I haven't cleaned primer pockets since the '70's, but still weigh charges out of a powder measure. If I'm using Ramshot or a similar smooth metering powder, I check a few and then load direct, as the charges seem to be real consistent. With stick powders, loading precision rifle loads, I still weigh. Most charges are on the money, a few need minor adjustments.
If I'm going to check concentricity and straighten to less than .002" run out, why not weigh stick powder. I'm not in that big a hurry and don't load huge quantities of rifle ammo at a setting. For pistol rounds, I use a Dillon and load a bunch at a time.
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