[Andrew93]

So I already load 12, 16, and 20ga with the lee load all which works great. Unfortunately lee doesn't make a 28ga. So I need recommendations on what loader to get to load 28ga.

 

[Steve-OH]

Not a whole lot of choices out there. I load 28 on a Mec Sizemaster. Works great for me. No issues in the 20 or so years I've owned it.

 

[Steve-OH]

Midway is showing 28 ga Mec 600 Jr in stock for $269.99.

MEC 600 Jr. Mark 5 Single Stage Shotshell Press 28 Ga 2-3/4

MEC is known for making high quality presses that will last. The 600 Jr. Mark 5 is MEC's most popular single stage model and for good reason. This press...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[TEH]

I load all my 28 gauge on a pre 82 MEC 600jr. It has been updated with new style wad fingers and precrimp. After 40 years and thousands of shells it still makes perfect shells.

 

[Nebs]

Try to find a used MEC 600 Jr.

Mec 600 JR 28 ga shotgun shell reloader | eBay

28 ga caliber (marked on one of the parts). may need a tune up or adjust for your needs. appears to function fine. estate find, has not been used in years.

www.ebay.com

 

[Pmollo]

MEC Sizemaster Reloading Press

The MEC Sizemaster Press is loaded with premium features that provide simplicity without sacrificing convenience and efficiency. Includes highly accurate "Power Ring" collet re-sizer which returns every base to factory specifications. The re-s

www.greentophuntfish.com

I bought 3 Sizemasters from them over the years.

if I remember correctly it was free shipping. Not sure about that now.

 

[Doomed28g]

I use a 600 jr MK V, it's been a wonderful asset. Even if you don't pick up a supersizer or use the sizemaster with the collett, the resizing ring seems to work fairly well, at least for shells I've picked up on the field that otherwise wouldn't allow the gun to close properly.

 

[Andrew93]

Ok. Was leaning toward the mec 600 Jr. Seems to be the only option that's in my $250-300 budget.

 

[Steve-OH]

The Sizemaster comes in handy when you come across a tight chambered gun. It happens.
Another big plus with the Sizemaster is the Autoprime automatic primer feed.
It's a smidge over your $300 budget.

 

[54bullwinkle]

Nice shop

 

[Steve-OH]

The only downside to getting a Mec is that after loading with it a bit you might just feel the need to off those Lee's and buy all Mec loaders.

 

[sneem2]

Lee Load-All’s get the job done, but once you use the MECs, they will seem so crude.

 

[Trapdog]

I would also recommend MEC. Well organized work area Andrew!

 

[PennSkeet]

Since you don't load a whole bunch.... you're currently using Lee Loadalls, I would recommend a MEC Sizemaster. I think you'll enjoy the collet sizer better than the ring sizer of the 600 Jr.

 

[Darkside2]

I have a Mec 410, 28, and 20 ga Sizemaster for years. I load 12ga on a 9000 Automate.
I had a Lee Load All before the first Sizemaster. Then promptly sold the Lee Load All. Just my two cents.

 

[shaynec]

Since you have experience, I would recommend the MEC Grabber, I love mine. Unfortunately, if you bought one you would probably end up with a couple of more that you hadn't planned on buying.

 

[napawino]

I load all four gauges on a Spolar. I know they are expensive; however they are the way to go.

 

[Frank12us]

The only downside to getting a Mec is that after loading with it a bit you might just feel the need to off those Lee's and buy all Mec loaders.

And then one day you pull the handle on a Spolar...

 

[honestjohnmg]

Very nice reloading benches I use the Lee's for metallic reloading but have not used Lee Load All's for years . Mec reloads all my shot shells now, but my older Lee Load All's will never leave my reloading room. Thanks for the look into your shop. I shoot at least 2,000 28 gauge shells a year and the Mec jr. serves all my needs so Mec gets my vote.

 

[tdyoung58]

Another MEC 600jr loader vote