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I've done really well with the cheap Lee Perfect for my loading with most powders except H110 (leaks). The Lee's do really well with the longer stick powders but I have been buying Ramshot powders lately. I never felt the need to upgrade until now and the ball powders are supposed to meter well even in 'crappy' measures. Was thinking about picking up a Redding 3BR or Harrell's but not sure if this price point is necessary.
What measure would you recommend for ball powders?
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No that price point isn’t needed. I get drop and load consistently with both a uni flow and a Hornady deluxe measure bought in the mid 80’s. Ball powders are easy.
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Thanks Swifty.
People poo the Lee but I loaded 150 rounds yesterday with RL17 and Benchmark and the Lee was either dead nutz or .1 grain off at max. It does leak with H110 badly, and I heard will seize up with ball powders.
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You can get a baffle for the Uniflow and it helps with consistent charge weight. Well worth the 8 or 10 bucks. I don't know whether there's a baffle available for the Hornady.
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My early 80's RCBS measure is quite accurate with W296, AA#7 and similar powders. Even my Harrell's struggles with coarse stick powders like H4831, but is no more accurate than the RCBS with the fine ball powders.
And yes, with the RCBS the baffle helps quite a bit.
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Harrells is what I use. You only live once
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I use a Redding and it has been very good
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I use a Redding and it has been very good I use Redding also, works well with fine powders, so so with stick.
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I've used a few different measures and by and large all did a great job. (Never owned a Lee though.) Then I gave a Belding&Mull a whirl and never looked back. Until, that is, I bought a Harrell's. Worth the price point? Maybe, maybe not, but it is a wonderful measure that will stay with me forever.
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I have both a Harrell's and a Lee. Both work great. Bang for the buck you can't beat the Lee.
That being said, it's stick powder that causes problems.
Most any powder measure works well with ball powder.
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I use a Redding and it has been very good I use Redding also, works well with fine powders, so so with stick. I agree with this
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I’ll 3d the vote for the Uniflo with baffle. Also if you’re loading handgun and small rifle the small capacity drum is a good add. Consistent flow with Blue Dot, Power Pistol, Bullseye, 110, ball, etc.
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I will admit after I got a RCBS Chargemaster, I don't use a powder measure much anymore
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I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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... it's stick powder that causes problems.
Most any powder measure works well with ball powder. This.
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I mostly use my Harrell's these days, but there are exceptions.
My Harrell's will not throw HS6 at all, for that one powder I get out the Uniflo
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... it's stick powder that causes problems.
Most any powder measure works well with ball powder. This. I agree with the above. I use a redding br3 but a uniflow with a baffle works great with ball powders. A friend has a hornady that he likes as well
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I will admit after I got a RCBS Chargemaster, I don't use a powder measure much anymore I have a new chargemaster, never taken it out of the box. Got to get on that.
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I will admit after I got a RCBS Chargemaster, I don't use a powder measure much anymore I have a new chargemaster, never taken it out of the box. Got to get on that. You will be happy you did
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I will admit after I got a RCBS Chargemaster, I don't use a powder measure much anymore I have a new chargemaster, never taken it out of the box. Got to get on that. I use the small Harrels on handguns. Charge Master for rifles. Hasbeen
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I've, been impressed with the Lyman Brass Smith, with ball and flake type powders.
It is not quite as consistent as the Lee with stick powders, but seems to be getting better as I use it with stick powders.
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