Electronic Powder Dispenser

[Cecil S.]

Looking to streamline my Pistol reloading (many diff calibers) I currently hand load for each for playing with longer shooting. For range shooting I use Progressive press with range pick up brass (separated by manufacture). I searched throught the older posts and would like the latest information before I "buy once cry once". Thanks all.

 

[skeeljc]

The RCBS ChargeMaster Link is a good place to start. Easy to use and it works well without modification. Priced at $300

 

[Cecil S.]

The RCBS ChargeMaster Link is a good place to start. Easy to use and it works well without modification. Priced at $300

Thank you for the reply. I am wondering if the Charge Master Lite would work.

 

[skeeljc]

I think the Link replaced the Lite.

 

[rwj]

Thank you for the reply. I am wondering if the Charge Master Lite would work.

What level of precision are you seeking? Many of the electronic dispensers advertise a variation of +/- .1 grains.

 

[Cecil S.]

I think the Link replaced the Lite.

I see now the lite has been disscontinued..

 

[Cecil S.]

What level of precision are you seeking? Many of the electronic dispensers advertise a variation of +/- .1 grains.

For pistol shooting that would be fine with me.

 

[rwj]

For pistol shooting that would be fine with me.

Have you weighed charges dispensed by your progressive press powder measure? My Dillon is typically that consistent with pistol powders…

 

[Cecil S.]

Have you weighed charges dispensed by your progressive press powder measure? My Dillon is typically that consistent with pistol powders…

yes , same here. my thought was longer ranges would start with better cases and paying attention to powder charges.

 

[DocBII]

Cecil S.

I've found the Dillon 550 dispenses pistol powders capable of +/-0.1 gr. or even better if tuned and with fine powders. Biggest improvements came from consistent case overall length, weight, brand, flashhole, primer pocket and hand setting the primers. Improvements measured in both rifle and pistols accuracy and precision.

Edit to add: Consistent crimp matters as well.

I've used PACT scales for over 15 years, an A&D FXi with dispenser and trickler for five. The A&D was better in both consistency and precision than the PACT or Dillon, but not enough to matter when loading up 500+ pistol caliber rounds at a time. We could get 3" groups at 100 using a 5" .45 with a rest, no matter what dispenser was used.

HTH,
DocBII

 

[Cecil S.]

Cecil S.

I've found the Dillon 550 dispenses pistol powders capable of +/-0.1 gr. or even better if tuned and with fine powders. Biggest improvements came from consistent case overall length, weight, brand, flashhole, primer pocket and hand setting the primers. Improvements measured in both rifle and pistols accuracy and precision.

Edit to add: Consistent crimp matters as well.

I've used PACT scales for over 15 years, an A&D FXi with dispenser and trickler for five. The A&D was better in both consistency and precision than the PACT or Dillon, but not enough to matter when loading up 500+ pistol caliber rounds at a time. We could get 3" groups at 100 using a 5" .45 with a rest, no matter what dispenser was used.

HTH,
DocBII

Thank you DocBill , I plan to start with starline brass for my other than range rounds.

 

[MSS]

Cecil S.

I've found the Dillon 550 dispenses pistol powders capable of +/-0.1 gr. or even better if tuned and with fine powders. Biggest improvements came from consistent case overall length, weight, brand, flashhole, primer pocket and hand setting the primers. Improvements measured in both rifle and pistols accuracy and precision.

Edit to add: Consistent crimp matters as well.

I've used PACT scales for over 15 years, an A&D FXi with dispenser and trickler for five. The A&D was better in both consistency and precision than the PACT or Dillon, but not enough to matter when loading up 500+ pistol caliber rounds at a time. We could get 3" groups at 100 using a 5" .45 with a rest, no matter what dispenser was used.

HTH,
DocBII

This. I have the same type setup (auto trickler and 550) and totally agree.

 

[Cecil S.]

It looks like the RCBS Link fits my needs I was just wondering what everyone was using.

 

[Homerange]

It looks like the RCBS Link fits my needs I was just wondering what everyone was using.

CM1500 as the Link wasn't available a few years back. Link is what I'd get these days.

 

[skeeljc]

The RCBS Link can be operated with your cell phone. It works and is also easy to use without the phone. The best thing about the link is it does not need any modification to meter well.

 

[Cecil S.]

Thanks to all. Just ordered the RCBS Link from Grafs.com $250 and change. Best price I could find.