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Home News Archive Live to Shoot Another Day Buy Which MEC? Getting Ready Which Hulls to Use? Reloading to a Recipe Get on Mailing List How to Get the NEW Guide NEW:Testimonials Satisfaction Guarantee Your Privacy Talk to Me Good Resources		The written guide covers everything below. Items that are underlined are also on this webiste. Complete Table of Contents
		Chapter 1: Reload a Box of 25 Perfect Shotshells in 2 Minutes Flat
		Save time and frustration The owner's manual is not enough Which MEC reloaders does this guide cover? How to get a free replacement owner's manual
		Chapter 2: Live to Shoot Another Day
		Don't be stupid! Have you ever seen a gun blow up? Follow MEC's advice Use components by the same manufacturer What's the big deal about following recipes exactly? Making sense of primer designations Do this and your house may not be covered in the event of a fire
		Chapter 3: Which MEC Reloader Should You Buy?
		The conventional wisdom is wrong Make your first reloader do triple duty Two exceptions to my advice Should you buy hydraulic?
		Chapter 4: Getting Your Reloader Ready to Go
		Bolt the reloader down to the right surface Be careful with the bottles Adjust the primer drop mechanism to gain speed Another speed-increasing adjustment Look at your placement WHATEVER you do, you must get this accessory. This one extra purchase will do more for your reloading speed than any other single thing you can do
		Chapter 5: Which Hulls Should You Use?
		So many decisions Be careful using discount store promotional loads! Which hulls last the longest? One note on 28 gauge Consistency Watch out for wet hulls Some people recommend running shells through the washing machine before using them
		Chapter 6: Reloading to a Recipe
		How to set up your reloader for any combination of components Do you really have to weigh your own powder?
		Chapter 7: Getting Other Components Ready to Go
		The fastest way to remove crooked primers An easier way to refill powder Keeping shot in the shells and off the floor This helps you to avoid running out of shot or powder
		Chapter 8: How to Prevent Most Problems, and Catch the Rest
		Deprime station tips Reprime station tips Primer tray adjustments Adjusting tray position Adjusting tube height Adjusting the chain Shot and wad station: Learning this principle will save you a lot of spilled shot and grief Two common mistakes. One of these can result in a blown-up gun. Crimp starter station Crimp closing station Final crimp and sizing station
		Chapter 9: Solving Consistency Problems
		Shot or powder not dropping consistently One piece of equipment that causes more problems than it cures After you've checked everything and STILL have inconsistent loads, there is one more place to look Blown-apart 28 gauge hulls
		Chapter 10: What to Do When: Using Your Senses Each Step of the Way
		Starting the downstroke. You'll save yourself a lot of grief if you work the handle this way THE most important thing to watch for in the whole reloading process, if you want it to go smoothly This takes far less time to check than pulling out ruined shells, cleaning spilled shot and powder out of the machine and restarting the process. During the upstroke, listen for this. Summary of handle resistance Save time when removing finished shells Be sure to do this when you resume reloading after a break A very handy tool that will save you money
		Chapter 11: Be Watchful, be Consistent, and Make Reloading a Challenge
		Check out the Troubleshooter. This laminated, full-color card lists over 40 problems, their causes and solutions. Many are not in the MEC Owner's Manual. Keep it near your reloader for reference
		Chapter 11: Good Resources
		Links to powder manufacturers Other good guys

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