Speeding up the reloading process? Powder measuring?

[BBob]

Charge Master good enough? Maybe, maybe not. Depends on what your goals are. For me I spent way too much time dumping the charge back into the hopper for a do over and scale tolerance on them isn't great either. Auto Trickler when dialed in hits the mark far more often than not.

Accuracy

I am often asked which scale I recommend, and whether the A&D FX is precise enough for long range shooting. This article aims to answer these questions: Is it really worth my time to perfect every...

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[SDHNTR]

You may be right, but I can’t conceivably shoot well enough to notice a .1 gr of difference. To spend another $1000 to gain that minimal level of additional accuracy doesn’t seem worth it to me. I’d rather spend that money on more tags or more guns.

 

[gelton]

IMO the answer to this question depends on what you are loading for and how close to max pressure you might be.

For instance, reloading for my large-caliber bolt actions, when I am pumping out maybe 50 rounds per reload, I prefer using the RCBS chargemaster. However, I would never call it fast.

If I am reloading for an AR-type platform where I am cranking out 300 rounds per reload I much prefer keeping the charge a grain or two below max and using a powder throw so that I don't have to worry about weighing the charge except every 50 rounds or so to be sure it's still throwing a precise weight.

Since I don't shoot competition and will not be taking any long-range shot on an AR platform, speed is more important than precision from a reloading perspective.

 

[SDHNTR]

I load for big game bolt action guns for hunting. Usually 20 to 40 rounds in a session. That’s it. Not interested in competition or mass volume. And my loads are all at least a full grain under any sort of pressure situation.

 

[gelton]

I love big game bolt action guns for hunting. Usually 20 to 40 rounds in a session. That’s it. Not interested in competition or mass volume. And my loads are all at least a full grain under any sort of pressure situation.

In this case I would recommend an RCBS chargemaster or something similar, not very fast but precise.

 

[Marble]

The digital powder measure from RCBS has an adjustment that can speed it up depending on what powder you use. I set it for a few grains below max, use the faster dispensing and trickle the last bit in. Much faster for me.

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[300-win-mag]

I'm quick with a Lee Perfect Powder Measure, Redding Trickler, and Redding #2 Beam Scale.

I typically use 4350 or 4831 powders.

 

[TexasTB]

Take a look at the Auto-trickler video. Great piece of equipment and throws within .02 grains. I upgraded to the V3 technology which allows you to set the the machine via your iPhone or iPad.

 

[jwooley]

RCBS chargemaster has been good to me....

 

[Troubleshooter406]

Throwing a charge on a redding match grade powder measure and confirming on the redding scale I can outrun the rcbs chargemaster.

 

[4ester]

Digital powder dispenser. I mounted mine above my bench to the wall, so I can seat my bullets with no fear of bumping the scale while it’s measuring the next load.

Auto throw/trickler is fast and accurate to the kernel if you have the coin.

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[Longrange2]

The RCBS chargemaster does a great job, and if I am trying to be really precise I’ll weigh what it dispenses on the FX120i. I haven’t gotten the autotricker up and running for that yet.

 

[mmac]

RCBS chargemaster lite for me. I honestly can’t imagine ever doing it any other way, speed and more important, accuracy.