Best value in powder measures?

[Mike Irwin]

Yeah, mine probably needs some spacer material in the washer collar. I was thinking about that.

I was also thinking that it's one hell of an annoyance.

 

[bogie]

I own...

A $225 Harrell
A tricked out RCBS uniflow
A pair of Lee "perfect" measures (or did I give one to Oleg???)
A Lee autodisk with the adjustable charge bar

The Lee "perfect" measure is better than the Harrell for long stick powders. The Harrell just feels right tho, and is what goes to benchrest matches. The Lee(s) get used for handgun and blasting ammo.

The RCBS uniflow, with a sinclair clear drop tube adapter and a bottle fixture (so that you can just screw in a Hodgdon or AA powder bottle), and the RCBS stand and micrometer adjustment dealie, is for sale or trade.

 

[Steve Smith]

Actually, 5 recommended the Lee, 2 recommended the Redding, 2 recommended the RCBS, and 1 recommended the Hornady. Considering that the Redding, RCBS, and Hornady are all variations on the same design, you have an equal score. I'll thow out the Harrells vote because it is a multiple revision result of the RCBS general design and "value" on this piece is subjective.

Despite Mike's urge to annoy me and make me look silly, I stick by my recommendation.

 

[Poohgyrr]

Rob,

Thanks for the link......

And FWIW, I use a Lee auto disk for general pistol, and a scale for rifle....

 

[keano44]

Mike Irwin
Thanks for the Visualisation Basic, now I understand about the baffle. But I, like you, find that if I just keep the level consistant in the hopper, I get the same results.


Another vote for the Lee Autodisk with the adjustable charge bar.

 

[ocabj]

With Harrell powder measures pushing $225, no one mentioned the PACT Scale/Dispenser Combo (also RCBS branded). It runs for about $250. Does this device actually work well?

 

[Tony Z]

Excellent in my opinion.


Just a bit spendy

TONY Z

 

[Mike Irwin]

I think I mentioned those with a passing reference, Ocabj, but that may have been in another thread.

I've used one, but I never found that much to recommend them over a good volumetric measure.

 

[bogie]

The "dispenser" electronic measures take too long. Fine if you're not shooting a whole lot, or if you're not loading between matches.

 

[Dave R]

Update: found a used RCBS Uniflow for cheap. Cleaned it up tonight. Should have a chance to use it tomorrow.

 

[Dave R]

Update: I ran 50 rounds of 9mm through the well-used RCBS Uniflow. I was using Unique powder, which I hear is not an easy powder to meter cuz of the large flakes.

After I got the measure dialed in for the charge I want (that only took 3 tries), the first 4 charges I threw were within .1 grain. This is with a 5.6 grain load. Spot checks thereafter kept everything within .1 grain, and most checked were right on.

So I didn't have to "run a pound through it before it settles in and gets accurate. "

So I'm a happy camper. This saves a LOT of time over scoop, trickle and funnel.

 

[44and45]

HA! Forget Lee and all that other ilk...except maybe Redding...get yourself one of these Herter's Dial-O-matic powder measure...if you can find one.

Jim

 

[P95Carry]

Hey Jim! How's it hangin my friend?

Looks sorta similar to my Hornady, which I use entirely for all rifle loading ..... maybe takes a tad longer to set this one up but ... very accurate. This one has suffered a bit of corrosion thru age!

This overall style i do like tho ... and no doubt that Herters is the dog's ''thingies''!

 

[44and45]

Hi Chris, I have a Hornady simular to yours, it has small pistol meter insert and a larger one for rifle...they are very good powder measures.

If you send me that ole Hornady I'll clean it up to look like new for ya, got all the tools to do it my friend.

Check this out, Lyman Tru-line Jr. press and No.55 powder measure. You should have seen them before they were restored...really pitiful state of decay...the shell holder platform was stuck fast to the blued post stand, took a lot of WD-40 and whacks to break it loose. Now it looks and works great.

Jim

 

[P95Carry]

Hey Jim ... nice job on the Tru-line and ''55'' . very nice!

I'll clean it up to look like new for ya, got all the tools to do it my friend.

No sweat Jim ... I also have all the tools (I am an engineer doncha know!) . and in fact did a ''job'' on it way back ..... just about time i did it again ... but its function is fine.

Yeah .. the two insert ''thingies'', one for pistol one for rifle .. I find it a good measure.

Take care dude.

 

[44and45]

Roger that, Chris.

Just wanted to do something for ya, you're always helping me with these computer workings.

Jim

 

[P95Carry]

Heheehe Jim ....... one of these days my friend .... the time will come when i will request a ''payback'' ..... no sweat!!

Just good to know ya!