What Powder Dispenser/Scale Combo

[carpsniperg2]

The wife is looking into getting me one for xmas. I have only been around the rcbs a little tiny bit. these are the 3 that i am looking at. all would be 110 volt. if you have one or use one. i would love to hear what you guys think. i think one of these setups could save me several hours a year. thanks carpsniperg2^matt

LYMAN DIGITAL POWDER 110v SYSTEM.

HRN LOCK-N-LOAD AUTO CHG SCALE & POWDER DISPENSER "new"

RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 Powder Scale and Dispenser Combo

O and i am a little biest towards the green one thanks for the help guys

[carpsniperg2]

no one has any   

[demontang]

Ive been around the rcbs and it seems pretty good it was pretty close to the same load every time. My dad has a dillion with a powder charger on it that works good for plinking I still like to wiegh out my good hands loads on a scale.

[rbros]

Get the RCBS Chargemaster.  I load just over 10,000 rounds a year on my 2 and they work flawlessly.  I tried the new Hornady and it had problems with overcharging about a month after I got it.  Sent it back and bought the 2nd RCBS unit.

[whacker1]

I have the lyman and love it.  I don't load a ton.  Maybe run 500-1000 rounds in 3 years.

Need to load another 100-200 rounds this winter.

[Big10gauge]

I have the RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 Powder Scale and Dispenser Combo, it works fine. you may have to change your way that you reload as that once it measures the load you dump it in the case and get the pan back on the scale asap. You then have time to put the case in your press and seat the bullet and put in in your container before the next one weighs out. If your loading above 60 grs or so there will be a some wait time. With 25.3 grains I am waiting approx 10 to 15 sec

[whacker1]

I have the RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 Powder Scale and Dispenser Combo, it works fine. you may have to change your way that you reload as that once it measures the load you dump it in the case and get the pan back on the scale asap. You then have time to put the case in your press and seat the bullet and put in in your container before the next one weighs out. If your loading above 60 grs or so there will be a some wait time. With 25.3 grains I am waiting approx 10 to 15 sec

The lyman is faster.  My father-in-law has the RCBS.  Both are good, neither has had problems for us.

[jmkuhlman]

I use a Lyman 1200 DPS II with the upgrade kit and have not had any issues.  I reload a few hundred rounds a week with the set-up.

[wsmnut]

I have the RCBS combo machine and love it.  I only do rifle reloading presently, but the pace is just fine.  Good accuracy as far as what it does, too. 

wsmnut

[carpsniperg2]

thanks guys for the info! looks like i will scrath off the hornady. sounds like both are good. still intrested in hearing if anyone else has any more info. i load around 3-4k a year, and i look forward to seeing santa bring me one

[carpsniperg2]

thank you all for your input, I really appreciate it all.
Happy Holidays

carp's wife 

[Wanttohuntmore]

I've got the Lyman, without the upgrade kit, and its still sufficiently fast for throwing my 78gr charges for my 7stw.  I should buy the upgrade though!  Only problem I have with it, it develops static if plugged in for awhile, to remove it, just unplug for a couple minutes, then its fixed!

Still though, best reloading tool to get, makes it actually fun to go and reload.  I reloaded for 20 yrs without one.

[Wenatcheejay]

RCBS Combo.

[Blacklab]

I got the 1500 almost 2 yrs ago and smile every time I turn it on. Very user friendly and consitantly accurate. As for what Big 10 said about loading large calipers that's it down fall. A little slow but a great peice of equipment  

[shortnround]

I received my RCBS a couple of years back as a Birthday present. Easy to use and reliable! Speed is acceptable.