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| < 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ Finally have a 16ga press |
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Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:25 pm
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Joined: 25 Feb 2012
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Location: NE Kansas
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| Well yesterday I got my 410ga Mec 600jr switched over to 16ga with some minor difficulty changing everything out. It was not as quick a processes as I had thought in the beginning. Though I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to get the proper crimp with only two shells. I won't be able to really start reloading on it till I go out and shoot some boxes of factory shells. Since I cut most of my hulls for roll crimping. Oh well it gives me an excuse to take the M37 out to the range. |
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Thu Jul 24, 2014 2:47 am
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
Posts: 9463
Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Conrats on the switch over, yes, it is a pain.
That is why I have dedicated gauge presses
Mike |
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Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:52 am
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
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Location: Northeast Ohio
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| Wait until you try some of your own 3/4 and 7/8 oz. loads and see how they smash targets and kill game birds (doves in my particular case)! You'll wonder why you waited so long and have a new appreciation for your "The Queen of the uplands", sweet carrying guns. |
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Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:16 am
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Joined: 24 Jun 2013
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Location: canandaigua - western n.y. (formerly deerhunter)
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| lets all give our buddy Nick a moment of appreciation for the DR - this sorta thinking used to be difficult at best without the wad MADE for it ! |
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Molly sez AArrrooooooah ! |
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Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:36 am
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Joined: 08 Aug 2011
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Location: Central CT
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Those 7/8 oz. loads with the DR16 are working great in my 1100. My step daughter is learning to shoot, and a no recoil load is just what is needed.
Thanks Nick!!! |
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Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:19 am
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Location: Illinois
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Back in the day I had a single 600 -changeovers got faster each time but were still a pain.Eventually went to a dedicated,progressive press in each gauge.The 600 is a great press to learn on.As your shooting volume increases you may want to look into a Grabber.Another vote for the 3/4oz loads--I have used them for hunting and also on the clays with great results.Enjoy  |
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