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Post by Quick Draw McGraw on May 24, 2021 18:44:08 GMT -5
Hi all,
I have an inexpensive Lee one that I don't use much because fine powders like Accurate No. 9 and W296 leak out. I'm not picky, I just want one that doesn't leak (or leaks very little), is pretty accurate with each powder dispensing amount, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. What have you all had good experiences with?
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Post by Encore64 on May 24, 2021 18:48:13 GMT -5
RCBS Uniflow with no close second...
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Post by Quick Draw McGraw on May 24, 2021 18:49:15 GMT -5
RCBS Uniflow with no close second... RCBS has seemed to be the best rated from what I've seen on MiswayUSA. Glad to hear you had the same experience. |
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Post by Encore64 on May 24, 2021 18:56:06 GMT -5
Get both drums and never look back...
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Post by dougader on May 24, 2021 19:45:55 GMT -5
Every time I think about getting a new powder measure, I remember how darn accurate this old Herter's measure has been. Every time I use it I stop and check the throw and in some 35 years I have never had to reset it. And it doesn't leak at all no matter what powder I'm using.
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Post by hunter966 on May 24, 2021 20:11:21 GMT -5
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Post by Quick Draw McGraw on May 24, 2021 20:33:26 GMT -5
Having trouble finding them in stock right now. Shocking, right? Are the Hornady powder measures any good?
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Post by leadhound on May 24, 2021 20:42:58 GMT -5
Not sure if the old style is available here is the new version I think. He needs to test it out with Unique, that's the test of all tests it seems! LOL! I got ahold of a couple of Lyman 55's because I heard they worked with Unique, no luck yet, still 'sperimentin with 'em though. youtu.be/da5S6plQhYo |
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Post by buttebob on May 24, 2021 21:13:13 GMT -5
I've got am RCBS and a Lyman 55. I've used Unique in the RCBS without any problems.
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Post by leadhound on May 24, 2021 21:56:18 GMT -5
I've got am RCBS and a Lyman 55. I've used Unique in the RCBS without any problems. That's how I found the video, looking for a Uniflow, hoping the 3rd rendition is just as good as the ol' one, seems to be the only one in stock anywhere. |
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Post by gregs on May 25, 2021 3:41:21 GMT -5
The uniflow is great and also the little Dandy bit individual rotors are getting spendy. Check the Dandy rotor table for powder weight and rotor compatabolity. www.huntingtons.com/ref_lil-dandy.pdf |
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Post by bushog on May 30, 2021 7:30:17 GMT -5
RCBS Uniflow with no close second... So after fighting with Unique for quite some time I finally bought one off ebay and it seems like this advise it right! Have you tried any of the accessories to use a longer drop tube? They have some quick change set ups that look promising. Do you know if they'll fit an older measure? |
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Post by Encore64 on May 30, 2021 8:07:29 GMT -5
Well, everything I have is older. I put Micrometer Plungers on both mine. I keep one set up in large piston and one in small piston.
The only long drop tube I have is for my 17 Ackley Hornets.
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Post by bradshaw on May 31, 2021 21:21:45 GMT -5
Reckon Fred Huntington’s Rock Chuck Bullet Swage (RCBS) Uniflow measures outsells all others on the planet better than a half century worth. Fred Huntington sold RCBS to the Leisure Group 40+ plus years ago; after which quality dipped. When I asked him about it, Huntington shook his head, “It’s a shame.” Either side of that slump, the RCBS Uniflow screams durable consistency. So many matches have been won just throwing charges for a Uniflow to guess is futile.
i carry a heavy preference for the drum adjustment. The Redding Bench Rest occupies same favored status on my bench.. I use the old wall-closing-in-on-you arrangement as well, my go-to the Custom Products measure by Neil Jones. Never cottoned to the Ideal or Lyman. Harrell and Neil Jones measures chop stick powder better than a drum measure. Yet, mailing a .338 out yonder from thrown changes of stick powder finds no fault with either type in rifles I shoulder.
For handgun silhouette, the RCBS Uniflow and Redding Bench Rest measures ripped up the Firing Line. The RCBS Uniflow and Redding are what I call ADJUSTABLE PISTON measures. I throw the Neil Jones Custom Products measure into that mix. The Neil Jones Custom Products measure is a precision machined stainless steel measure with an adjustable rotating drum, an ancient design used by Belding & Mull, Lyman, Harrell, Culver, etc., and standard gear of bench rest competitors.
Not sure I ever shot a silhouette match with a weighted charge; unless there was no alternative and I needed the ammo. Richard Beebe of Redding described, years ago, a test he ran with weighed vs thrown charges. Couldn’t see a difference on the target. However, Beebe demonstrated the importance of a solid base for throwing charges from the measure. Told me the Redding cast iron (cast steel?) MEASURE STAND produced more consistent throws than with measure champed to bench. I tried to duplicate Richard Beebe’s test, but with my skill was unable to discern a difference at the target. Talking about throwing charges of STICK POWDER.
David Bradshaw
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Post by rleprechaun on Jun 1, 2021 17:43:45 GMT -5
Redding bench rest
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