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I am using a MEC 600 Jr loading Cheddite hulls in 16 ga. My six point crimps are completely closed, but have no depth. What adjustment can I make to get about a dimes width of depth in my crimp? I have not figured out how to load images.
The load is 1 ounce using a ballistic products commander sporting wad.
Thanks!
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Been a while since I adjusted mine, but I think you just tighten the set screw on the crimp finishing die. Go slow and check it each time till you get what you want then lock it in with the lock washer.
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Been a while since I adjusted mine, but I think you just tighten the set screw on the crimp finishing die. Go slow and check it each time till you get what you want then lock it in with the lock washer. Right. Fairly simple. Loosen the nut under the plate on the final crimp station. Then tighten the screw a turn or two. Shouldn't need a lot. Retighten the nut and check. You may need to play with it a bit to get the crimp depth you want.
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You can find the manual on google, full text and pictures.
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I have the manual. My issue is not addressed. Adjusting the final crimped did not do it, it pushed the crimp in and left a large hole. I adjusted the 6 point crimp starter to have the flaps long enough- they touch in the middle and shot cannot escape. I am not sure if adjusting the cam will accomplish the objective. I think these new primed hulls may be longer than previous lots, maybe a card spacer?
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I have had this issue as well. I found that using an overshot card added enough height to get a proper crimp. If adjusting the final crimp down a bit causes the crimp to, basically, go down into the shell the load is allowing to much space above the it to get a proper crimp. I have also switched to a heavier load (shot wise) and wads that a a bit taller.
Just my experience....
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If you need the thickness of an overshot wad to get the crimp right wouldn't it be better, pattern-wise, to put it under the shot charge and not over?
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If the crimp is completely closed (no hole in center), why do you want any depth?
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You want the depth in the crimp to keep the crimp from opening. You want the spacer at bottom of the wad if you do not want to open the pattern, or at the top as a spreader
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There is another possibility I have the manual. My issue is not addressed. Adjusting the final crimped did not do it, it pushed the crimp in and left a large hole. I adjusted the 6 point crimp starter to have the flaps long enough- they touch in the middle and shot cannot escape. I am not sure if adjusting the cam will accomplish the objective. I think these new primed hulls may be longer than previous lots, maybe a card spacer? You may be on the right track. You do sometimes need to tinker with the cam to deal with a hole in the center of the crimp. Straight from Mec: "Opening in center of shell. Correct by loosening the cam adjustment screw and moving cam down about 1/32 of an inch and try again." Also compare the hulls you're using now to those you used previously. Hull length may be a contributing issue.
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