Author Topic: MEC universal load bar? (Read 816 times)

the rifleman · « **on:** March 10, 2004, 09:22:24 PM »

I have just recently purchased a universal load bar, so I can use different powders, shot weight s etc., without having to buy a wack of bushings.

How do users of these find they are for throwing consistant shot weights? Once I get it dialed in for 1oz, should it throw that without having to re-adjust regularly?

Thanks! :-)

PA-Joe · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2004, 01:37:17 AM »

Simple answer, yes. but good to recheck once a month.

Bob_K · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2004, 03:34:54 PM »

I check mine every time I start a reloading session. The shot side generally is not a problem, but the first powder drop after the bar has been in the locked position is invariably heavy. Also, consistent, smooth operation of the press promotes consistent charges. I use either a Precision powder bottle that has internal baffles, or the MEC bottle with the MultiScale baffle that came with my adjustable charge bars.

the rifleman · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2004, 07:06:25 PM »

Thanks for the replys!

I look forward to giving it a try. I have never tried the 1oz loads before.

As far as powder drops, I find that as I use so many different powders for loading, and to have all the needed bushings, as well as problems with poor weight drops, I have resorted to using my RCBS powder thrower for charging the shells. As I have a single stage loader, and I am not in a big hurry to get the shells done, I find this solves the problem. I charge 50 sized, and primed shells at a time, (checking the drop weight every so often), then I run the shells through the wad/shot insertion, and on to the crimp stages. I can do 3 shells at one time for every pull of the handle. One shell is in the final crimp, one in the pre-crimp, one getting the wad/shot insertion. Works very well. :grin: