New to shot shell reloading.

[Rottweiler]

I used a MEC 900G for about 15 years. Good machine but was a bit temperamental with larger shot. Loaded thousands of rounds with it.

Last Father's Day I got a Dillon SL900 as a gift. WOO HOO. All I can say bout is it HOLY S#^T ! it puts the MEC to shame. With the auto case feed and bigger powder and shot holders it will easily double the output of the MEC. Keeping everything full on it is about the hardest part of operating it. The Dillon machine is built like a tank compared to it. The MEC uses a lot of stamped parts. The Dillon uses castings and machined parts.

The Dillon is much smoother,BUT remember the MEC is also 15 years older. Comparing a 15 year old car to a brand new one isn't fair either.

If funds aren't an issue and you need to load lots of shotshells the Dillon is the way to go