powder dispensers
02-09-2008, 05:03 AM
#1
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: n.e. pennsylvania
Posts: 645
powder dispensers
anyone using the new digital powder dispensers or do you weigh each load by hand like me? just wondered if they work as advertised and do you like them? most of the time, speed is not a big issue for me so i tend to weigh each charge especially in the winter when static is a problem.
02-09-2008, 07:23 AM
#3
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 12,746
RE: powder dispensers
I guess I'm old school too. I weigh each charge for loading rifles. However, my ancient Pacific powder dispenser is still plenty consistant. For handgun loading, once I set it, I pour directly into the case. But I still weigh every 10th charge to be sure something didn't change. That way, if there is a problem, I only have to dump the last 10 charges poured.
I'm like you, time isn't a concern. I prefer consistancy and safety over volume.
I'm like you, time isn't a concern. I prefer consistancy and safety over volume.
02-09-2008, 09:59 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2004
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RE: powder dispensers
I weigh each charge. I am not in any hurry when I reload.Some who use them claimyou cannot use the electronic powderdepensers/scale combos under fluorecent lights as the light will cause false readings.
02-09-2008, 11:31 AM
#6
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 179
RE: powder dispensers
I just got a RCBS Powder Trickler/Scale recentlyand its seriously one of the coolest things i've ever seen.
If your not worried about time i wouldnt spend the $300 on it but it does speed up the process. Being a kid i just get frustrated with how longthe old school way takes compared to the electronic way.
Good Luck
~Deric
If your not worried about time i wouldnt spend the $300 on it but it does speed up the process. Being a kid i just get frustrated with how longthe old school way takes compared to the electronic way.Good Luck
~Deric
02-09-2008, 01:29 PM
#8
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 86
RE: powder dispensers
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I weigh each charge. I am not in any hurry when I reload.Some who use them claimyou cannot use the electronic powderdepensers/scale combos under fluorecent lights as the light will cause false readings.
I weigh each charge. I am not in any hurry when I reload.Some who use them claimyou cannot use the electronic powderdepensers/scale combos under fluorecent lights as the light will cause false readings.
why would the light cause false readings?? please explain
02-09-2008, 01:45 PM
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 260
RE: powder dispensers
A chronograph can give false readings under flourescent light. I've never heard of a problem with powder dispensers.
I have the RCBS two piece unit. It is almost required for steel shot shotgun reloading, because the powder used (Alliant Steel) will not work in a traditional meter. I use it for rifle loading too, but it probably isn't necessary. It is pretty handy for ladder tests when you want to load a few, change the charge and load a few more.
It is very accurate, within .1 grains every time. I think it is slower than a regular powder measure. I don't use mine when I load ball powder, it is quicker to use a measure.
I have the RCBS two piece unit. It is almost required for steel shot shotgun reloading, because the powder used (Alliant Steel) will not work in a traditional meter. I use it for rifle loading too, but it probably isn't necessary. It is pretty handy for ladder tests when you want to load a few, change the charge and load a few more.
It is very accurate, within .1 grains every time. I think it is slower than a regular powder measure. I don't use mine when I load ball powder, it is quicker to use a measure.