Courth Pollard SASS # 22719 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I'am going to upgrade my shot shell outfit an would like to hear from owners and operators of the Hornaday outfit, let me know what you do and do not like about it. Is it worth the price? thanks Pards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowhand Bob, 24229 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I am a real big fan of Hornady but in this case I went with the Ponsness Warren make and think it would be hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Brazos Kid Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I'am going to upgrade my shot shell outfit an would like to hear from owners and operators of the Hornaday outfit, let me know what you do and do not like about it. Is it worth the price? thanks Pards Courth, Don't know what you are using now, and don't know your goals. Don't have a clue as to how many shells per week/month you will be needing, or how many shooters you will be loading for. All these factors have a bearing on what to recommend. That leaves the question much to a guess. Let me just state this. Some shooters like MEC's, others like Ponsness Warren's, others like Hornady's and still others like Spolar's, or RCBS, or Dillon. Different strokes for different folks. I will add this, "There are more MEC's sold every year, than all the other brands put together. There simply has to be a reason for this. First cost is cheaper, customer service is second to none, parts are available from many sources, Etc. RBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairshake Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I prefer Mec Sizemaster for SASS reloading. It is sigle stage that sizes the hulls and it is easy to learn. It does more than enough shells for a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texita Draw SASS#77940 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickamauga Charlie, SASS #47963 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 i had a pacific single stage that ran over 100k loads and when it finally wore out, i bought a Hornady being the same thing, in theory. hate it. i took a hack saw to the retaining ring so that i can pull out a problem round without having to run it all the way around. i gave up on the spring that is supposed to push the wad cup into place and just do it by hand now, disassembled the wheel under the shell plate that is supposed to rotate it. after wearing out and breaking several springs and waiting weeks to months for parts, i have simply learned to over ride most of what i paid for. i should have bought a Dillon. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal TKD, Sass # 36984L Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Had a hornady. Compared to the Mec 9000 it was not as good/fast. Also didn't like the way the shell exited the machine.. I kept the Mec and sold it to a pard. It is working out fine for him. It is a well built sturdy machine. My Mec is a mean cranky machine but I know it's quirks. The Horady has the ability to shut off powder and shot a big plus in shotshell loading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Trouble Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 If you intend to reload a lot, have some cash to spare and want to save your arm, I can't recommend enough a hydraulic machine. Mine is a MEC 9000H and I have easily put 10's of thousands of rounds through that thing and it just keeps on working. However, it is an expensive machine if you are only planning to load a few boxes here or there. I shot competitive trap for many years and was shooting a couple cases a week of 12 ga. so it was definitely worth it then, and even now that I don't shoot quite so much, it's still nice to crank out 4-5 boxes in around 15-20 minutes when I'm in a hurry. The one thing I would not recommend is a single stage. Getting a box out of a single is like watching paint dry, and shotshell reloading is not that difficult to learn that a progressive should present too many problems. I have 4 MECs of various types/gauges and do like the brand. Simple, solid, well built and they do have great customer service. ST "feelin' Sweet today with only a small serving of Trouble" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U B Mountain #40498 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I have a Hornady 366 and like it;however you CAN NOT rush it. It did not take me very long to load 800 working part time with it. I wish I had a Ponsness Warren. If you have to rush I would get a MEC 9000. They are all very good. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courth Pollard SASS # 22719 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks to all the pards that answered my post. I found a site that had videos of different press running, made note that the RCBS Grand seemed to run smoother than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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