That is exactly my method as wellI use the Chargemaster to throw the load then verify the weight with a second digital scale before dropping the powder into the brass. This method has worked great for me for years.
That is exactly my method as wellI use the Chargemaster to throw the load then verify the weight with a second digital scale before dropping the powder into the brass. This method has worked great for me for years.
I have been considering upgrading the powder throw and scales over the past year. Every time I get ready to place an order, I just come to my senses and realize that I really don't need it. I'm a slow and meticulous reloader. I don't shoot the volume that would require churning out faster finished rounds. I will buy a A&D FX120 at some point for more precise and easier weighing of charges.
Speed and convenience, IMO.Is there a benefit to an electronic powder dispenser like the RCBS Chargemaster?
Yup, that's it. No magic, nothing special. Faster and fewer steps.Speed and convenience, IMO.
I used to do this. Bulk dropped on a bench measure then a Hornady AutoCharge, moved to a stand alone scale and trickled, with a Redding manual then a Dandy electric. I can't overstate how much an improvement the Dandy was in my three-step process, it was very easy to slide the weight on the stem and drop single kernels of anything, even ball powder - much easier to be precise than a manual trickler and I highly recommend them if you want to stay with the manual process.great success using a Hornady powder hopper, scale and trickler
Same here. I would have a hard time just dumping into the case without verification. I'm sure the higher priced models will throw much closer but I would rather spend my money on hunting trips!I use the hornady dispenser. It's okay, but I only use it to get close. I have a much better scale that I dump the dispensed powder into. With the better scale I trickle up to the nearest 2 hundredths of a grain.
The electric dispenser really speeds up the process.
This is what I do also. I've got the RCBS Chargemaster Lite and a Franklin electronic scale next to each other. I dispense and measure every load on the RCBS to the exact weight. I then I move the powder on the dish from the RCBS to the Franklin. If it's exact, I drop it in the case. If it's off .1 grain or more, I re-weigh it on the Franklin. If it's still off, it goes back into the RCBS hopper and then gets re-dispensed. I probably load 50-60% of first run loads. I also recalibrate when the number of off-loads become more frequent.I use the Chargemaster to throw the load then verify the weight with a second digital scale before dropping the powder into the brass. This method has worked great for me for years.
This is what I do. I've got the RCBS Chargemaster Lite and a Franklin electronic scale next to each other. I dispense and measure every load on the RCBS to the exact weight. I then I move the powder on the dish from the RCBS to the Franklin. If it's exact, I drop it in the case. If it's off .1 grain or more, I re-weigh it on the Franklin. If it's still off, it goes back into the RCBS hopper and then gets re-dispensed. I probably load 50-60% of first run loads. I also recalibrate when the number of off-loads become more frequent.
That is exactly my method as well
I have tried the three top brands and have been disappointed with the accuracy and inconsistencies of all three. It wasn't until I upgraded to the autotrickler V3 that I found one that was accurate and dependable. I use an A&D scale with mine.I've been reloading for a couple years now with great success using a Hornady powder hopper, scale and trickler. I load to the tenth of a grain and have developed sub MOA loads with low SD, ES numbers.
Is there a benefit to an electronic powder dispenser like the RCBS Chargemaster? I'm considering one to simplify a step but I don't want to sacrifice results.
I too keep a beam scale around as a backup to the electric.I use my RCBS Uniflow to throw a bulk charge close to my target charge weight, then I hand trickle grain by grain up to my target weight on an RCBS 5-10 beam scale. I had a Chargemaster and was happy until we went through a stretch where the power went out. I was just setting around and decided to do some loading. Of course with no power I had no scale. I didn't like that restriction and the likelihood that if there were some social crisis there would be no power, etc etc. I sold the Chargemaster and bought a spare RCBS 5-10 used on line, and only use my above process.