mec 9000 reloader

[gregdoerfler]

anyone have a mec 9000 shotgun reloader? i just got a used one and the shock on the back for the advance dont push out i was just wondering if it should push out or just dampen the movement? thanks for the replies

 

[NETim]

I have the hydraulic version of the MEC 9000. The cylinder in back advances the shell plate at the top of the stroke. It's a compressed gas cylinder of some kind.



Make sure that the shell plate is free to rotate. Check the linkage that advances the shell plate. Maybe it has come apart during transit.



Mine has loaded many thousands of quality trap loads over the years.



You'll like yours I'm sure. Just watch to be sure it drops a primer every time.



Tim

 

[gregdoerfler]

thanks NETim, i have a 650 right now and the only problem i have sometime is the primer not droping right so i know to look for that, and i figured out after looking at the acuator that it should push out with some force. i will have to order a new one.

 

[RBSOB]

Greg, Tim is correct in the function of the actuator, it should rise on its own, at the top of the loading handle cycle, and cause the shell plate to rotate. Before replacing the hydraulic actuator, make sure the simple linkages under the shell plate are all correctly connected. These are very easy to dislodge and the plate will not rotate on its own. Not easy to explain here but a very simple matter if you have the manual. Enjoy that 9000, 100 shells in 20-30 minutes easily! I used to track my reloads based on the bricks (1000) of primers used but lost track when my kids began shooting skeet with me! Have fun, Jim G