Best powder measure (non electric)

[JMayo]

I'm kicking around getting a new powder measure. Not real sure what brand.

I'm Not interested in electric ones.

Mostly I've used varget and 4198. Now i find myself using flake powder and it's a mess in my old measurer.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Harrels premium

 

[nakneker]

I use a Redding BR-3 if I’m dropping rifle loads and Redding 10x for pistol and rifle loads under 25 grains. I’ve tried a few perforce these two that worked but these have been the best for me. Harrell’s powder measures have a great reputation but I’ve never used one. The Reddings have been great.

 

[Ranger007]

+1 with Harrels

 

[Martin52]

I use a Harrels Custom 90, very smooth with 8208, but will occasionally crunch larger kernels like varget but no real problem.

 

[moondog]

Only one I've ever used is Harrells, so nothing to compare to. Happy with it.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I’m using a new Lyman brass smith measure for my pistol powder now. Works pretty keen and not expensive.

 

[Bugs]

Keep your ear to the ground for a used Belding and Mull.

 

[Joe Salt]

Don't spend a lot of money just get a Lee prefect measurer! I've had on for years not a problem.

Joe Salt

 

[SSL]

Don't spend a lot of money just get a Lee prefect measurer! I've had on for years not a problem.

Joe Salt

For an inexpensive measure for general reloading use, the Lee is hard to beat. Not the best with the finer spherical powders, due to a chance of leakage around the drum seals, but great for stick powders. The 'wiper' does a great job at keeping loads consistent with the coarser powders. Of course it doesn't match the high-dollar measures, but for the average loader it's a work horse.

 

[Thud]

Belding & Mall with the micrometer drop tube

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[tharger]

Got an Harrells, but my old rcbs is just as accurate. The harrels is easier to dial in.

 

[Dean Slater]

I'm kicking around getting a new powder measure. Not real sure what brand.

I'm Not interested in electric ones.

Mostly I've used varget and 4198. Now i find myself using flake powder and it's a mess in my old measurer.

Neil Jones

 

[K22]

I've been using an RCBS for about 50 years now. It meters ball and flatten ball powder very well. I check every 10 th drop, always within + or - .1 grain.

With "stick" powders, I still have to trickle in but no big deal. However it meters powders like H4895 within a couple tenths of a grain but I still trickle in for an exact load. It's a mental thing, I just like assurance that I have a precise load even though I'm only loading for varmint and predator hunting, not competitive target.

Since I load pistol and 308 and smaller rifle cases, I use the smaller cylinder which gives more precise drops.

 

[caihlen]

Harrells

 

[DiffEQ]

Keep your ear to the ground for a used Belding and Mull.

I have two ancient ones. The one on my bench consistently drops within +/- 0.05 gr with flake and ball powder, -0.0 to +0.15 with stick. Technique is important with it, and if I don't insert my measure properly, I can be off by 0.2gr in a rifle load.
For load workups, I'll measure, pour in a pan to verify, and funnel into the case. Have found the "off" charge will be one or two in a box of 50.

 

[Bill K]

Most all the balance type scales, that various companies make work well. I use both a RCBS one and a Digital scale. The digital scales are not all that expensive and work very well, instead of or with the balance ones.
Take you choice.
But I also use and like the electric type and have the Hornady one.

 

[Ron IA]

They all work well I just prefer the Harrels premium for ease of use buy what you can afford

 

[Joe Maisto]

Harrels premium

For sure . ( The 6 clicker, preferably. ) which is what I had... meaning... the 6 gives you 6 clicks to the grain which allows for some fine tuning of the load. However...for hunting I do not believe it really matters. Otherwise, one that has the name Neil Jones on it !. Bring money...It will never lose value.

 

[Joe Maisto]

Keep your ear to the ground for a used Belding and Mull.

I turned one in years ago to Shooters corner with the original box and upgraded. It was ok back in the 60's, ( I thought) but a pain to transfer powder from the brass tube into your case. Furthermore.. it would crunch powder I was using then..3031. I do not miss it.