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Hi
I want to purchase the most repeatable and accurate powder-dispenser and scale combination. The ones available in my area are the RCBS chargmaster, Hornady lock/load,and the new Lyman Gen 5 and Gen 6.
I'm not trying to save money on this, I'm trying to get dependable/repeatable.

What can you tell me?

Thanks!

RCBS makes a decent scale. They all have their issues with "drift" but I find the RCBS less so than a Lyman, can't tell you about Hornady since I have never used them? Overall you have to be mindful of static electricity, air currents, vibrations, lights, electronics, ect. can affect the scale and readings. I had two lymans, now use a RCBS Chargemaster that has done well for me. Only had it a year though. Some scales dispense certain powder better than others. Some add mcdonald straws to help prevent "over dumping". I would suggest a RCBS Chargemaster.

RCBS Chargemaster

"..want to purchase the most repeatable and accurate powder-dispenser and scale combination. The ones available in my area are the RCBS chargmaster, Hornady lock/load,and the new Lyman Gen 5 and Gen 6. I'm not trying to save money on this, I'm trying to get dependable/repeatable."

Given your criteria, you want a Promethus II; Goggle it.

Those you list are Chinese made and the individual result you would actually get is more dependant on luck than the brand. All of them are so cheaply made they aren't worth repair, if one fails during the warrantee period (one or two years) the sellers will simply toss it and give you another one. They toss those sent in for repair after the warrantee period too, usually charge their cost for a new one and send it out; the price mark-up for those things is huge.

have had the rcbs 3 years couldn't be happier with it.

Ed

"Electronic"

Put a Variable Light source over a RCBS 10-10 with trickler and Thrower.

That would be "Electronic"

Seriously. The chargmaster seems to work well "most of the time".

Another vote for the RCBS

Have you looked at te Texas-made PACT Inc scales? I found them to be very accurate.

PACT Inc

I've had two RCBS scales go to crap because the key pads quit working. I'm using a. Lyman now for the last 7 years and had no issues.

I really like the Hornady Auto Charge.The scale on that thing is on the money and very quick.

Never used the PACT powder drop but the scales are great. A friend has the drop and he loves it. His drops Retumbo dead-nuts.

I did as much looking around as I could and the Hornady had some pretty bad reviews on Cabelas site. I was leaning towards the RCBS and settled on that. Very little load time so far, but very pleased with it. I am still in load developemnet for a particular rifle, but its been great.