The "short kit" for a MEC will work on either a 600 or a Sizemaster. You can switch from 2.75 to 2.5" in seconds. I've switched from roll crimp to Hartin crimps for my 2.5". As to saving money, you will have to shoot A LOT to recoup the cost of equipment. I look at handloading much the same as fly tying, the pleasure of my handloads out performing factory stuff and the ability to load specific loads I can not buy. Handloading has always been a hobby in and of itself for me.
Cobbhead,
I could not find a Short Kit for a 12 gauge Sizemaster to convert 2 3/4 " to 2 1/2". I looked again, same result - did not see one.
I may contact them directly and see what that turns up.
And absolutely: "the pleasure of my handloads out performing factory stuff and the ability to load specific loads I can not buy."
Jolly
