Hornady vs. RCBS Auto charger
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BUFF7MM
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I've got the RCBS 1500 chargemaster combo and I love it. I've heard people say they drift some but I've never had that problem. I use it for all my rifle loads.
I don't think any of the auto scales set any speed records, but I do love my RCBS.
Check out Natchez, they did have them about a month ago for $289
skidmoe77
Active Member
2nd that on the chargemaster. I've had mine 2 years, works great. The only thing I did to mine, is the straw trick. But buff7mm is right it doesn't set any speed records.
BUFF7MM
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I haven't tried the straw thing, does it make a difference?
duckslayer56
Active Member
I've been using my Chargemaster for about 7 years now, by far the best scale I've had...and I've been through a lot of them. I really like how It stores a bunch of load data for you, so you just recall the load you want and press dispense. The only thing I'd caution about it is, double check the first charge thrown, because sometimes it goes a little fast and throws more powder than the charge calls for, due to the machine trying to get powder to the end of the tube. I've never had any issues with it drifting either, it's by far the most stable scale I've ever had. I can't say anything about the Hornady, I've never used one or seen one operated, so hopefully somebody can chime in about them.
skidmoe77
Active Member
Yea it really helps with stick powder. Doesn't seem to get bunched up.
BUFF7MM
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I've never noticed, do you leave it in for all powders?
BUFF7MM
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I did notice that on smaller charges like my pistol loads, but I started using the the lee pro hoppers on my turret press for my handguns. I do still use it for the 2.1 grains of titegroup in my. 380.
skidmoe77
Active Member
I do. But I've only used h4350, h4895 in mine. I haven't tried title group or cfe 223 or any flake powder.
BigDaddy
Ultimate Member
- Feb 7, 2014
- 2,235
I have a chargemaster and am happy. I do believe it needs to be warmed up.
There was just a thread on this same topic in the last 2 weeks. Fans of the Harrell powder measure http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/powder-handling/powder-measures-dispensers/harrell-premium-powder-measure-prod38305.aspx claimed they would measure stick powders with absolute accuracy and every click on the dial was 0.1 gr. I don't understand how that works between flake, ball and stick powders, but Sinclair says the same thing in their video.
If I was in the market, and saw with my own eyes that it worked as advertised, I would probably go that way over the Chargemaster.
There was just a thread on this same topic in the last 2 weeks. Fans of the Harrell powder measure http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/powder-handling/powder-measures-dispensers/harrell-premium-powder-measure-prod38305.aspx claimed they would measure stick powders with absolute accuracy and every click on the dial was 0.1 gr. I don't understand how that works between flake, ball and stick powders, but Sinclair says the same thing in their video.
If I was in the market, and saw with my own eyes that it worked as advertised, I would probably go that way over the Chargemaster.
- Jul 29, 2014
- 50,067
I started almost the same thread about a month ago. I opted for the RCBS 1500 but I have to wait til Christmas to play with it. As far as on line ratings went, the 1500 was higher than the Hornady but, in both cases, people either loved them or hated them. Not much in the middle of the road ratings.
BigDaddy
Ultimate Member
- Feb 7, 2014
- 2,235
previous thread http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=164814
duckslayer56
Active Member
I've found going with RCBS equipement is usually a safe bet. The only piece of RCBS equipment I've ever been disappointed in was their Chronograph.
The only pieces of RCBS I have been disappointed with have been,
First gen primer pocket swedger
First auto hand priming tool
Bench mounted primer strip tool
Piggy back #1
Green Machine
My 10-10 beam scale is awesome....oh that's right Ohaus makes those for them.
I have not been a RCBS fan for quite awhile..
First gen primer pocket swedger
First auto hand priming tool
Bench mounted primer strip tool
Piggy back #1
Green Machine
My 10-10 beam scale is awesome....oh that's right Ohaus makes those for them.
I have not been a RCBS fan for quite awhile..
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
I never drank the Green koolaid. 
I have some RCBS die sets. They are OK.
I have their press mounted primer pocket swager, it sucks.
I have their stuck case remover, it works fine.
I have a Chargemaster, and one you mod it, reprogram it - it is great. But the others are worse.
I have some RCBS die sets. They are OK.
I have their press mounted primer pocket swager, it sucks.
I have their stuck case remover, it works fine.
I have a Chargemaster, and one you mod it, reprogram it - it is great.
But the others are worse.After reading the other thread, I'm gonna go in a different direction. I really like the Harrel thrower and I'm just gonna find a decenct beam scale. I picked up a Lyman one from Continental and was underwhelmed by the quality
looking for an Ohaus now.
looking for an Ohaus now.
