MEC Marksman Metallic Press

[Ickisrulz]

It looks like MEC has introduced a single stage metallic cartridge press.

https://www.mecshootingsports.com/press-assembly

[seagiant]

Hi,
Thanks, never heard of it!

Admittedly at that price point ($170) I'd just pick up a Cast Steel...

RCBS A2 Press!

[Garyshome]

That's a little less then I paid for my Dillon 550

[HeavyMetal]

My local MEC dealer has one on order, not sure when I'll see it, he says $150.00 and tax is what he'll be asking.

He's hoping it has some gimmick to push the sale other wise MEC is a day late and a dollar short getting into metallic single stage press sales, Lee will eat them alive!

As soon as it hits his floor I'll go look it over and post a review unless some one beats me to it.

[jmort]

^^^ That is the best price I have seen. Retail/street price everywhere I have looked is $179.00.

[Shawlerbrook]

Love MEC shotshell loaders, but I'll stick with my RCBS Rockchucker.

[Lagamor]

What's up with the linkage. Doesn't look typical.

[r1kk1]

It ties the linkage to help reduce side deflection.

Take care

r1kk1

[jdh47]

It looks like a solid press to me. MEC makes some good things and their customer service is among the best. It has a sort of floating shell holder and on board priming. It's one inch ram and cast iron body should last well and it's linkage looks good. I would rather see the price a little lower.

It is good to see new products coming to market.

Joe

[Mike Kerr]

It looks like MEC perceived a gap or void in the market and designed an offering to completely MISS the opportunity. Strange because they have a product line which is well thought of and well received by customers. Oh well maybe their marketing will overcome the pricing for a basic press.