Texan Progressive Shotshell Reloader

[skeettx]

What is pictured is an M-II
It does have the shovel for the handle to move the loaded ammo
to a catch box in the rear side of the machine
Notice metal wad guide holder, spring in final crimp die, old auto primer style, etc
Mike

p.s.
Most M-IVs have a plate or holes for a plate

[LUBEDUDE]

Well it is clear that I have a MK 2, and not an MK 4 Basic as I was told.

Thanks Mike

[seagiant]

Hi,
Yea,a big thanks Mike! I would still be in the dark on these things without your help! I feel this first one is not my last and it will be nice to tell one from the other! I'm going to keep my eyes open for a Texan catalog that shows all the models. There is just not enough info on the Net!

[seagiant]

Hi,
I thought I would ask this question of the long time users of this loader. I once owned a PW 800 loader and it had advance shellplate problems and I hear that PW will rebuild loaders with new parts,retime,ect.

However, I have talked to owners all over the Internet that claim they have been using their Texan Progressives for close to 30 yrs and have loaded 100's of thousands of rounds with nothing but replacement of wad fingers? Be advised,I'm not trying to start a brand war,I'm just wondering why? The advance shellplate system on the Texan must be some kind of heavy duty is the only thing I can come up with?

[skeettx]

Yes the shell plate advance is STOUT and once activated is fixed, mechanical and flawless.
It is a cam plate.
Mike

[Huntducks]

IMHO the trouble with the PW 800 is simple once you start the shell there is no removing it until full cycle mine won't load some hulls with some wads about 1 in 5 don't seat right. the PW 900 is a better unit as you can remove the shells at any station.

Like I posted before wish I had my Texan back, but find myself using a mec grabber or sizemaster most of the time instead of the PW unless i'm loading active hulls W/CB 1oz wads.

[seagiant]

Hi HD,
That's my point! If a reloader does not work right it gets a bad name! That's a given,especially with the Internet now! What got my interest up on the Texan was that in my quest for info and talking to owners I've never heard the first complaint and coupled with HEAVY usage!

I sold my PW 800 to a friend that loves them and was above board with the problems but he was happy to get it??? I use the PW Met II and the PW 375 loader and think they are both leaders in their type but just will never have another PW 800!

[skeettx]

For manuals for the M-II and M-IV
look here

http://stevespages.com/texan.html

[LUBEDUDE]

Thanks for the manuals Mike!

[seagiant]

Hi,
I don't think we are allowed to post e-bay links,but if you go there and type in Texan Reloader,you will bring up what is available. One of the loaders is a red (early) model with no primer feed and has without a doubt been used! It has 2 days to go and is already at $162!

This is why I jumped on mine! I wanted to thank everyone for the nice info on these loaders and everyones input. I am once again better informed than I was! You gotta love this site!

[RoGrrr]

The reason my first progressive metallic reloader was a Dillon 650 is bcuz I had 2 of those old Texan loaders. The first one was the original red-base model in 12 GA, followed by the M2 that we converted to load 20 and 410.
Having a mechanical background and knowing that precision is GOOD, My father and I loved the fine workmanship of the ROTEX.
So many of the local rednecks we shot with got them, couldn't figure them out and soon sold them dirt cheap and replaced them with MECs. (we still out-shot them)
Now that Dad is gone, I have both of them, tho I don't shoot many clays I still appreciate what they are.
Consequently, I was not at all afraid to buy the Dillon. It runs perfectly, as did those Texans. The only thing I might have had in place of them would be a LJUTIC. But they were only 12 GA. and we wanted to shoot skeet too.
We made our own powder and shot bushings.

[seagiant]

Hi RoGrrr,
Thanks for the info! So you have had the older Red model and the Black MII. I was wondering if you could tell me your opinion on one over the other or your experience between the two? I have a old DL-300 that only has the primer post (no auto primer feed) and do not see it as a downside! This coming from a man that sold his Spolar Gold,but would never sale my Deitemeyer!!!

[RoGrrr]

Between the red and black, I truly have no preference. The black incorporated the gauge change capability. The heads are primarily the same (Black has powder and shot cutoffs. Big deal !) and all the dies and bushings are too.

Once adjusted, given your knowledge/skills/abilities, they both will function the same way.
On that subject, I have a Dillon 650, after much time studying the 650 and 550. I chose the (more complex) 650 due to the added shell station so I could immediately incorporate their powder check, but down the road, I thought I might like to add a bullet feeder. That would be hard with the 550.

So, that extremely complex TEXAN taught me/set me up for other complex machines down the road. I'm forever thankful for the lessons learned by it.

Now I have a Magma Bullet Master (8 moulds which run continuously with no supervision. Can you say - PRODUCTION FACILITY) to cast slugs with, and even tho it was offered as a "basket case abortion" (sight unseen - ebay, you know) I jumped in with both feet and have no qualms whatsoever that it will work flawlessly for me after I rebuild and adjust it.

Hi RoGrrr,
Thanks for the info! So you have had the older Red model and the Black MII. I was wondering if you could tell me your opinion on one over the other or your experience between the two? I have a old DL-300 that only has the primer post (no auto primer feed) and do not see it as a downside! This coming from a man that sold his Spolar Gold,but would never sale my Deitemeyer!!!

[seagiant]

Hi RG,
Thanks for the insight/opinion! The no primer feed Red model on E-bay went for over $200+shipping! Guess I did alright after all! Can't wait to get home and set mine up! Thanks again!

[bds]

I want to apologize before hand if I am breaking any forum rules for posting this here (mods can PM me).

I have two Texan progressive reloaders (12/20 ga) that I decided not to keep. I have them up for sale/trade on another forum but if someone here is interested, I will halt the sale. I may even consider trading them for some cast bullets.

[LUBEDUDE]

Howdy bds, most of us reloaders are nosey and of course are interested and appreciate in what cha got.

However, to keep from getting your hand slapped by the mods, and to further help yourself, you might want to post what you have and how much you want or list your demands over in the the "Swapp'n and Sell'n" section. Go over to the home page and down near the bottom. Of course pics go a looonnng way.

Good Luck to ya!

And thanks for the heads up!

[UNIQUEDOT]

bds, you can't advertise them for sale here unless you end the ad on the other forum...just a heads up for ya.

[bds]

UNIQUEDOT, got it. Thanks, didn't know.

I will wait a bit to see what the initial response is on the other forum and if there's no interest, I'll close out the sale and post here for trade with some "cast boolits".

[skeettx]

Give us more data please
Cost?
Model M or RT or ??
Thanks
Mike

[bds]

I am asking $160 each or $290 for the set.
I will also consider 5000 45ACP 200 gr SWC sized .452" and lubed (wheel weight alloy OK).

I am not familiar with the Texan presses and out of town on work til Friday. I can check the presses and report back/post more close up pics.