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Posted: 5/4/2014 6:04:08 AM EDT
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So Basically I want a powder measure that I can load +/- .1 gr of EXTRUDED rifle powder with for .223 precision loads. (Benchmark, Varget, 4895)
I have been hand measuring each charge for my precision loads (.6 MOA ish) and I want something to speed up the process. I have been looking at the RCBS Charge master. Anyone have experience with these? Any better option I should look in to? Maybe a Redding BR-30? |
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Check out the lyman gen 5 or gen 6
I know allot guys swear by chargemaster but the lyman has the anti static anti drift technology which is a huge benefit. I get +/- tenth grain accuracy. if your after a stand alone powder measure then harrels is way to go only downside is its too accurite  no really you can get caught up with the OCD of getting the charges to be perfect as in 25.3000 wich can make you go crazy  they are much more accurite than most need however I use my 60's redding model 3 much more and seems to be really consistent with extruded
just my opinion good luck safe shooting! |
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I use an RCBS Chargemaster for my .308 and .223 match loads using Varget powder, and I couldn't be happier. I used to throw a light load then trickle up, but just like you I wanted something to speed up the process a bit. I usually weigh every 20th charge to double check the accuracy but I don't recall ever having to recalibrate due to the scale drifting. Tweaking the speed settings and using the straw has helped the process as well. |
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I use an RCBS Chargemaster for my .308 and .223 match loads using Varget powder, and I couldn't be happier. I used to throw a light load then trickle up, but just like you I wanted something to speed up the process a bit. I usually weigh every 20th charge to double check the accuracy but I don't recall ever having to recalibrate due to the scale drifting. Tweaking the speed settings and using the straw has helped the process as well. So you never recalibrate your scale? I seriously doubt that claim. If you haven't your doing it wrong. I calibrate every session or so |
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Quoted: So you never recalibrate your scale? I seriously doubt that claim. If you haven't your doing it wrong. I calibrate every session or so Quoted: Quoted: I use an RCBS Chargemaster for my .308 and .223 match loads using Varget powder, and I couldn't be happier. I used to throw a light load then trickle up, but just like you I wanted something to speed up the process a bit. I usually weigh every 20th charge to double check the accuracy but I don't recall ever having to recalibrate due to the scale drifting. Tweaking the speed settings and using the straw has helped the process as well. So you never recalibrate your scale? I seriously doubt that claim. If you haven't your doing it wrong. I calibrate every session or so |
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Quoted: I think/hope he means recalibrate mid-batch. I calibrate at the start of every batch just to be sure. It only takes a minute and gives a warm fuzzy. Of course with Varget, my loads are pretty much compressed, so going high on a charge will be visibly noticeable. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I use an RCBS Chargemaster for my .308 and .223 match loads using Varget powder, and I couldn't be happier. I used to throw a light load then trickle up, but just like you I wanted something to speed up the process a bit. I usually weigh every 20th charge to double check the accuracy but I don't recall ever having to recalibrate due to the scale drifting. Tweaking the speed settings and using the straw has helped the process as well. So you never recalibrate your scale? I seriously doubt that claim. If you haven't your doing it wrong. I calibrate every session or so  |
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