I set up a used MEC 9000 progressive reloader over the weekend with a downloaded manual from mecs sight. works great. But I have a question for anyone familar with this press. How do you stop ? I would think you would unhook the chain to stop the primer feed but how do you stop the powder and shot from dropping ? I'm sure the info is there i just can't seem to find it
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Mec 9000
- Thread starter jhog1
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Yes, you need to support the shot bottle to avoid a mess. With experience, you'll learn to let your shot bottle run low as you near the end of your loading session. But, if you pay attention, a full bottle of shot shouldn't cause any problems.
Typically, to stop loading you just stop putting shells in the machine and stop the primers, the powder and shot drop will automatically stop, at the appropriate time, if the lock is working properly. Tilting the measure assembly, as I mentioned earlier, is really useful only when things get fouled up.
No, that's the function of the bark lock. If all is working well, if there's not a shell in the powder drop station, then the bar will remain locked in the "cocked" position. If there is a shell in position, then the lock will open and allow the bar to be pulled to the right by the return spring and drop powder. Try running you machine empty (without primers and the bottles) and you'll see how the lock works.if the last shell is under the shot won't it drop powder to an empty station?
Typically, to stop loading you just stop putting shells in the machine and stop the primers, the powder and shot drop will automatically stop, at the appropriate time, if the lock is working properly. Tilting the measure assembly, as I mentioned earlier, is really useful only when things get fouled up.
oneounceload
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Cradle that shot bottle like a baby as you tilt it back, then simply unscrew it and stand it upright. One of the biggest design flaws of the MEC when compared to the other major makers is their powder/shot bottle set up with those small, easily breakable necks. Unless you need to change components or are done for a long time, most folks just leave the components in the bottles until the next session.
I'll disagree with my friend Zippy about letting it get down low in the bottle - I have found shot drops to be inconsistent when it gets below 1/4 of a bottle - I try to keep my hoppers between 1/2 and 3/4 full all the time - powder and shot drops seem to be better - at least for me on my machine
I'll disagree with my friend Zippy about letting it get down low in the bottle - I have found shot drops to be inconsistent when it gets below 1/4 of a bottle - I try to keep my hoppers between 1/2 and 3/4 full all the time - powder and shot drops seem to be better - at least for me on my machine
There is an adjustment for the charge bar locking mechanism - check your manual / but since yours is working fine, no reason to fuss with it.
I also keep my bottles at least 1/4 full - to make sure I get consistent drops - especially on powder.
MEC sells a "bottle stabilizer" ---- but you can easily make one by cutting a piece of wood - starting with about 1 1/2" X 3" and cut a pair of half moons to match the dimensions of the bottle...line the cuts with a little bit of foam rubber so they fit snug....and use a strap and some velcro to secure the strap ( or buy the MEC version ...which looks more professional ) ....it keeps the bottles from moving at all as you cycle the press.
I think you'll find the 9000 series MEC - will be a loader that will last for many generations... I like them a lot / and have them in 12ga, 20ga, 28ga and .410... / they've never let me down.
I also keep my bottles at least 1/4 full - to make sure I get consistent drops - especially on powder.
MEC sells a "bottle stabilizer" ---- but you can easily make one by cutting a piece of wood - starting with about 1 1/2" X 3" and cut a pair of half moons to match the dimensions of the bottle...line the cuts with a little bit of foam rubber so they fit snug....and use a strap and some velcro to secure the strap ( or buy the MEC version ...which looks more professional ) ....it keeps the bottles from moving at all as you cycle the press.
I think you'll find the 9000 series MEC - will be a loader that will last for many generations... I like them a lot / and have them in 12ga, 20ga, 28ga and .410... / they've never let me down.
when i stop loading i don,t run the press dry, i mean i just stop and let the press set ready for another shell and wad and cover the press with a cotton cover i had made. the first four out of the press when i start to reload again i put in a small box and shoot in pratice(all shot the same as new reloads). eastbank.