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TESTED: NEW RCBS MatchMaster Powder Dispenser

For me, the most frustrating part is overcharges. The Hornady L-N-L was notoriosuly bad, like 1 out of 5 were overcharges and *very* unfriendly to re-set the dispenser. It would be slow trickling , kernel by kernel (Varget / H1000 etc) nearing the total charge weight... then 3 kenels would drop at once for an overcharge.


The Frankford Arsenal is better.... about 1 overcharge in 20 throws.

I don't mind the dispenser going a little slower if it doesn't waste massive amounts of time in overcharges. The large and small (fine tune) spigots look great.


But I think I'll wait for others to drop the coin and give it real world testing.
 
I watched the video, and the 50 gr of Varget was dispensed in about 35 seconds in match mode. My Fx120i + Autotrow + Auto trickler does 30-33 gr of Varget in 10 seconds or under, at twice the resolution ( .02 vs .04 gr). I suspect I could do the 50 gr in the same time. RCBS dispensed 25 gr in 11 seconds in standard mode, which is only .1 resolution. My Fx120i is faster at 5 times better resolution.

I am happy to see that RCBS has reduced the resolution in "standard mode" so as not to imply it can hold the + or - .04gr in that mode.

I believe with the $960 for the the FX+ Athrow+Atrik with higher resolution and greater speed at $960, it was the proper choice for me, vs the RCBS (pricing industry estimated $990, street price of $770).
The RCBS looks a bit easier to transport and set up at the range, vs the FX +ATH+ATR, which is more complicated and bulky.

EDIT: I see the Nov 11 Bulletin shows the street price at $899 at Midway, higher than I expected.
 
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I like it but the drain system seems like an afterthought?? Seriously on the bottom,... WTH! I could see a person picking that thing up to drain it and powder pouring out the tubes all over the bench. Maybe that why it comes with tube plugs,.. again afterthought.
 
Lefty Trigger said:
I like it but the drain system seems like an afterthought?? Seriously on the bottom,... WTH! I could see a person picking that thing up to drain it and powder pouring out the tubes all over the bench. Maybe that why it comes with tube plugs,.. again afterthought.
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This is the problem I see too.
 
Lefty Trigger said:
I like it but the drain system seems like an afterthought?? Seriously on the bottom,... WTH! I could see a person picking that thing up to drain it and powder pouring out the tubes all over the bench. Maybe that why it comes with tube plugs,.. again afterthought.
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You have to wonder if they really have reloaders that look at this stuff as it is being developed. BTW I'm for hire ;-)
 
powderbrake said:
I watched the video, and the 50 gr of Varget was dispensed in about 35 seconds in match mode. My Fx120i + Autotrow + Auto trickler does 30-33 gr of Varget in 10 seconds or under, at twice the resolution ( .02 vs .04 gr). I suspect I could do the 50 gr in the same time. RCBS dispensed 25 gr in 11 seconds in standard mode, which is only .1 resolution. My Fx120i is faster at 5 times better resolution.

I am happy to see that RCBS has reduced the resolution in "standard mode" so as not to imply it can hold the + or - .04gr in that mode.

I believe with the $960 for the the FX+ Athrow+Atrik with higher resolution and greater speed at $960, it was the proper choice for me, vs the RCBS (pricing industry estimated $990, street price of $770).
The RCBS looks a bit easier to transport and set up at the range, vs the FX +ATH+ATR, which is more complicated and bulky.
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I think my ATv3 throws all charges in the same time unless it's a magnum charge requiring two throws. The RCBS basically doubles the time with double the charge.
 
SPJ said:
Can anyone shoot the difference between .10 and .14 ?
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Exactly! This is why I had second thoughts after I purchased the A&D FX120. It gives me the ability to make super precise loaded rounds that still hit the paper where I aim to miss at, ha get it?? Spending all that money makes better rounds but they are no better on paper, at least for me. I'm use to using it now and getting really fast with it paired up with my chargemaster lite. Had the FX120 for sale but no hits on it, price on them float up and down by huge amounts and I may have bought at the wrong time...
 
RCBS should send me one to test before next February. Then I can load for the SWN without double checking every charge I throw on my Chargemaster.:D
 
Lefty Trigger said:
I like it but the drain system seems like an afterthought?? Seriously on the bottom,... WTH! I could see a person picking that thing up to drain it and powder pouring out the tubes all over the bench. Maybe that why it comes with tube plugs,.. again afterthought.
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It has an audible alarm when the drain is open and power is on.

A drain *below* the powder tub is a good design.
 
Monte F said:
RCBS should send me one to test before next February. Then I can load for the SWN without double checking every charge I throw on my Chargemaster.:D
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Buy one then report back to us..........we'll wait.....................waiting................. :D
 
way I see it the thing is priced like the Auto Throw/A&D combo but gives considerably less performance. That would be a no brainer if I wanted to upgrade but I can throw, finger trickle to my desired charge,then seat the bullet in 30 - 45 seconds. Being retired I have time, it's not a race for me.I would not even pay half what they want and will spend my shooting dollars elsewhere. You can almost buy a beautifully machined SEB mini rest for that price.
 
SPJ said:
Can anyone shoot the difference between .10 and .14 ?
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By my math with a Chargemaster being +/- .1 grain, that's a potential .2 swing from charge to charge. Matchmaster at +/- .04 grains is a .08 maximum swing. The devil is in the details.

I hope these units work well. They have the potential of being the cat's meow for the 100/200 group shooting crowd where loading between relays is the norm. IMO, the street price on these will be critical to their success or failure.
 
SPJ said:
@JimSC
I hear the fixed income reality check that’s for damn sure. I’ would like to have the latest up to datest everything but it ain’t gonna happen at my bench.
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This powder dispenser and the Labradar being two examples from my world.

Are they the best? Arguably, yes. Do I have other gear that does a more than adequate job? Yes.

So will I buy both / either ? Maybe. In time.
 
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