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What supplies do I need for an MEC 600 JR Mark 5 Shotshell reloader?

My husband has a 12 guage shotgun and I want to get him a reloader for Christmas. I decided on the MEC 600 JR Mark reloader but I do not know what supplies I need to get for him to reload shells. Any help or suggestions would be great. Thanks!

He will need WADs, Powder, Shot, and primers.

It will depend on what type of loads he wants to load.

He will need to purchase bushings for different types of loads

I generally use 1-1/8" ounce of shot for most loads. But the powder is up for grabs. I prefer alliant powders. Unique®..

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/RecipeList.aspx?gauge=12&gtypeid=3&title=Shotshell

Some guys like Hodgdons, others like IMR.

Shot varies on "quarry" I load mostly #8 shot for trap. I do load some #4 and #6 but not as much..

Primers, wads, and primers depend on the hulls and powder he is going to be loading with.

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