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RCBS Chargemaster

RCBS ChargeMaster, Redding BR3

I used a 10-10 for decades with lee scoops and a trickler from Redding. That worked just fine, but the ChargeMaster makes things go a lot faster with extruded powders which is what I use in my varmint rifles.

Lyman 1200 DPS 3 combo unit with RCBS trickler if the Lyman has a problem with a specific powder. It too makes quick work of extruded powders.

Over the years, I've had powder measures by Herter's, RCBS, Lee, Harrell, and Redding. The only ones I still have are Redding: a BR-3, a Competition BR-30, and two Match Grades.

I started this thread because during a recent move, part of my Lyman 1500 DPS was misplaced and I was completely unable to charge any rounds. I wanted to see what might be available in case I had to make a decision to buy another.
I am happy to report the missing part has been found and I am preparing my loading area for action. Thanks to all who participated with their thoughts and ideas.

Ho about powder measures for pistol rounds? I need a measure to throw 3-15 grains.

That. H335/WW748/BLC2, Ramshot Hunter, R-15, H380, WW760/H414 all meter like a dream through the Dillon.

RCBS 10-10 scale

Harrell's for anything I'm not loading on a Dillon.

Lyman DPS for load work-up and the very few things I shoot long stick powders through.

I run a Prometheus Gen 2. It's awesome, and a work of art.

I used to run 2 chargemasters, but the scale drift was less than ideal for precision.

If I didn't run a Prometheus (god forbid), it would be my Redding BR3 and a Sartorious with an Omega Trickler...ALMOST as a good.

Rcbs chargemaster and 10-10 here.

RCBS 10-10 scale.

Belding&Mull measure, and a lathe-turned brass measure I built, similar to the old Pacific pistol powder measure, with interchangeable rotors for different weights of pistol powder.

Got an Ohaus (pre-RCBS branding) 10-10 in 1976 or so. Still works perfect, and I check it with check weights every now and then. Bought a Redding #3 measure in 1980, with both the regular and the handgun "inserts." It still works like a champ too. Have an RCBS chargmaster combo, works great, but too slow for most of my use. Great for load development and small lots with coarse powders though. I use both the scale on the Chargemaster and the Ohaus to check the Redding measure...redundancy is never a bad thing.

Another vote for the 10-10 and BR-3.

What they said. 10-10 settles out pretty quick. Pard is using a Harrells and doesn't bother measuring once it's dialed in. I'm slumming a Uniflow, and the micrometer adjustment screw is the way to fly.

I somehow ended up with three Dillons. They are designed for case activation. One is on a press and just flat is repeatable! One is in a powder stand and is fossilized to throw 15 GR of Lil'Gun. I have another stand mounted Little Dandy with just one rotor, for just one load 3.8 of Tight Group for 25/20 32/20 and 38 Special. I did cast a filler slug of lead into the base of my 40 year old RCBS trickler. A Redding scale and a bunch of Lee Dippers are handy too.

RCBS Chargemaster Combo.

I use the RCBS chargemaster for stick powders. The Dillon loads the stuff that I use in high volume. A Harrells does everything else.

Everything is checked with an old Herters scale. I think Redding probably made it.

A scale, a trickler, and a set of Lee dippers did the stick powders before the Chargemaster. A Uniflow did the job before the Harrells.

OSU, I'm glad that you found your stuff. Lightman