[WNTFW]

I already have RCBS Uniflow (standard drum) and think it is great. I believe it is a bit old but works well.
I have a chance to get a Redding 3BR for around $80.00 cash or trade out some ammo.

Is this an upgrade or a sideways move? They look very similar in design. The 3BR does seem more refined in pics.

[JimKirk]

Equal ...if the Uniflow has the micrometer stem.

[Walkalong]

Both very good measures.

If your RCBS does not have a micrometer insert, that is a plus on the Redding.

Another thing to take note of is that the BR-30 will not do really large charges (Targeted charge weight of 30 grs + or -), while the RCBS measure will. (With the rifle insert)

My BR-30 will do .308 and .30-06 easily.

[Walkalong]

Just checked my notes. My BR-30 set on max will do 56.1 Grs of IMR 4895 & 52.4 of IMR 3031 & 62.8 of H-335.

[WNTFW]

Walkalong & Jim,
Thanks for the info. I may try to get it. You two are pretty good salesman. I'm trying to get all my equipment squared away as much as possible right now. I just invested in some more case gauges and could use a couple more. It's always a question of priorities and what is the better deal.
The Uniflow I have does not have the $40 micrometer.
The 3BR does have twice the capacity as the BR-30.
Thanks again,
WNTFW

[Walkalong]

3BR.....How did my eyes read BR-30? :banghead:

[JimKirk]

Not a good salesman at all... I've just used other products that did not work as well...

I have a RCBS Uniflow with a micrometer(large) caivity... works very well for me.. very accurate!

Walkalong has a 3BR and is very accurate for him....

We both have a product that works for what we need !!

If we needed a better product we'd have to spend lots more $$$.$$ to get that, Walkalong has the $$$.$$ ....I don't.:D

RCBS Micrometer Large Stem: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=654966

They have the small stem too.

Jimmy K

[Walkalong]

Walkalong has the $$$.$$

Who told you that fib?

If they were selling Hummers for a dollar, all I could do is run around screaming "Now ain't that a good deal". :neener:

[ranger335v]

Most of this proves one thing; simular designs work the same no matter the color.

[WNTFW]

I met up with the guy today and got the measure for 4 - 50rd boxes of 45ACP factory ammo.

I am the 3rd owner but I know the original owner & will find out if he got it new out of curiousity. I did not get any instruction so I went ahead and took it down for cleaning and inspection. I also love to take things apart to see how they work.

Thank for the info. Looks like I'll be happy with it.

[Sidewinder72]

I have never used the Redding, but I have two uniflows. One is set up with large and one with small cyl. Both with micrometer adjustment. I love them. Very repeatable. Just my experience. Good shooting.

[fguffey]

For pistol I prefer the Little Dandy by RCBS, I have Uniflow measures with both large and small drums, Ohaus powder measures, Redding, Lyman old and newer design and Herters, the Herters are rack adjust, cam adjust and collet lock/adjust, and Dillons with all the powder bars, two of my last Herters cost $10.00 dollars, $5.00 each, all of my powder measures are micro adjust when used with a depth micrometer or a dial caliper, this allows me to adjust the powder measure in .001 thousands.

F. Guffey

[UltimateReloader]

I have the 3BR, and I'll tell you - it's top notch quality, no question. It also has zero backlash micrometers. Very well suited for any type of rifle loading including benchrest. Capacity is not the greatest, but I have plans to customize the top end of mine (4x the capacity???)