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| < 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ 2 1/2 in Sizemaster |
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Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:43 pm
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Is the MEC 16g Sizemaster OK for 2 1/2"???
Most of my 16g will be roll crimped 2 1/2" hulls but I want the capability for 2 3/4" star crimp also.
If the Sizemaster is OK will there be some "tweaking" necessary for the 2 3/4"?
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Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:24 pm
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Yes, the Sizemaster is great for 2 1/2 ammo.
No tweaking necessary if you do not use the crimp starter and
final crimp stations.
Of course, I star crimp my 2 1/2 ammo.
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Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:13 pm
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If I star crimp the 2 1/2's what is necessary as far any tooling changes or adjustments.
Of course if I continue roll crimping, I will just yank them off the Sizemaster and take them to the drill press.
Your star crimps look good. I have just started roll crimping and find it fun and interesting. |
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Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:37 pm
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The tooling needed is a few cents.
I think 6 cents, a penny and a nickel epoxied together
and under the hull for the crimp start and final crimp.
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Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:17 pm
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| skeettx wrote: |
The tooling needed is a few cents.
I think 6 cents, a penny and a nickel epoxied together
and under the hull for the crimp start and final crimp.
Mike
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Hi the method Mike is talking about is called a 52 cent short kit. It's a quarter and a penny glued together and will slide into the crimp start and another in the final crimp stage..thus the 52c
You can also get a short kit from MEC
Good Luck!!!
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Fri Mar 14, 2014 2:30 pm
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OK. You guys have convinced me.
I ordered a Sizemaster from Midway. Will be here next week. Will then have an almost new Lee Load All II for disposal.
Why a quarter and penny? Does the penny side go up? Still not certain that I won't roll crimp. Just kinda find it fun. |
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Sat Mar 15, 2014 4:59 pm
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| Love it-my short shell kit is 2 cents for 2-5/8" and actually 3 cents for 2-1/2" loads. Shot a lot of 'em! Mike |
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