Reloading the lowly .410.wmv

Reloading the .410 bore on the MEC 600JR MK5

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• MEC
• Reloading
• .410
• Guns
• ammunition
• ammo

[delmont223]

I have the same set up, same shot problem. I quit trying to use the shot drop. I now have a couple 223 rem cases cut off to hold the right amount of shot that I want. I wrapped some wire from a light clothes hanger around them, JB weld into place and now I just scoop the shot from a shallow can and dump the shot in the case. Any spills go back in the can. I also use a 3/8th punch to make over shot wads from ordinary cardboard. This way if the crimp goes a little deep, then no shot falls out.

[cdcropper]

@delmont223 those are some really good ideas. The biggest problem with .410s and 10 ga is there is only one wad available for them so you have to mess around with under shot over shot to get good shells. Seems no matter whose wad you buy its the same and only takes up so much space in the hull so your still messing around to get a good crimp. I have been using shoe box for over shot cards too using an automotive gasket punch to make the cards.

[GARYTHELEADMAKER]

I load .410 shells for 2.00 a box. I love my .410 but they are finicky. I make my own shot so that's how I keep the cost down.

[cdcropper]

@GARYTHELEADMAKER I have been thinking about a lead shot maker for a long time shot running from 35 to 58 dollars a bag is getting ridiculous.

[crosman177]

Dan, great video!!!! I'm thinking about buying the mec 600 jr mark V just because of this video and that i love to shoot .410. Just wondering tho how easy is it to adjust for 2.5" and 3" shells or vice versa? Just change the charge bar and bushings? does the height need to be adjusted? (is that even an option or possible?) .

[cdcropper]

@crosman177 thanks there are two options to go from 2 1/2 to 3 you can set up for 3 and leave your loader there and get the short kit which is what I believe I would do. Or you can lower the coulomb and take the spacer out of the re-prime punch and shorten up the ram rod and the re-size barrel. LOL I know it sounds more complicated than it is. I have another video setting up the old style its pretty much the same.

[delmont223]

Sounds like we are on the same page. The 223 shot dipper fits in the 410 hull well. 2 scoops equals about 5/8 oz, works well for the 2.5" shells and 3 scoops works for the heavier 3". I just eyeball the last scoop till it looks right. I use "claybuster" wads. they are red in color and the same as WA,A410HS shot cups. I trim about a 1/4" off for 2.5" shells. Works pretty good. No problems so far. And quicker and less of a mess than clogged shot collums.

[cdcropper]

@flamedrag18 Your method doesn't have consistent wad pressure nor does it re-size the brass. What ever dude. I applaud your inventiveness. However there is a think called penny wise and pound foolish. Hope you the best. Still I prefer to wipe my rear with Charmin corn cobs are cheaper too.

[flamedrag18]

@cdcropper yeah, but my method doesn't cost hundreds of dollars to start and is relatively quick once you get used to it. you can even make your own press with dowels, a 2x4 and screws for joints.

[cdcropper]

@flamedrag18 you can wipe your butt with a corn cob too but its sure is easier with paper