MEC Outdoors 50278 Progressive Stage Charge Bar 7/8 oz Red Steel for Reloading
- Finish-Color:
- Black
- Quantity:
- 1
- Size:
- 7/8 oz
- Material:
- Steel
If you reload shotgun ammunition, you know that shot charge weight is critical to consistent patterns and performance. The MEC Outdoors 50278 Progressive Stage Charge Bar gives you that control. This 7/8 oz steel charge bar is designed to work with MEC progressive reloading presses, letting you swap in the exact load weight your hunting or sport shooting demands. Steel shot compatibility makes this bar a smart choice for shooters running non-toxic loads—whether you're prepping waterfowl rounds or just future-proofing your press setup.
The charge bar is a straightforward but essential component: it meters your shot charge as the press cycles, so getting the right one means your loads stay consistent press stroke to press stroke. This red steel bar slides into your press in place of the standard charge bar, making it a simple drop-in upgrade. If you're already running a MEC progressive press, you likely know the routine—this is just the part that does the heavy lifting on charge control.
Reloaders who shoot steel shot or who want the flexibility to load both lead and steel rounds should keep spare charge bars on hand. The 7/8 oz weight sits in the middle of common shotgun load ranges, making it useful for everything from upland game to clay work. Steel bars are tougher than lead in high-volume operations, so if you're running a busy press, this is the durability choice.

