Why
does the MEC Powder Bushing Chart differ from those printed in some of the reloading guides?
- MEC's
Powder Bushing Chart shows the volumetric capacity of a given powder
in relationship to various powder bushings. The amount listed on the
MEC Powder Bushing Chart was calculated using a single stage machine with
a standard lot of a given powder. A single stage reloader will general throw
a slightly heavier charge than a progressive machine. The information supplied
in some of the reloading guides may have been calculated using a progressive
machine. For this reason MEC always recommends the use of an accurate scale to
verify the amount of powder dispersed. Other factors can also effect the amount
of powder dispersed.
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Why
does my reloader jam, or bottom out, half way down on the downstroke?
- The
resizing collet may be dry. Use Anti-Seize lubricant on the outside
of the collet fingers.
- May
be shot or powder buildup inside the collet.
- Wad
guide may be set to low on progressive reloaders.
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What
can I do about powder leaking out the top of my bar?
- Grommet
may be missing or need to be replaced.
- Brass
washer missing on the powder side or installed incorrectly.
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Primer
not fully seated.
- On
progressive reloaders, lower the powder, or reprime tube, slightly.
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Why
is my charge bar throwing a lighter charge of shot from what it should
drop?
- Charge
bar may not be returning back to the right every time.
- High
antimony or hard shot will throw a lighter charge
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Why
are my bushings dropping different from what the bushing chart states?
- Make
sure that the charge bar is completely traveling to the left and to
the right every time.
- The
bushing chart will supply the information of recommended bushings,
but due to many factors, charges may vary and the use of a scale is
highly recommended.
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Powder
is leaking from bar. Both brass washer and brand new grommet are inserted.
- The
brass washer has four dimples on it that should face up into the rubber
grommet.
- With
the rubber grommet and the brass washer installed, the powder should
not leak out of the measure assembly.
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Can I
still get parts for the MEC 250, 300, 310, or 400? Are any parts
interchangable?
- There
are no longer any parts available for the old 300, 310, and 400 reloaders
and no parts are interchangable.
- The
250 has been out of production for over 40 years. There are no longer
any parts available for this reloader and the current parts will not
retrofit onto the 250
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My
grabber is set up to load 2-3/4" shells. Is there a kit to convert it
to 3"?
- The
old style, '76 model Grabbers will not resize high brass shells where
as all of our current reloaders will, such as the Steelmaster.
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What
do I have to do to safely change from reloading lead to steel shot and
back again ?
- A
steel shot kit and charge bar must be installed for reloading steel
shot.
- Once
the kit is on, you will only need to change the charge bars when you
go back and forth to lead shot.
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On
a MEC 8567 Grabber can a Universal charge bar be installed on it?
Is this charge bar ok to use on this reloader?
- The
Universal charge bar is an after market product which is made to work
on all of the MEC reloaders. Information on the Universal bar can
be obtained by calling Multi-Scale Co. at 1-905-566-1255.
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