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Offline stevinator

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Rcbs Mini Grand ?
« on: June 07, 2009, 04:40:57 PM »
Anyone own,or used one, my nephew was asking me.

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Re: Rcbs Mini Grand ?
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2009, 06:38:02 PM »
I have the Mini Grand. It is my first shotgun reloading press.  I have loaded metallic for over 4 years. I have had this for about a year now.
I have not used it extensively but like it so far. It is easy to adjust crimps and it will load 2 3/4 thru 3 1/2 inch magnums if you want.

One downside is that I was disapointed that the universal charge bar (available for Mec only) will not work with the RCBS. That would make things so much easier. If I am loading a charge that I do not have the powder bushing for I just use my metallic reloading powder dump.

All in all I am happy with the press. It is easy to use and sturdy. One can argue that the powder and shot hoppers are too small but I don't load in great quantities.

If I had to do it all over again I probably would buy the Mec just because the universal charge bar will work in it.

Good Luck with whatever you choose.


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Re: Rcbs Mini Grand ?
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2009, 05:01:29 PM »
Thanks for the info,I was wondering if you could put a primer feed tray setup on it like a mec.I have a mec with one on it it and it is really handy.

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Re: Rcbs Mini Grand ?
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2009, 07:55:51 PM »
As far as I know there is no provision for a primer tray but I don't know. I don't load in quantity so it's no big deal to me.

Good Luck with whatever you purchase.