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proximo · January 19, 2001, 04:38 PM

If price is no object, take a look at the Dillon SL 900, otherwise the MEC 9000G is a decent press for less than half the price. I just bought a 9000G and while its not bad, its not a Dillon and I now wish I'd saved my bucks and gotten the Dillon in the first place.

One of the major advantages the Dillon has over the MEC press is the case-activated powder and shot dispensers. That means that if a case isn't sitting under it, the powder/shot is not dispensed. This is the way my Dillon RL550B works and its great. The MEC dispenses without regard for whether something is there to receive it and I've spilt a lot of powder and shot all over the place trying to get the damn thing setup. I'm sure once its setup and running well, that won't be a problem because a lot of folks use and love the MECs, and the MEC turns out a nice shell when its working, but the frustration has left me longing for the great design of the Dillon.

January 19, 2001, 04:38 PM	#2
proximo Junior member Join Date: May 11, 2000 Posts: 191	If price is no object, take a look at the Dillon SL 900, otherwise the MEC 9000G is a decent press for less than half the price. I just bought a 9000G and while its not bad, its not a Dillon and I now wish I'd saved my bucks and gotten the Dillon in the first place. One of the major advantages the Dillon has over the MEC press is the case-activated powder and shot dispensers. That means that if a case isn't sitting under it, the powder/shot is not dispensed. This is the way my Dillon RL550B works and its great. The MEC dispenses without regard for whether something is there to receive it and I've spilt a lot of powder and shot all over the place trying to get the damn thing setup. I'm sure once its setup and running well, that won't be a problem because a lot of folks use and love the MECs, and the MEC turns out a nice shell when its working, but the frustration has left me longing for the great design of the Dillon.