottquasebarth677 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information 👍, I will be using it.

@rcgray1957 8 ай бұрын

Glad I could help😊

@devilsadvocate783 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@kenpoland1572 8 ай бұрын

wish i found this out sooner, hell of an easy fix

@rcgray1957 8 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@briancarrel4887 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Easy fix thanks

@rcgray1957 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@rcgray1957 8 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@joshtaylor5192 6 ай бұрын

What a great fix.

@johnpajak9168 7 ай бұрын

Great fix. Which press is that? I need to upgrade. Excellent camera views.

@rcgray1957 7 ай бұрын

Hi, the press is a MEC 9000G. very good press. The new ones have an improved primer tray and are 9000GN

@rcgray1957 7 ай бұрын

Yes it's totally portable, it's not bolted down at all

@danielcox1602 4 ай бұрын

Or after 100k rounds. Buy a new part.. you had your dollars worth for sure.. all these parts from walmart or wherever. Probably came to more than a new pre crimp

@eddieb4227 9 ай бұрын

My 650 n 20g came with a metal one with a 6 and 8 point collars that go in

@rcgray1957 9 ай бұрын

Yes I remember those as well. That was a much better design. My first Mec 600 was like that. I don't know why they changed it.

@eddieb4227 9 ай бұрын

@@rcgray1957 cost,easy of manufacture, resale of parts. Allen Bradley quit making their PLC systems. Once their product just kept running they weren't selling enough in sales. That is a big factor in developing anything any more. The best machine for sawing shingles was made by golden in the early 1900's. We were still using them in the 90's on they Olympic peninsula.

@abcsandoval 8 күн бұрын

how do I safely remove an unspent primer from a bad reload? Won't re running the shell back again through the deprmer stage detonate it?

@lfeco 8 ай бұрын

Did you make the plate the loader is mounted to?

@rcgray1957 8 ай бұрын

Yes I did make it. I'm a welder and made it out of aluminum.

@rcgray1957 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I did make it. I am a welder and made it out of aluminum probably 30 years ago. It works perfectly. Thank for noticing.

@JoseluisMarra 6 ай бұрын

Buon pomeriggio scusami vorrei sapere per acquistare una machina di queste e possibile del USA in Italia grazie

@rcgray1957 3 ай бұрын

I can get you in touch with a supplier for MEC reloaders, you can call them or write them. Order and pay for it and have them ship to you in Italy. Let me know if I can help you with anymore information. CAC Associates Inc. 136 Lazor Road P.O. Box 566 Ebensburg, PA 15931 Phone # 814-472-4430 Customer service, customerservice@cacassociatesir. I hope this helps. You can also look on Ebay