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For hunting tours on the Putorana Plateau, experienced hunters often choose all the necessary equipment themselves, from ammunition, cartridge belts, rifles, and ammunition to binoculars or scopes.
These days, this beloved hobby is becoming much easier and simpler. New technologies and auxiliary equipment can significantly simplify the preparatory process. One such tool is specially designed ammunition reloading machines.
Inexpensive, budget models
Most experienced hunters today give their preference to several convenient products for loading cartridges.
UPS-5. This machine has been around since the Soviet era. It's reliable and simple. Moreover, its price is considered one of the most affordable. However, high-quality loading of cartridges requires some experience and skill. These models are easy to load for small batches; however, a powder dispenser and a bench-top loader are required.
Lee Load All II. This is a more advanced, compact machine capable of dosing shot and powder, encapsulating, decapsulating, skirt crimping, cutting, and closing stars. Its drawbacks are also worth noting. The machine is made of plastic, and changing powder and shot measures is not very convenient.
More expensive metal machines MEC and Duplet
Made of metal, these models significantly outperform their predecessors. They load cartridges more efficiently and quickly. These models are reliable and durable. However, adjustments are required to operate them.
The MES 600, a press with step-by-step loading, allows you to load a large number of rounds in 1 hour. Approximately 250 rounds.
The MEC SizeMaster is a more advanced machine, although it is similar to and based on the previous model. Its advantage is its automatic primer feed, as well as collet skirts for cartridges during primer removal.
The MES 9000 can load 400 to 500 rounds per hour. It features an automatic primer feed, primed cartridge ejection, and a rotating cartridge case carriage. The machine also automatically doses powder and shot.
The Duplet 2 ED, a Russian-made press, has also become very popular due to its high-quality performance. This machine performs all the functions listed above and is virtually equal to imported models.
The only drawback of these products is that they are several times more expensive than the budget presses available. However, their performance will please everyone, with its speed and high quality.
Briefly about the main thing
We've described several particularly popular 12-gauge reloading machines, listing budget-friendly and more expensive options. They make loading cartridges several times faster and, most importantly, more efficient. Experienced hunters recommend getting one. They'll make hunting easier and simpler.
Spring goose hunting trips through the protected areas of the Putorana Plateau, with excellent equipment, become more unforgettable, and therefore more rewarding. Guests are sure to be satisfied after the hunt. Along with your favorite hobby, you can also sit over an ice hole, fishing for noble predators ( grayling, lenok, pike ). Capture all the unforgettable moments with photos or videos, and upon returning home, show off your trophies and the results of the hunt to your family and friends.
