What powder dispenser now? Chargemaster Broke

[rootacres]

Hello all,

I am kinda in a pickle now. My chargemaster lite decided to quit working. Im pretty disappointed because I have not really used it. It's out of warranty so RCBS gave me info for an outsourced company that can fix it for $175 plus parts, shipping etc. So. . . . . I have a hunt in 6 weeks that I need to complete load development on and get some reps in. What's everyone using? Seems the Hornday and RCBS are decent options in that sub $350 category. Am I missing something? thanks

 

[JFK]

Am I missing something? thanks

You have a charge master that you barely used before it broke, RCBS told you to pound sand, and you are considering buying another one?

 

[Harvey_NW]

I did some research before buying an auto dispenser and the CM Lite had a lot more complaints of failure or wigging out with the bluetooth, the OG chargemaster seemed to be pretty solid by review. I went with the original and have been using it for a few months now with no complaints, it's very consistent and usually within a kernel or two of perfect with extruded powder and I've checked every single charge on my beam.

 

[swavescatter]

Bump your budget up a little and get the fancy scale that works with the auto trickler. $550 but apparently the bees knees.

Also, how far out of warranty? Many credit cards automatically extend your factory warranty by one year. Check with them.

 

[Northpark]

I like my Lyman gen 6 powder dispenser. Got mine on sale last fall for like $169.

 

[Mnash]

I know it’s a little out of budget but the V3 auto trickler with the fx-120i is a complete game changer. I can load 100 rounds in 30 mins, all to within 1 kernel. Well worth the cost imo, I came from a charge master. That said in the lower price range that new charge master lite is hard to beat.