MEC 600 Jr. - Setting Up and Adjusting The Best Shotshell Press For The Money

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MEC 600 Jr. - Setting Up and Adjusting The Best Shotshell Press For The Money

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The Reloading Craft

Күн бұрын

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@shannondefriese9598 24 күн бұрын

As a newer reloader, this was extremely informative in that you explained not only function, but adjustments. Now I’m going to go look for that primer feeder for mine as well.

@thereloadingcraft 24 күн бұрын

Happy to help!

@miked8227 4 ай бұрын

That was one of the best instructional videos I’ve ever seen here. You did well but what else would you expect from someone that can do a near flawless restoration on a device like you did.👍🏻🇺🇸

@jasonuren 10 ай бұрын

I just picked up a 600 “jr” for $20. Thanks for the video. I plan to fix it up and use it for sure.

@PoppaWheelies 6 ай бұрын

Nice of you to make this video. I bought a pre 82 at pawn shop for $45 yesterday. Missing the containers and primer attachment pocket.

@PoppaWheelies 6 ай бұрын

Primer pocket , bottles , and powder bushings ordered !

@CarlPapa88 3 ай бұрын

@@PoppaWheeliesGot a deal there. 👍

@troysmith8153 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done!! Hell of job filming one handed, plus went over everything in detail with easy to understand instructions. Great job!

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁 Post-editing stabilization helped too haha, but it still took some work 😉

@dslife1 Жыл бұрын

Nice work bringing that old Mec back to life 👍 Good info 👍

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! It was rewarding for sure, and they’re not too hard to work on honestly.

@sherlock1895 7 ай бұрын

This was one of, if not, the best video I’ve ever watched on shot shell reloading. In a few days I’ll have received a used MEC 600 Jr. and this will be extremely helpful as I set it up to use. Thank you kindly for this video. Cheers!

@thereloadingcraft 7 ай бұрын

You’re most welcome, and thank you for those kind words! If you have any questions setting it up, feel free to email me at thereloadingcraft@gmail.com! ☺️ Happy to help!

@Eric-gi9kg Жыл бұрын

Excellent Detail I was able to obtain a MEC Jr. over 20ish years ago....still in the box. Unfortunately, I have yet to set it up. Being a visual learner... With this video, I'll have NO problem...(fingers crossed)

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! If ya have a questions, I’d be happy to answer as well

@jdboswell3308 8 ай бұрын

An outstanding video that clearly explains the tweaks and tips on how to operate the MEC 600 jr. Well done!

@thereloadingcraft 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁

@caseycleveland8810 10 ай бұрын

You know a LOT about how it works! Excellent video! Excellent explanations! Thank you!

@thereloadingcraft 10 ай бұрын

You’re most welcome, thanks for watching!

@precisionhomesdesign 4 ай бұрын

Very well done! You explain things clearly and thoroughly.

@josephsobnosky1429 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! That was very well explained.

@kevinb871 11 ай бұрын

I’m picking on of these up tomorrow second hand. Thank you so much for this video,

@raysherrod9322 Жыл бұрын

Thank you every much for making this video. I learn more from you in vides than I learned from talking witn Mec. I have ask a lot of people and you have made this so simple.

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! ☺️ If you’ve got any other questions, feel free to drop a comment or email me! (Email address on my info page)

@gr9635 21 күн бұрын

Nice job explaining how the press works. I've got two of these and they are work horses. They're are kinda like a good 4-wheel drive: They ain't fast - but they get you where you want to go.

@thereloadingcraft 20 күн бұрын

Well said!

@culinaryavatar9563 Ай бұрын

I just picked up two Mec 600 jr presses with all the dies and attachments for $500. I also got 10 reloading books. Looking forward to getting some work done. Appreciate the good video, thanks!

@JoshMo1993 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. I've been thinking about upgrading and now I'm going to for sure. Love the setup and walk through.

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome, and glad you found it helpful! If you’ve got any questions, feel free to drop a comment, or contact me via email!

@lornebatez2013 Жыл бұрын

An amazing video with great detail 👌 you are a natural teacher ❤

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Well thank ya! ☺️ Happy to help 👌🏻

@rapstarD Жыл бұрын

Fantastic walk through. Thank you!

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome! Glad it could help!

@SilverEddie Жыл бұрын

Just got an old one myself. Missing the final crimp die and the 2 bottles but that appears to be it. We will see. Excellent video thank you.

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome! If there’s anything I can do to help, let me know!

@skiphill9 Жыл бұрын

Many Thanks! I was given a pre 1982 MEC 300 Jr. like yours and in similar condition . My press is old enough that the handle and other metal parts are blued instead of paint! I dissembled mine and boiled the metal parts for an hour an used a Carting wheel to remove the remaining rust. Boiling water will convert the iron oxide to iron nitrate which can be removed with the carting wheel and not damage the bluing! Your video answered my questions about how to set up and adjust the press.

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! I love how well MEC made these machines that even years later they’re still easily maintained

@boomerrangerron 18 күн бұрын

Great job on this MEC restoration and the video! I have an old MEC 600 JR, in 20 GA that I bought from a guy at my gun club which was all completely assembled but it does need some TLC work. I don't think I'll add the primer feeder since this is really. single stage press. Thanks for sharing as I hope to get mine operational just as soon as my order from INLINE FABRICATIONS quick-release mechanism arrives.

@thereloadingcraft 18 күн бұрын

Thank you! Have the in-line fab setup myself and love it!

@richardkut3976 Жыл бұрын

Excellent details, thanks.

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Most welcome, thanks for watching!

@arnoldgibbens621 2 ай бұрын

WOW JUST WOW! Great job!

@thereloadingcraft 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@varney2010 8 ай бұрын

Great video, i've just been given two Mecs and this is a big help.

@thereloadingcraft 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

@JWheeler331 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I have a 10g press I just picked up cause I want to be able to star crimp sometimes instead of just roll crimp. Need to adjust everything now.

@thereloadingcraft 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@RUgryumov Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥great job 🤝

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁 if ya have any questions feel free to ask or email me!

@carellouw5722 6 ай бұрын

Very good video! Thanks

@thereloadingcraft 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@fransullivan4099 6 ай бұрын

Great Video - very clear and concise

@thereloadingcraft 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@reelblessingchartersl.l.c.515 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very informative

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@carllove3705 10 ай бұрын

Very nice video. I just ordered a brand new MEC 600 JR MK5 for .410, and another one for 28 gauge. I found both of them on eBay. Couldn't find them in the gauges I needed in any of the local sporting goods stores.

@billbozworth5392 Жыл бұрын

great info thank you sir

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@phild8095 Жыл бұрын

Great instructions. Nice rebuild. Love my 600 Jr. Mk V in 410. I find it precise, reasonable to adjust, easy to use especially when compared to the Lee Load All. (I have both). Buckshot must be loaded manually. Does the old version have the ability to tilt the shot and powder bottles backwards? That way they can be emptied without making a mess.

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Yep! The Pre-82 model can tip the top backward as well. Any recommendations for buckshot? That’s next on the list!

@phild8095 Жыл бұрын

@@thereloadingcraft ballisticproducts has some nice PDF manuals. I have the Small Bore Manual 11th edition which has reliable load data for 410 buckshot. I'm sure if you look around there you will find a manual for the manual you need. They also sell buckshot and other components.

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

I will give them a look!

@jameswarner6899 11 ай бұрын

Will it do 3 1/2 inch

@CarlPapa88 3 ай бұрын

Just saw one for $80 shipped on eBay. Not bad.

@Eric-gi9kg Жыл бұрын

In your demonstration, you did one at a time. Can you stagger the shells so you're doing a progressive load? Would this be an issue? Disregard...I asked before seeing the end. My bad

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

I get asked that a lot haha, because the ram travels down to different positions for each station (and you need 3 operations in the powder, wad, and shot) so it would put the operations out of step.

@swahgg 11 ай бұрын

Can you give me some information on how to get the squirrel out of the crimp

@davidroberson7844 2 ай бұрын

I'm not sure how old my MEC is, the resizer is a squizer resizer.

@Gspsx Жыл бұрын

Can these do buck shot, primary 00?

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

They can, however the buckshot will need to be loaded into the wad by hand.

@Gspsx Жыл бұрын

@@thereloadingcraft Thanks!

@Tread70 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the plastic type pre crimp and crimp/taper pieces?

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

You can order directly through MEC, or I got mine through Ballistic Products Inc. BPI is a huge shotshell reloading retailer and stocks a lot of parts for MEC presses and others. They were a little bit better price than direct through MEC, so I went there.

@timmothyfreeman1869 6 ай бұрын

What brand and color of paint did you use? I have an older 20 gauge press I want to restore but MEC doesn’t sell the paint. Thanks

@davidcudlip6587 9 ай бұрын

Still use one for 16 & 20 gauge loads. They run forever.

@thereloadingcraft 9 ай бұрын

They really do. Very durable and maintainable

@chadeden2769 Жыл бұрын

I've got an old Mec jr that I'd like to set up for Turkey loads but I'm confused how to choose what bar an bushing to use

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

So choosing the bar just comes down to figuring out what amount of shot you want. (7/8, 1oz, 1.25 oz, etc…) From there, a loading manual should have a chart saying for X-grains of a certain powder, use bushing number whatever for this load. Basically you figure out what load you want to use, then get the right size shot bar and then bushings to match the proper powder charge. Check on a scale after setup to ensure its correct, of course.

@hanamakoji 9 ай бұрын

Can this press crimp shell hulls with LEE Lead-cast slugs in it? Thanks!

@CFurnace-72 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Do you have one in .410? my shot tube has always had a problem with shot binding or clogging as the shot drops. I’ve replaced the tube with same results. The tube is brush cleaned. Mec rep said to coat the shot with foot powder, I’ve also tried dry graphite but no luck. The shot still jams as it falls. Any advice?

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Interesting 🤔 since mine is only in 12, I don’t know if the shot tubes are different sizes between the models. What size/type of shot are you using?

@CFurnace-72 Жыл бұрын

@@thereloadingcraft 7 1/2, 8 for my Judge snake gun. I use that due to rifling in the judge. It gives a decent pattern at 2-3 paces. However just added a semi 410 and may try different shot size.

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Hmm, 7.5 or 8 shot should be plenty small enough to drop reliably, I’d think. What’s an approx. diameter on the drop tube?

@miked8227 4 ай бұрын

I have a mec 250 available for 40 bucks but just wonder if it’s too old to try n use.

@davidroberson7844 2 ай бұрын

Does this work on high brass or do you need another die set up?

@b.simmons5234 8 ай бұрын

Just picked one up. Is the cost same as buying the 12 gauge?

@user-bl7pp1xj9q 9 ай бұрын

What are both the bottles filled with? Sorry new to this and would love to try this out cheers!

@CarlPapa88 3 ай бұрын

Shot on the left. Powder on the right.

@jonleone777 Жыл бұрын

How do you tell the differance between the pre 83 and post 83.

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Easiest way for me is to see if the dies are steel or plastic, and to look at the wad guide, though there are other small nuances as well.

@billbozworth5392 Жыл бұрын

almost impossible to obtain shot. any recommendations?

@thereloadingcraft Жыл бұрын

Depending on where you’re located, mom&pop style gunshops can be your best friend for finding shot, so you don’t have shipping costs. If not, there are places like BPI and RotoMetals that will ship shot to you.