MEC Shotgun loaders

[SW CQB 45]

are these still popular?

I bought a bunch of stuff from a brother officer who got this stuff when his grandpa passed away.

in the boxes are three MEC loaders marked with tape, 28, 20 and 410.

He wants me to push them for him, but I dont know enough about them.

 

[max]

They are very good. We need to know the models.

 

[ishootblanks]

Good luck

Probably at the minimum, $200 each, depending on the condition and model.

 

[dmar]

I've got a MEC progressive loader (I think it's a "9000") for 12 gauge, and am very happy with it. It's not the most expensive loader, but it has not missed a beat... Most of the 'old-timers' at my gun club also have used MEC for years, and seem to be happy with them...

 

[wheelgun1958]

Mec 600jr used would likely sell for $75-100. Cheaper Than Dirt has new 600s for around $150.

 

[s&wchad]

They're very popular reloaders. MEC produced a variety of different models over the years and most are marked on top of the base plate. ID each one and we can figure out what you have. Photos would help. I've got 6 or 7 MEC's downstairs and currently load 12, 20 and 28ga on MEC 9000G's and .410 on a MEC 650-85.

Used values range from $40 to about $225, depending on the model.

 

[Andy Griffith]

It totally depends on the model.

If they are 600 Jr's, new ones are $159.
Sizemasters are a bit over $200.
Progressive presses do get much more expensive.

Totally depends on model, condition and what's missing or comes with it. Just like guns.

If you have to spend $50 extra on a used 600 Jr. that you bought used for $80...might as well bought the new one.

 

[bigolddave]

I've got a MEC progressive loader (I think it's a "9400-N") for 12 gauge, and am very happy with it. It's not the most expensive loader, but it has not missed a beat... Most of the 'old-timers' at my gun club also have used MEC for years, and seem to be happy with them...

I guess I qualify as an oldtimer. I have used Mec loaders since 1966, and have loaded at least 100,000 rounds on them. Most likely the loaders in question are the 600Jr model, which is simple to operate and almost impossible to make a mistake on, although they are a little slow if you have to load a lot of shells. In good condition, they would be worth about $100 each around here, although you would probably have to take them to a skeet club to find a buyer.

The progressive loaders, such as the 650 and 9000G would command a higher price; about half to two thirds of new price if in excellent condition.

 

[OKFC05]

MEC Owner Manuals Page

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

I found a local dealer here who has some 600 JR's, and I bought my 28 ga. loader for $120 new in the box. I also have a 600 JR. in 12 gauge. They are great loaders. I don't find the Jr. to be all that slow. I can certainly load more than enough shells to shoot for quite a while in a very short amount of time on mine. I also use my powder measure for my centerfire rounds to load the shotshells. It is way faster and less messy, not to mention I can dial in the exact weight of powder I want to dispense with it. Maybe all those hundreds of thousands of rounds loaded on my single stage centerfire press helped me get used to the JR's.

 

[2152hq]

The used ones in 28 and 410 would probably find buyers fairly quick if complete and current mfg as the folks who shoot the small guages have to pay a premium for the factory rounds in those 2 gauges.

Reloading those 2 gauges is generally the biggest savings over the very high price of factory rounds.
I don't think the retail on the small guage MECS is any different than the 12 or 20 though,,just that they may sell a bit easier on the used markets.

Check Ebay and AuctionArms, etc,,see what the actual selling prices are once you find out what models they are.

Older MECS,,discontinued models do not sell well at all in my experience, even though they may still be good machines. Small parts like spent primer catchers, pre-crimp dies, etc that can be detatched can be missing and can be hard to find on some of the older machines.

Good advice to post them for sale at at local skeet/sporting clays target clubs. That's where the volume shooters are.