The MEC 600 Jr. Mark 5 Single-Stage Reloader (MEC part no. 844716) brings dependable single-stage shotshell reloading to the 16 gauge bench, a chambering that’s increasingly hard to find factory ammunition for. MEC Outdoors built this press for shooters who want to keep their 16 gauge guns running without hunting down scarce factory boxes. Cases move through resizing, priming, charging, and crimping on one solid steel frame, giving repeatable results load after load. It is a practical, no-nonsense way for upland and clays shooters to keep a legacy 16 gauge in the field.

Key Specifications

• Chambered specifically for 16 gauge shells, supporting a caliber that’s tough to find on store shelves.
• Built as a single-stage shotshell reloading press, so every step happens in a controlled, deliberate sequence.
• Uses a multi-size thread pattern, keeping it compatible with MEC’s standard bushings and charge bars.
• Adjustable to load up to 3-inch shells, covering standard and heavier 16 gauge loads.
• Includes a cam-action crimp die that restores each fired hull to its factory crimp profile.
• The wad-guide station is built for quick, easy wad seating, keeping the reloading cycle efficient.
• Rated for 4 to 6 boxes per hour, a solid single-operator pace on a single-stage press.
• Ships with one charge bar and three powder bushings so you can start metering common 16 gauge charges immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this press handle 3-inch 16 gauge shells? Yes, it adjusts to load shells up to 3 inches in addition to standard-length hulls.

What’s included with the press? One charge bar and three powder bushings ship with the unit, ready for common 16 gauge charge weights.

Is this a good option if factory 16 gauge ammo is hard to find? Yes, reloading your own 16 gauge shells is one of the most reliable ways to keep a 16 gauge shotgun fed.

Buy the MEC 600 Jr. Mark 5 Single-Stage Shotshell Reloader, 16 Gauge

Keeping a 16 gauge shotgun running shouldn’t depend on what’s left on the shelf. Order from our MEC lineup in our reloading equipment selection, and our Lubbock, Texas team can help you round out your bushings and charge bars.