Mec JR reloading quiestion

[PA Hunter]

I dont know anything about shotgun reloading. A friend wants to sell me an older Mec JR along with all his accessories,powder,lead shot ect. since he no longer hunts. He wants $ 125.00 for it all. I guess I can buy a new one around $ 140.00 or so.

I will be reloading 2 3/4 and 3 in 12 gauge shells, then maybe next year 3 1/2 shells and steel shot I will need.

Can the mec JR be used with steel shot?

Is there another reloader that I should look at and is this a waste of money?

Thanks Steve,