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Re: What Powder Dispenser/Scale Combo
« Reply #15 on: November 24, 2010, 06:28:22 PM »
dang wife keeps using my account to check up on this :chuckle: thanks guys! i think i know what i am getting for xmas :chuckle:
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Re: What Powder Dispenser/Scale Combo
« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2010, 10:54:19 AM »
I've had the RCBS combo for about a year.

I have been very happy with it.  It can seem a little slow at time with larger charges, as has been mentioned.  What I typically do is charge several cases and then start seating bullets while the unit is throwing a charge.  That keeps things from coming to a temporary halt if the unit throws an over-charge or something. I just dump the powder back into the unit and seat another bullet while it throws it.  Some powders it will go hundreds with never throwing an over-charge, other powders it happens more frequently.

The one thing I wish they would add is a light that would go on when it's over charged.  Watching the display to make sure it shows "stable" and the right charge takes a little extra time, the little ticks on the display that show over or under are pretty small. A light would be nice.  I also wish that there was a way to dial back the counter when there is an over-charge and you dump the powder. It would help keep track to make sure you haven't double charged or missed a case. As it is, it just counts the total number of charges thrown, not necessarily the ones you've actually used/charged.

My son and I shoot competitively and I load a few thousand rounds per month. For the really high volume stuff I use a progressive press and just use the scale of the RCBS combo for randomly checking charges from the powder measure.  It works great as a scale too.  For my hunting rounds in several calibers I prefer to use the RCBS Chargemaster for extremely consistent charges.

I honestly can't imagine being without one now. Compared to a beam or electronic scale and a manual powder trickler it's much more convenient.  I haven't tried the Lyman, but based on my experience I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend the green one, or to buy another for myself.

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Re: What Powder Dispenser/Scale Combo
« Reply #17 on: November 25, 2010, 11:00:57 AM »
thanks drysideshooter! the green one is on its way 8) i still use measuring spoons to weigh my charges. this should be pretty slick :drool: i might still do a few loads for the big guns, by hand. it might take a little bit to throw 220-240grains :chuckle:
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Re: What Powder Dispenser/Scale Combo
« Reply #18 on: November 26, 2010, 08:00:33 AM »
I have no doubt that you will be extremely happy with the green machine!

I have also used powder dippers in the past and always bought into Richard Lee's thinking that volume is an accurace way to measure powder.  When you get the new unit, scoop and weigh a couple charges of powder.  I was really surprised at how much variance there was in weight, even with very carefuly dipped charges.

Happy reloading!

 


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