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Post by ncrobb on Sept 18, 2015 11:48:07 GMT -5
What type of powder dispensers do you guys use? My reloading set up is very rudimentary and has served me well for many years. Its mostly LEE products and I have been using a LEE Perfect Powder Measure; the H110 granules are so small they seep out from between mating parts and make the action stiff. I've read several forums that discuss how to mate the surfaces and tighten it up so I will try that next chance I get. Just wondering what you guys use? Its a combo scale/dispenser worth the effort?
Thanks, Robb
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Post by steve on Sept 18, 2015 12:51:41 GMT -5
I used to use a Lee perfect powder measure. I picked up a used RCBS uniflow at a gunshow a few years ago and never looked back. The lee is a toy compared to the Uniflow.
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Sept 18, 2015 13:15:43 GMT -5
I've been using the RCBS since 1976. No problems.
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Post by cstokes on Sept 18, 2015 15:44:05 GMT -5
RCBS my first and only powder measure.
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Post by jsh on Sept 18, 2015 16:39:19 GMT -5
RCBS, Redding BR 2, Hornady, and Belding&Mull are what I use for the most part. Ran a bunch of WC 820 ,which I think is finer yet,through the above and dillons measure and the lee disc measures. The Dillon handled the 820 pretty good. The lee disk, had to keep an eye on it but it worked ok. Jeff
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Post by Encore64 on Sept 18, 2015 16:42:09 GMT -5
I use the RCBS Powder Measure much of the time. It has offered flawless service for 25 years.
The Hornady measure that came with my progressive press works equally as well.
About 20 years ago I purchased a Midway pistol measure. The max charge is 30 grns. It is extremely accurate with the small cases.
Would think any quality powder measure would work well.
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Post by bushog on Sept 18, 2015 17:00:44 GMT -5
Harrell pistol measure.
Some people like to bad mouth them but they're usually the ones that don't have them....
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Post by sixshot on Sept 18, 2015 17:19:47 GMT -5
Don't know how anyone could bad mouth a Harrell. I've had an RCBS for as long as I can remember, bought one of the micrometer adjustments for it years ago & that sure made it easier to return to old settings. The measures on my Dillons have also been very reliable once I've thrown several charges of pistol powder. I usually tap the powder measure several times lightly with my fingers to settle the powder & then throw 8-10 charges before I start loading. Like anything else, you usually get what you pay for. Back in the 60's-70's I had an old Belding & Mull, it was great for loading rifle, saw one for sale the other day but the adjustable measure part was missing so I passed.
Dick
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Post by dougader on Sept 18, 2015 17:25:59 GMT -5
I have an old Herter's and it works great. The Dillon on a 550B works great, too.
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Post by seancass on Sept 18, 2015 18:32:58 GMT -5
I use a Hornady Auto Charge. It meters and weighs every charge. It does all my H110 work.
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Post by jsh on Sept 19, 2015 9:53:45 GMT -5
I rank the Belding&Mull right with a Harrel. The Harrel is a jewel with ball powders, as the Belding&Mull is with stick powders.
I have seen very mixed reviews of the auto measure/trickler no matter who made them. FYI I have made my own dippers taylored to measure a specific powder and cartridge. I have taken the lee dippers and cut them down as well to hold what I want them too. This is of course for just a few loadings of a couple of calibers. Not for anything even close to bulk loading. Buddy of mine likes the lee auto disk that is Teflon coated. He uses a lot of h110/296 and 2400. He uses it on a progressive with out any glitches.
I went through and still have way too many measures. As mentioned above my redding BR measure sees ball powder and the Belding&Mull gets the stick powder. The redding has been worked on and is smoother than a stock one, no bearings on this one. The Belding&Mull is the only measure I have used that I trust completely with SR4759, 4198 and H1000. Has enough leverage to cut this big pencil sized sticks. I believe that one can still buy the drop tubes. If you are to buy a tube I suggest the ones that are threaded with the extra hash marks for reference. And, you may as well get the magnum as it will work for smaller too. I just picked another Belding&Mull up a few weeks ago. It had just the standard drop tube. They aren't fast but they are precise. Jeff
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Post by ncrobb on Sept 20, 2015 6:48:54 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I took my LEE apart and it looked pretty much smooth and worn in; cleaned it up then set the tension on the screw and it still doesn't work well with the fine powders. I found an unused RCBS (the smaller one) with a stand on a local forum for a good price.
Robb
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Post by dale53 on Sept 20, 2015 12:46:53 GMT -5
I have a small collection of powder measures. RCBS, two Reddings, several Lyman, a couple of Lees Pro discs', and a Harrell along with my most used, the Dillon on my two 550B's.
The best buy for the buck and general day to day use, is the Reading Bench rest measure. The micrometer is repeatable (still verify with a scale) and there are two different drums (one large for rifles and one small for pistols). It handles stick, flake, and ball powders all quite well. Dern good measures, "by any measure"(:>)).
One thing seldom seen in print, is that accuracy of a given measure depend on the measure being operated smoothly and consistently by the operator. Yeah, the operator can make a BIG difference.
FWIW Dale53
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Post by Snyd on Sept 20, 2015 16:50:31 GMT -5
For several years I've been using a Lee 4 Hole Classic Cast Turret press with the Pro-Auto Disk Powder Measure. I added one of the Adjustable Charge Bars and the setup works great. I've loaded thousands of rounds of handgun ammo on it. Ya, a few granules escape but not enough to bind it up and once the powder settles in it it's very consistent. After I got this setup I sold my Hornady powder measure and haven't looked back.
Cheap but effective
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Post by ProGun on Sept 21, 2015 17:52:17 GMT -5
I have a Redding BR-2 as well that works phenomenally with H110. A buddy of mine had the same issue with H110 in his Lee powder measure. I'd say pony up a few extra bucks and get something of higher quality (no offense, Lee probably sells more reloading equipment than any other manufacturer). How many will you ever need? Buy once, cry once is my motto.
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