Bushman Pete Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Hello, Well I managed to get under way and got some loads made up. I have adjusted the machine and I am getting good crimps. I solved the primer problem, the de-priming tool was not adjusted properly and it was pushing the bass base outward when the cases were de-primed. I have made some 1 1/3 lead loads of various shot sizes. I am going to make some more and then test out my 3" hull before I move onto some steel and hopefully non-toxic loads. Thank you to everyone that has helped me get started. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 gosh, that is an old mec ! still, load well ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Pete Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 gosh, that is an old mec ! still, load well ! Well I think it is from the 60s-70s. You might just be able to see the primer station, its too small for the primer, I have to sit them on top. There is also something that screws into the first station to allow you to remove surefire primers. It must have been made for smaller ones. Also the charge bar has been modified to make it adjustable, although I don't think its very good. It was bought new (By a friend) like this so goodness knows where it came from. I have never seen a newer one so I don't know what the differences are. It seems to load well indeed. As far as my limited knowledge can tell. The crimps are coming out well after I adjusted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereside Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 looks good i have baught one exactly like that hoping i can get results like yours,atb wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Pete Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 looks good i have baught one exactly like that hoping i can get results like yours,atb wayne It did take a bit of experimenting and adjustment but the last 10 I have made came out well. I have not fired any yet though, lol so fingers crossed. One thing that did help a lot was the advice roughshooter gave me. You have to place the shell at the correct angle on the crimp starter and crimp. I stated just putting them at any orientation and it would not crimp properly. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereside Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 cheers mate will post as soon as my mec arrives on monday,thanks for the advice,wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Well done ,you will know be totally consumed in the loading side of shooting and will allways be worried about losing an empty case . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Pete Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Well done ,you will know be totally consumed in the loading side of shooting and will allways be worried about losing an empty case . Harnser . I have to say I really enjoy it. The joy of seeing a good crimp, lol. Hopefully I can fire a few off tomorrow to test them. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Well I think it is from the 60s-70s. You might just be able to see the primer station, its too small for the primer, I have to sit them on top. There is also something that screws into the first station to allow you to remove surefire primers. It must have been made for smaller ones. Also the charge bar has been modified to make it adjustable, although I don't think its very good. It was bought new (By a friend) like this so goodness knows where it came from. I have never seen a newer one so I don't know what the differences are. It seems to load well indeed. As far as my limited knowledge can tell. The crimps are coming out well after I adjusted it. It is set up for Surefire caps that were housed in Eley cases. Only the centre part (cap) was pushed out. The battery cup in these cases was an integral part; it helped 'rivet' the hull parts together. All you have to do is drill out the metal to accommodate a 209 primer and sleeve the 'prod' to fit the flange on the battery cup. If you don't sleeve the prod, (as I call it) you will put pressure on the cap and it may explode. The force is applied to the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Pete Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 It is set up for Surefire caps that were housed in Eley cases. Only the centre part (cap) was pushed out. The battery cup in these cases was an integral part; it helped 'rivet' the hull parts together. All you have to do is drill out the metal to accommodate a 209 primer and sleeve the 'prod' to fit the flange on the battery cup. If you don't sleeve the prod, (as I call it) you will put pressure on the cap and it may explode. The force is applied to the rim. Yea I thought so. I was going to take it into work and get one of the guys to do it. Or buy a new one if it was cheap enough. Do you have the dimensions of the hole and the prod, in mm? Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 It is set up for Surefire caps that were housed in Eley cases. Only the centre part (cap) was pushed out. The battery cup in these cases was an integral part; it helped 'rivet' the hull parts together. All you have to do is drill out the metal to accommodate a 209 primer and sleeve the 'prod' to fit the flange on the battery cup. If you don't sleeve the prod, (as I call it) you will put pressure on the cap and it may explode. The force is applied to the rim. My Texan press seems to have a reversible primer seating base to accomodate either type, do the MEC's not have the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Pete Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 My Texan press seems to have a reversible primer seating base to accomodate either type, do the MEC's not have the same No just one size which is a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereside Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 pete before drilling yours out when i get mine i will have a look i should be able to knock you a bush up to fit just need a measure up,atb wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Pete Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 pete before drilling yours out when i get mine i will have a look i should be able to knock you a bush up to fit just need a measure up,atb wayne That would be great thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 My Texan press seems to have a reversible primer seating base to accomodate either type, do the MEC's not have the same True. The Texan was shipped with 209/Eley Surefire reversible post. I used to buy Texan LT kits in bulk from Grange gun Company and assemble them for my mates. They were good value in the early 1970s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereside Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) pete mine arrived this morning as soon as i get it fitted up tonight i will have a measure and get back to you atb,wayne Edited October 12, 2011 by mereside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereside Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 had a measure should be able to send you a copy of mine no problems,atb wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman Pete Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 had a measure should be able to send you a copy of mine no problems,atb wayne That is great thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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