Favorite Powder Dispenser

[stiffdogg06]

I currently use a Lee Pro 1000 for my .40 reloading so I use the Lee Auto disk Powder Measure, but I use the Lee Single Stage for my .223 reloading. With that being said, what is everyone's favorite powder measure device? I am using AA 2230 powder. Should I just get another Lee Powder Measure and get the double disk kit or something like the Hornady LNL measure?

 

[cfullgraf]

For handgun,. I use a Redding 10-X.

For small rifle (223 Remington size), I use an RCBS Uniflow.

For large rifle (30-06 size), I use a Midway indispensable.

I have a Hornady L-N-L and Redding 10-X for use on my Hornady L-N-L progressive. The Redding gets the most use except when loading 223 Remington on the progress.

I have a Culver style measure that I am experimenting with for rifle cartridges where I want a bit more consistency.

My Dillon presses have Dillon powder measures on them.

They all work just fine and i like them for the niche use I have set them up for.

 

[stiffdogg06]

Chuck,

Thanks for the reply. Does the uniflow dispense the various types of powders pretty consistently?

 

[Kevin Rohrer]

For experimentation or small lots I use my B&M clone, made by Vega Tools, the Schutzen.



For loading lots at a time, I use one of my Quick-Measures, which works with all powders.



And for a change of pace when loading small amounts of pistol, the Hollywood gets a workout. It is accurate to within .10grains.

 

[JO JO]

I have a uniflow works great

 

[zxcvbob]

I have several, but the newer of my C&H measures (painted black, the old one is red) is my favorite.

I am about to make some dippers though, for my favorite loads. For when I want to load just a box of pistol cartridges and my powder measure is all set up for something different, or when I want to use the hand press.

 

[Jaxondog]

I have several that I use, but prefer the Uniflow.

 

[PO2Hammer]

Redding 10X for pistol and small rifle.

 

[Magnum Shooter]

I like Lyman’s 55, it’s real consistent, but you got to screw around with the 3 adjustments to get it set. So I mostly use my RCBS Uniflow or the Dillon's on the Dillon

 

[Crashbox]

I have three of the Hornady powder measures and they're very good IMO for measuring volumetrically. If I'm really being a stickler I'll use my RCBS Charge Master 1500 which is another excellent powder measure in its own right.

 

[Jdillon]

Dillon powder measure on my 550B, Harrell Culver for batch loads and RCBS 1500 for precision loads.

 

[cfullgraf]

Chuck,

Thanks for the reply. Does the uniflow dispense the various types of powders pretty consistently?

I get consistent powder charges from all my measures. Except for the Dillons and Culver stye, they are all drum style measures.

Technique is the key to consistent charges with a Uniflow. Throw the charges the same way every time.

I prefer to use a baffle in mine. Some have success without.

I prefer to not vibrate the measure any more than necessary. Some like to wrap the measure with each stroke to help settle the powder column.

When setting up the powder measure, I throw about 20 charges to settle the column before I weigh anything.

To repeat, find what works for you and do it the same way every time.

I find good success when the metering cavity is matched to the powder charge. Most measures have at least two drums available with different cavities including the Uniflow. Use the small cavity with smaller charges, the larger cavity with larger charges.

Stick type powders are the most difficult to measure due to the cutting of a few kernels during the process. Once you get familiar with the feel, the drum style measures work just fine with all powders. It is a bit disconcerting at first.

I have so many powder measures because I am a tinkerer and like to try different equipment. The Redding 10-X is optimize for small charges. I could use the Uniflow for rifle, large and small, but I bought the Midway on sale to try a micrometer adjuster. The large cavity in the Midway works great for large rifle charges and the hopper is larger than the Uniflow's, so the Unflow is left with its small cavity installed.

My collection has been accumulated over 30 years!

Hope this helps.

 

[IndispensableDestiny]

I use a Redding 3BR. I have the pistol and rifle micrometers. Seems to work fine for me.

 

[rcmodel]

I got 3 Lyman-Ideal #55's, and one old Herters thats been locked on 26.3 grains WW-748 since 1971.

I don't often change powder measure settings.
I just change to a differnt Lyman-Ideal #55 that is still set on the charges I use most often for .45 ACP, 9mm, and .38 Spl.

Does that tell you what my favor-right is.

rc

 

[icanthitabarn]

No more dips for pistol or Lyman 55 and tricking for me. Its B+M and my homemade tubes, no checking needed.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

While I truly feel the Lyman #55 is the best powder measure I won't recommend it because of Lyman's customer service, or their lack of service. Since RCBS has a truly no BS warrant I recommend the Uniflow. (not that the #55 is so much better than the Uniflow anyway)

 

[BYJO4]

I have both the Uniflow and Hornady powder measures. Both are excellent and consistent. My Uniflow is over 30 years old so I don't know if any features have been modified over the years. My Hornadys are just a couple of years old and I like the ease of changing powder meter inserts.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I have a Uniflow and LnL...prefer the LnL.

 

[FROGO207]

I presently have a couple of the Lee (PPM and Auto Disk), an old Pacific (Hornaday now), a Ideal 55 (now Lyman 55), a big RCBS and A RCBS Little Dandy measure. All work well for me and with the correct technique I always get repeatable accuracy as well. I like the 55 the best for flake propellant dispensing because I feel I can "tune" the 3 slides to a setting that will work with what I am using the best. I found a chart used to set it up with different propellants in an old Ideal manual from the early fifties that I have. It takes some time to set up the drop for consistency the first time but I can record the results and go back there easily. Just weigh some drops to verify and load em up. I use the Pacific and the big RCBS for rifle loading usually. With the big hoppers on some of mine a powder baffle does help make things easier IMHO.

 

[JLDickmon]

Lyman 55

 

[poco loco]

Ohaus Duo-measure very accurate with every powder I have tried though obviously ball works better but what I love is both the pistol and rifle drums are in one cylinder.

Simply move one screw to switch from small chamber to large and back and both are quite accurate. Much more repeatable than either my Redding or my buddies Uniflow.

RCBS no longer has parts but they will send a new Uniflow should mine ever break beyond my ability to repair. The only failure point I see is the connection between the hopper and the measure and my MEC bottles fit quite well so when mine finally breaks I can easily repair.

 

[CZ57]

Been using the same RCBS Uniflow for over 20 years now. Still as accurate as it was brand new.

 

[moonzapa]

I use a RCBS Chargemaster 750 with the combination dispenser. Before using the Chargemaster, I used the RCBS Uniflow. I wouldn't go back to the Uniflow now that I have gotten used to the Chargemaster. Good Luck!

 

[Walkalong]

I use a Redding 10X, a Redding BR-30, and an LNL measure. All have the micrometer type stems.

You'll never regret buying a Redding, RCBS, or Hornady drum type measure. The micrometer type inserts are not a must, but they are very nice for dialing back to a certain charge for whatever load you are using.

 

[Joatmon]

Like many posters here, I have and use several measures. One reason is I like to tinker with this stuff, the second is not all measures are best for all occasions. If I had pick only one measure to keep it would likely be the Redding 3BR. Good at cutting stick powders, if you have both mic stems you can load any charge with great accuracy and consistency. However, I also really like the old Uniflows, Lachmiller (great design), Ohaus, and SAECO. CH push button measures are great for pistol work. Buy any good quality measure and spend time to achieve consistent drops.