RCBS Chargemaster Combo

[KMW 1954]

The quick and dirty to this, I was just gifted one of these that is in VGC and is complete and working properly. After starting it up and running a number of test drops and verifying those drops on a beam scale I fully trust I seem to believe my old standby way of doing it is much faster, consistent and repeatable.

So should I decide not to use this, what is it realistically worth. I can think of a number of other tools that would be much more useful.

 

[jimmymac]

If you have not already done so, a plastic straw and a program adjustment can make a big difference in performance.

 

[KMW 1954]

If you have not already done so, a plastic straw and a program adjustment can make a big difference in performance.

Yes, I am aware. Still doesn't go faster than my powder measure and trickler.

 

[Leo_B]

Half of Midway etc. price of a new one?

 

[TheOtherZilla]

I put mine on battery power. Works much better now that it is isolated from the dirty harmonics in my home power. I also have a plastic insert in the tube end.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/rcbs-chargemaster-1500.4146728/

 

[KMW 1954]

Half of Midway etc. price of a new one?

This thing has been discontinued for years; there are no new ones to compare to.

 

[Leo_B]

This thing has been discontinued for years; there are no new ones to compare to.

Oh. I don't keep up with the high tech. Or RCBS really either. So maybe half of whatever is the current semi-comparable model?

 

[mikecr]

With your trusted scale comparison you should learn good CM finish -vs- suspect results.
Once you know this and with a little fiddling, your results and confidence will improve.
Then you can find use for time previously consumed with trickling (like bullet seating).

There isn't a lot better than what you get good with, so it's just a matter of convenience.
Somebody out there can turn necks by hand as good as I can with a case lathe.
Seems less effort for me though.