Best powder trickler

[jlow]

I guess I don’t understand why recommend the RCBS if it takes that much work to get it to where there Redding is already when it comes off the shelf..... If you already have the RCBS I can understand but this is a recommendation to the OP???

 

[Shrek]

Lots of good presidential solutions to make the RCBS the trickler it should be from the factory but I just ordered the Redding trickler to try. To be honest about it , everything I've had made by RCBS has been mediocre to straight defective. My hand primer broke soon after I started using it. Replaced my Rockchucker with a Co-Ax and lost a thousandth of runout. My Lee dies are smoother and cost a good bit less. I'm just skipping RCBS from now on. Whiddon , Redding , Forster make great dies and tools and Lee will probably always be on my bench for value products. I just ordered a new Classic powder measure because the "cheap" plastic sweep doesn't cut stick powder. Life is too short to mess with the myth of RCBS.

 

[jimcasey01]

The Redding will allow single kernel drops of LT-32, as will a plastic scoop as in a Gatorade dry mix can. Buy the Gatorade scoop and they throw in 4 or 6 gallons of drink powder for free.

 

[boltman13]

My Omega, properly adjusted, an RCBS 505 scale, an elevated platform, and a small magnifying glass has given me very good vertical at 1K yds. It is slow, but the results are worth it to me. The magnifying glass is mounted on a holder and I do not have to hold it. It takes me about 90 minutes to charge 100 cases. I throe a light load with a Lee dipper. Using the Omega with a Lyman electric scale is quicker, but the vertical is not quite as good.

 

[ireload2]

Take a look at a used Lyman or AMT Autoscale.
It has 2 power tricklers and an Ohaus beam scale. It will weigh your powder charge to .1 grain with one push of a button.
That includes coarse extruded powders too.

 

[bobm]

Did someone say....best powder trickler? Why, mine of course. Solid brass, home made 1970 vintage. ;D

 

[Shrek]

Did someone say....best powder trickler? Why, mine of course. Solid brass, home made 1970 vintage. ;D

Now that's what I'm talking about ! That looks really good and I'm betting it turns smooth as glass.

 

[Albany Mountain]

OK WEBER sold an electric one with a buzzer mounted to the trickler and a small switch to activate it. I have used it for years, just lightly pumping the switch to trinkle. Can't remember the name of it though.

 

[SS427]

Totally satisfied with my Redding. The key to getting it to dispense one kernel at a time is to just barely cover the tube with powder so it doesn't get over filled. Turn it until powder gets to the end of the tube and then gently tap the tube rather than turn it to dispense one kernel at a time. Takes a little practice.

 

[Steve3]

With my Redding I hold it in my left hand at an angle while I trickle with my right hand. And like a trained monkey I got pretty good at trickling quickly. The Redding trickler and the RCBS 1010 scale work well for me.

 

[amlevin]

RCBS make a heavy, adjustable height trickler base and tube extension that come together for a ridiculously low price. On the weight of the trickler, pour the base full of lead, let it cool. With a slight rap on your bench (or even without) it will fall out due to the built in draft and smooth finish. Then use some epoxy to secure it in position within the base. I did this almost 30 years ago. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/210154/rcbs-powder-trickler-conversion-kit
You can secure the little plastic ring to the tube with a tab tape. Leave one end sticking out so that you can easily remove it. Next question ;-)

I wasn't aware that RCBS made a "New and Improved" model. Picked up one yesterday. To add some weight to it I just plan on inverting it, filling the void in the bottom with some reclaimed birdshot, and securing the adjustable base with it's set-screw to hold it all in.

$23 bucks for the whole thing wasn't that bad. I've been known to smoke cigars costing more, and that doesn't include the scotch I sip when smoking 8) 8)

 

[tdogg]

I've been using the Frankford Arsenal tricker and is seems to function well. It's heavy and has a longer tube already. Plus it's inexpensive.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/110398/frankford-arsenal-powder-trickler

Cheers,
Toby

 

[Richard Jones]

Monster from Shiraz.......

 

[Patch700]

If your measure and techniques allow you to throw within .1 to .3 or so and you are wieghing to the .02 then a simple pair of tweezers can be invaluabe.. Make sure you tell the Mrs. Where her tweezers went tho lol.

 

[@nd]

Target Master a UK manufactured powder trickler, excelent bit of kit.

 

[Chuck G]

I like the Redding it weighs one pound and works great.

 

[amlevin]

Anyone here step up and pay the almost $100 for a Hornady high speed/slow speed manual "trickler"?

 

[hillbillydruggist]

has anyone tried the new Lyman "brass" series?

 

[hillbillydruggist]

has anyone tried the vibratory trickler from Hornady?

 

[JFrank]

Sounds Similar to a Dandy trickler