What powder pan should I use for my new scale, recommendations?

[Linko]

My loading process is a light dispense with my RCBS 1500 and move the RCBS pan to a a&d fx120. I would like a second pan for the scale to trickle while I am running the 1500 for the second round. like scales there are many pans. I know its not really important but hey, why not get a nice one. anyone in particular one nice?

 

[dkhunt14]

I would want both pans to be identical in weight. Matt​

 

[Comrade Terry]

I would want both pans to be identical in weight. Matt​

+1

Otherwise, you'd have to re-zero both scales every charge. PITA.

 

[Endyo]

I have two RCBS 5-0-5 pans and two Chargemaster pans. Both weigh a few grains different than each other. Oh Boy!

I never bothered, but some scotch tape for weight would likely fix it.

I have the exact set up you're planning on getting. It may be faster to use a traditional powder hopper throwing light charges and just trickle up after placing the single pan on the FX120I.

You'll find the Chargemaster is close, but if you're weighing down to 0.02 grains and your powder measure (CM) is throwing +/- 0.1 you'll have no way to control precision unless you trickle. The traditional powder hopper is several times faster than a Chargemaster and if you have to trickle anyways...

 

[Judd]

I use two different pans but each scale uses it's own pan...meaning the Chargemaster throws it's charge and I then pour it into the pan on the FX...both scales are tare'ed with their respective pan...then you shoudln't have any problems.

I don't think it takes that much longer to pour one pan into another versus swapping them back and forth.

 

[eric n]

The pan that came with chargemaster was exactly 150 grains. I bought another rcbs pan thinking they would weigh the same, it was considerably lighter.
Easy fix was to grind down a washer to get close to the weight difference, glue it on bottom, then sand down to exact weight. It is a little wobbly but is repeatable.

 

[Comrade Terry]

The pan that came with chargemaster was exactly 50 grains. I bought another rcbs pan thinking they would way the same, it was considerably lighter.
Easy fix was to grind down a washer to get close to the weight difference, glue it on bottom, then sand down to exact weight. It is a little wobbly but is repeatable.

Wow - my Chargemaster pan is 157.5 grains!

 

[eric n]

Wow - my Chargemaster pan is 157.5 grains!

oops. 50 would be pretty light. It's 150

 

[Mozella]

I would want both pans to be identical in weight. Matt​

Not necessary if you do it like I do. I use the standard Chargemaster pan on the Chargemaster. When it finishes and beeps I pour the contents into my RCBS combination powder pan and funnel which is sitting on my Gem Pro 250, all zeroed out of course. The price of seven bucks is a little steep for what you get, but it's a once-in-a-lifetime investment.

I immediately replace the empty Chargemaster pan on the Chargemaster scale, correct the charge in the powder funnel/pan sitting on the Gem Pro, and while the Chargemaster is working on the next load, I dump the corrected charge directly into an empty case using the funnel side of the combination funnel/pan.

If you're not using one of these combination funnel/pan devices, you should. It eliminates the requirement for a funnel to get the powder into a case and a quick thump with your finger ensures each kernel goes where it should.

It's not the proper pan for the Chargemaster however because it's tall enough to touch the rotating spout if you don't position it just right. The factory Chargemaster pan doesn't have that problem, but it isn't good for dumping powder into a cartridge case neck. But one of each type of pan works great.

 

[dkhunt14]

I figured he was going to take the chagemaster pan and set it on the scale, then set a new one on the chargemaster. Matt

 

[Twoboxer]

My loading process is a light dispense with my RCBS 1500 and move the RCBS pan to a a&d fx120. I would like a second pan for the scale to trickle while I am running the 1500 for the second round. like scales there are many pans. I know its not really important but hey, why not get a nice one. anyone in particular one nice?

I use the same two scales in the same way. I use a single pan, and both scales are tared/zeroed with it. The pan is moved from one scale to the other.

Never considered two pans for two reasons: (1) never thought they'd weigh the same, though I suppose you could ensure that with small additions of (eg) cellophane tape, and (2) by the time I have seated, perhaps marked the bullet, and put it in its box the second charge is pretty much ready. Maybe I'm just slow lol.

FWIW, I just switched to this pan:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/118739/lyman-electronic-scale-powder-funnel-pan

It eliminates the added "time" of picking up a funnel and doesn't spill powder . . . at least in my calibers lol.

 

[JohnKielly]

I was advised that it's best to keep the tare on electronic scales constant & not make them guess by removing the pan other than to dump the powder. Therefore, it shouldn't matter what pan you use on the FX. Just dump the Chargemanster run into the FX's pan & return it to dispense the next charge while you trickle.

 

[Twoboxer]

I was advised that it's best to keep the tare on electronic scales constant & not make them guess by removing the pan other than to dump the powder. Therefore, it shouldn't matter what pan you use on the FX. Just dump the Chargemanster run into the FX's pan & return it to dispense the next charge while you trickle.

I got tired of seeing my digital scales not go to the same negative number every time a tared pan was removed, and not going to zero when it was replaced. Every time.

Can't really protect those scales.

 

[Homerange]

Not necessary if you do it like I do. I use the standard Chargemaster pan on the Chargemaster. When it finishes and beeps I pour the contents into my RCBS combination powder pan and funnel which is sitting on my Gem Pro 250, all zeroed out of course. The price of seven bucks is a little steep for what you get, but it's a once-in-a-lifetime investment.

I immediately replace the empty Chargemaster pan on the Chargemaster scale, correct the charge in the powder funnel/pan sitting on the Gem Pro, and while the Chargemaster is working on the next load, I dump the corrected charge directly into an empty case using the funnel side of the combination funnel/pan.

If you're not using one of these combination funnel/pan devices, you should. It eliminates the requirement for a funnel to get the powder into a case and a quick thump with your finger ensures each kernel goes where it should.

It's not the proper pan for the Chargemaster however because it's tall enough to touch the rotating spout if you don't position it just right. The factory Chargemaster pan doesn't have that problem, but it isn't good for dumping powder into a cartridge case neck. But one of each type of pan works great.

Great info thanks. Do you think it's possible a small mod with a Dremel would make the RCBS pan/funnel work with the Chargemaster?
How much additional clearance does it require?

 

[Mozella]

Great info thanks. Do you think it's possible a small mod with a Dremel would make the RCBS pan/funnel work with the Chargemaster?
How much additional clearance does it require?

In short; NO. The thing that makes the RCBS pan/funnel so nice is the funnel part. If you cut that off, it won't function any more. It will fit under the Chargemaster feed tube as it is, but only if you position it carefully so it won't touch the feed tube. If you are dumping charges directly from the Chargemaster into a case, you can use it that way if you are careful to be sure it's positioned clear of the feed tube.

But if, like me, you double check each Chargemaster dump with a precision scale, it's easier to use the standard Chargemaster pan on the Chargemaster and the RCBS pan/funnel on the second scale.

 

[Homerange]

In short; NO. The thing that makes the RCBS pan/funnel so nice is the funnel part. If you cut that off, it won't function any more. It will fit under the Chargemaster feed tube as it is, but only if you position it carefully so it won't touch the feed tube. If you are dumping charges directly from the Chargemaster into a case, you can use it that way if you are careful to be sure it's positioned clear of the feed tube.

But if, like me, you double check each Chargemaster dump with a precision scale, it's easier to use the standard Chargemaster pan on the Chargemaster and the RCBS pan/funnel on the second scale.

In no way would i propose removing the funnel, that defeats the purpose of owning a pan/funnel.
Without seeing it "in person" i wrongly interpreted you comments and thought the sides of the pan were too high.
With further explanation from you I get it now. Thanks

BTW, Lyman or RCBS pan/funnel to work with a Chargemaster....recommendations please.

 

[Linko]

The plan is to keep each pan with its own scale. I can keep the 1500 running while I fill the case from the 120i pan.
here are a few