AusVarmint

G"day All,
Simple question.
What is the most consistent powder dispenser.??
Regards
native

But not so simple answer, Ive got a RCBS uniflow and its been good for me since I got it in about 83, never tried any others, so I guess that makes it the most consistent one Ive ever used.

Harrell.

Harrell for sure.

Im fairly impressed with the hornady LNL benchrest measure too- happy enough to throw BM2 and 8208 varmint loads with it without weighing. Never did that with any other brands.

Harrell. About as good as it gets.

I am using a Lyman seems consistent
but it is a PITA to set.

I lust after a Harrells after watching OL55 use his one click "IS" 1/10th of a grain

G"day All,
When I reload I throw and weigh every charge, its a PITA.
I want a powder thrower that I can set and forget.(Occasionally check).
Harrel- How much and wheres the best place to get one.? any particular model I should be looking for.??
Regards
Native

Sinclairs is the place to get them. But you might be able to get one from BRT or Pro Cal as well.

Also depends on what powder you use most often. I find 2206H, 2207, 2208 and 2209 (all small sticks) dont throw very consistently. But BM2 and BM8208 is awesome and I would not hesitate to set and forget with it.

G'day All,
I've got the Harrell BR model with the roller bearings, had the old one without bearings, probably not worth the extra $$$.
Previously had the Redding BR-30 with all the Sinclair bolt on stuff.
In my experience the Harrell is as good as you can get. I am able to maintain 1/10 of a grain MOST of the time but put it as +/- 0.15gn accuracy. The BR-30 not quite as good.
The main thing is to be VERY consistent with the way you operate the measure, check regularly the weight of the dispensed charge to ensure accuracy and that you ARE using it consistently.
Powder shape is very important. Ball powders and short cylinder kernels meter extremely well. Larger kernels like 2208 and 2209 do not "flow" as well as the smaller kernels.
For 2208 & 2209 I throw below the target weight and trickle into a RCBS 1010 scale to ensure correct weights for FO. however for ranges less than say 300yds/m you probably can get away with throwing directly into the case.
Remember, consistency & regular check weighing and small kernels make for accurate thrown charges.
AND this is only my experience.
PS Recently, many top ranked SR BR shooter now use RCBS Charge masters for their 6PPC during competition to throw more accurately. The Harrell's seems to be out of favour............
Food for thought............
Cheerio Ned

G"day All,
Ok, I can get a brand new in box, unopened RCBS chargemaster combo for $340, should I go this or the manual Harrel.??
I don't benchrest centrefire shoot .
Regards
Native

Get the chargemaster , then you can seat projectiles while it dispenses the next charge ! So much better no adjusting just set the charge and go

G'day All,
I agree with BP, because that's what I do for my F class loads. However, I throw about .2-.3gn below with the RCBS Chargemaster, then manually trickle up to the correct load on a RCBS 1010, then seat a bullet. By that time the next thrown load is well ready, for regular shooting where weight of charge is less critical (i.e. < 300yds) the Chargemaster would be ideal and heaps faster.
A few tips though, allow it 30-45 minutes to warm up before use, check your Chargemaster charges for weight on a balance beam often and re-zero regularly for consistent thrown charge weights. There was an article on 6BR.com about using electronic scales (& Chargemaster?), you should also apply to the Chargemaster for consistency.
Also consider the trend that for up to 200yds SR BR, this is exactly why the competitors have gone to the Chargemaster over the Harrell for more consistent thrown charge weights, they could also be lazy.....! Who said that? I'm even lazier, I've got one and don't use it for SR BR comps! I just use the Harrell.
If you consider the cost of a Harrell to a Chargemaster, and you reload at home, it's not much more of a premium. Especially if you factor in the falling Aussie $$$ if ordering a Harrell from O/S. Buy the Chargemaster from a dealer here for the warranty............
Hope this helps.
Cheerio Ned

Chris if its just for varmint loads the chargemaster will do it all for you automatically. But since I charge 50 cases at a time then seat 50 projectiles after, I find I just set the hornady so it throws the charge consistently (as you would a harrell) then start charging the cases, maybe weighing every 10th one to be sure its still on song. Purely charging cases, this is quicker than waiting for a chargemaster to trickle up. For varmints +/- 0.2gr is good enough for me.

F Class loads I throw each charge under by half a grain then trickle up.

If you go the chargemaster do the straw mod and adjust the speed parameters to suit your preferences. They are a bit slow in standard tune , much better after resetting the parameters you will find it on google!