What gauge is this press

[crawdad185]

I just picked up a MEC reloader press, 8567 Grabber I believe, from a local yard sale and I have no idea what the gauge is. Owner was not there so couldn't get any questions asked.
I'm almost certain it is a 12 gauge press, but is there any way to know for sure what gauge it is? Anything I could look at that would identify it? Thanks.

 

[Bob Bonillas]

MEC press

I looked on their website and that press is made in 12, 16, 20, 28, & 410 guage. Maybe look there and identify it or email them and ask how to.

 

[witchhunter]

Try a 12 gauge hull in the decapping die, 9 o'clock standing in front of it. These are nice reloaders. It will need to be set up for whatever load you want though, charge bars and bushings....

 

[Blackrock]

Whatever fired hull fits into the resizing die is a good clue. Some models also will stamp a 12 or other gauge on the base shell holder.

 

[crawdad185]

I'm sure a 16 gauge would fit in a 12, but would a 12 gauge fit in a 16 sizer?

 

[kyhunter]

12 should not fit easily into a 16 gauge.

 

[rg1]

Should have a gauge number on the crimp starter and final die or other parts?

 

[GarySTL]

I've got a 9000G and I've never noticed any markings.

 

[gamestalker]

Mine has the Ga. stamped on the shell plate.

GS

 

[oneounceload]

Also check the depriming die

 

[crawdad185]

I sent an email to MEC asking this question and here is the response I got back: "The inside of all 3 crimping dies will have the gauge # molded into the start of the die to confirm gauge".
Just though you fellas might want to see that. Thanks for your help.