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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ Where to Begin |
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Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:27 pm
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Joined: 20 Apr 2006
Posts: 95
Location: Southern California
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A stroke to luck, someone I know is moving, and they gave me a MEC 650. He said it has the "bars" for loading 1#@!! gauge and 16 GA.
I suspect I'll need a scale (balance beam?), but what other equipment do I need?
What are good sources for reloading data for my hulls?
Thanks!
Michael |
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Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:31 pm
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Joined: 08 Nov 2005
Posts: 3438
Location: Illinois
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Mike if no other responses email me and I will give you more info--it's been a long day and I am heading to the barn |
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Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:50 pm
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Joined: 26 Dec 2005
Posts: 79
Location: Round Rock, TX
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Most of the commercially-available books have recipies for defunct components, and a few for currently-available parts. The 16 guage group is an excellent source for recipies; send a PM to RWG if you're interested (there is a modest fee). If you search thoroughly enough on this site, you'll find some recipies as well. The group, though, is excellent--I made some low-recoil loads that my wife doesn't even feel and loves to shoot.
Welcome aboard! With the data, you'll be able to build loads you won't be able to buy anywhere. |
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Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:14 pm
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Joined: 01 Jan 2006
Posts: 610
Location: Parker,CO,US
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Michael - the low pressure group has a lot of good data as referenced above. You can also get a 16 ga loading manual from BPI with good data that is reasonably current.. BPI is also a good source reloading components. The powder scale will insure that you are throwing proper powder weights. Decide what loads you want to try and you might need to get a couple of additional powder bushings. If you didn't get the manual with your loader, you will need one.
Have fun!
Hc |
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