Mec 8567 Grabber - If You Have Trouble

IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE
1. O versize shells
A shell that goes into your gun hard but comes out easy
is caused by oversize plastic or paper.
In the case of plastic shells, overfilling is almost always
the cause. To correct, you need:
1. A case with more capacity
2. A shorter wad
3. Less shot
4. A more dense powder
5. Sometimes using more wad pressure will give more
room in the case.
Over or under filling is most often corrected by using
the proper size wad.
If using paper shells, any of the above can be the cause,
but the most common cause with paper shells is to swell
up by absorbing moisture. The only way to remedy this
is to dry the cases before reloading. Never attempt to
dry loaded cases. Putting them in the oven at about
200° for 30 minutes will usually dry them. Don't even
attempt to load paper cases during hot humid weather.
Case bulges above the brass:
When a case bulges above the brass, it is usually caus¬
ed by overfilling the case. To correct:
1. Use a case with more capacity
2. Use a shorter wad
3. Use less shot
4. Use a denser powder
5. Use more wad pressure (40 lb. is usually sufficient)
Can also be caused by cam adjustment or punch ad¬
justment being too low.
Poor Crimps
1. Hole in crimp.
Refer to punch and cam adjustment.
2. Misfolded crimps.
Using wrong crimp starter 6 or 8 point.
3. Swirl in crimp.
Caused by cam adjusted down too far, refer
to cam adjustment.
Powder Leaks From Measure
Usually caused by not having brass washer in place
when using Winchester Powder. Install per instructions
at Photo No. 3, Page No. 5, Section J.
This washer is placed under the grommet with the
smooth side down.
MEC Charging Bar — A complete assortment of “quick-
change” charging bars is available for any load or
gauge. See charging bar chart packed with each loader
or write to MEC for a complete list of bars. List also
recommends proper bar for any combination of shot
and powder.
CAUTION: Only dry lubricant, such as powdered
graphite is to be used on the charge bar slide or at
any point where lubricant may contact powder.
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