pulled the trigger on a new press

[Cecil S.]

I learned the 2 press system a long time ago from this Form. I use a Forester Co-Ax and a very old RCBS Jr-2 the Jr-2 handles the dirty work and the Co-Ax dose the finish work when single stage loading. Hang on to your Jr-2.

 

[bozo699]

I could not help my self .have been using the RCBS press for maybe 35 years ,before that a Lyman . ordered a MEC ,tracking shows it will be here in a few days .mixed feeling about letting the rcbs go.

Misser,
I bought a MEC. Marksman from a forum member a year or so ago and it’s a wonderful press!…. Will it make better ammo that your Rockchucker?…. No but it’s very smooth and has some very nice features.
Wayne

 

[bozo699]

only thing I wonder about is the shell holder mechanism

It works perfectly
Wayne

 

[209jones]

I figured a 40 yrs old Rockchucker didn't owe me anything, it's been used and abused, no doubt it will again. Was in the mood to replace it, seen the MEC around for a while, like it better than the Rebel or another Rockchucker. Already have a Co-Ax, so the floating shellholder wasn't a new thing to me, seems like a plus, and it does what it's supposed to do, spent primer handling is a plus as well. I'm impressed with how smooth it is, like the access better than the Rockchucker too. Overall, it's a good buy.

 

[urbanrifleman]

I figured a 40 yrs old Rockchucker didn't owe me anything, it's been used and abused, no doubt it will again. Was in the mood to replace it, seen the MEC around for a while, like it better than the Rebel or another Rockchucker. Already have a Co-Ax, so the floating shellholder wasn't a new thing to me, seems like a plus, and it does what it's supposed to do, spent primer handling is a plus as well. I'm impressed with how smooth it is, like the access better than the Rockchucker too. Overall, it's a good buy.

Mec is made in USA too, as far as I know.

 

[nwmnbowhunter]

The mec is super smooth and has lots of leverage....

Get the inline roller handle and it's a Cadillac!!! It moves the handle even more out of the way, more leverage, smoother, and gives great access to the press.

 

[misser]

got it .like it more than the RCBS . mostly because of the handle and open front area .I'm right handed and have the handle set to the left side . I am now setting an removing the sized brass with my right hand .
with the RCBS I would be using my left hand to grasp the brass then taking it with my right hand to set in storage .

 

[misser]

The mec is super smooth and has lots of leverage....

Get the inline roller handle and it's a Cadillac!!! It moves the handle even more out of the way, more leverage, smoother, and gives great access to the press.

looked it up, ya i see why you could like it . my press is more or less mounted on the left side of my bench so any open flat area is to the right. most of the seating of bullets is done there with L E Wilson seating die's and hydro press.
with the handle moved to the left side of the press nothing is in the way .

if there was any improvement to be made to the MEC press would be to have the quick change die's like LEE has on their press' . not that its imperative for me as I have four cheapie LEE presses when doing lightweight things . really only need two but I do like the convenience of not having to find a certain die to put into a press

 

[Liven The Dream]

I pulled that handle over a year ago .
Great Press with Stand , yes replace a Rock Chucker after 38 years .

 

[misser]

• Hornady Lock-N-Load Press and Die Conversion Bushing Kit​

• #: 044099

lookie what I found

 

[bozo699]

• Hornady Lock-N-Load Press and Die Conversion Bushing Kit​

• #: 044099

lookie what I found

You better stick with the Mec or stay with your Rockchucker
Wayne

 

[Bat Rastard]

only thing I wonder about is the shell holder mechanism

It is delightful.

 

[Rocky Mt High]

MEC loaders from Mayville Engineering Company are
made in USA in Mayville Wisconsin, a nice little town.

 

[jobhopper66]

I could never understand that when the Mec Marksman came out I saw a few people post that Mec should stay in the shotshell reloading business. Those people obviously never handled one of these presses because they really are a beast of a press.

 

[Bat Rastard]

Is it possible to have too many presses?
I think not.

 

[Liven The Dream]

Is it possible to have too many presses?
I think not.

No. I think a Bigger Bench mat help.

 

[jwv2001]

I replaced a worn out RCBS turret press with the MEC Marskman and Hornady LNL bushings. Have about 1500 rounds through it and love it. The floating shell holder is the only thing I don't care for. Too "floating" and sloppy, I'll be doing something to stiffen it up this winter.

That's the one thing that makes this press desirable. All the work is done in the die. This allows the case to always align with the die. No chance of ever binding.

 

[nmkid]

I replaced a worn out RCBS turret press with the MEC Marskman and Hornady LNL bushings. Have about 1500 rounds through it and love it. The floating shell holder is the only thing I don't care for. Too "floating" and sloppy, I'll be doing something to stiffen it up this winter.

No way to put a small rubber band around the shell holder?

 

[misser]

Is it possible to have too many presses?
I think not.

gee I only have 7

 

[M-61]

That's the one thing that makes this press desirable. All the work is done in the die. This allows the case to always align with the die. No chance of ever binding.

Not sure what you mean.