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Powder Dispensers
- Thread starter Poconolg
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m&p45acp10+1
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I have the Hornady model. If it ever goes out I will replace it with the Lyman. I have not heard of anyone that owns one complaining about it. The RCBS would serve one well too.
The only electronic I've used is the Gen 6 which I've had for 5 years. 98% of the time it dispenses .1 grain below what is set. It takes 3 minutes to warm up. It's as fast as my CO-AX loading skills. I also use it a lot as a scale just to check bullet weights, Mec sizemaster and 550 loads.
It was a gift from my SIL that at the time I didn't want. Gotta admit I've changed my mind.
It was a gift from my SIL that at the time I didn't want. Gotta admit I've changed my mind.
I have the Lyman Gen 6. Its ok, the touch pad is best done with a stylus.
Its reasonably accurate and you don't have to tune it (Horandy)
I tend to use it for my establish loads as it ranges +.1 or -.1 variation.
What I don't like is you punch in the load, and you have to know what it is as there is no indicator saying whats in the machine. No matter where it comes to rest there is no out or range signal.
Nice basic machine. I am not sorry I have it, but its kind of a mixed thing
I don't have an RCBS so I can't comment how it compares
I do have a Hornady and it has some nice feature like a bleep when done and the load is on (green light) or a double bleep and a bad load. When it works its accurate to a grain (as set)
It has some tuning issues and fails to hold values when you reset a load so its also irritation in a different way.
I have learned what numbers to punch in to get max speed.
The Gen 6 and the Hornady are about equal speed wise. Gen 6 faster sometimes but less accurate (if you are in a wide enough node it makes no difference.
I don't know if RCBS is any different in that regard, ie. has annoying features though I believe when programs it stays programed.
I sure do like them though, both were on very good sales in the $140 to 160 range.
I tend to run both at the same time, as most trail loads are 4 tenth different (sometimes 5) its variation is not an issue.
The Horandy has little buttons that are a bit hard to punch with my fat fingers.
Its reasonably accurate and you don't have to tune it (Horandy)
I tend to use it for my establish loads as it ranges +.1 or -.1 variation.
What I don't like is you punch in the load, and you have to know what it is as there is no indicator saying whats in the machine. No matter where it comes to rest there is no out or range signal.
Nice basic machine. I am not sorry I have it, but its kind of a mixed thing
I don't have an RCBS so I can't comment how it compares
I do have a Hornady and it has some nice feature like a bleep when done and the load is on (green light) or a double bleep and a bad load. When it works its accurate to a grain (as set)
It has some tuning issues and fails to hold values when you reset a load so its also irritation in a different way.
I have learned what numbers to punch in to get max speed.
The Gen 6 and the Hornady are about equal speed wise. Gen 6 faster sometimes but less accurate (if you are in a wide enough node it makes no difference.
I don't know if RCBS is any different in that regard, ie. has annoying features though I believe when programs it stays programed.
I sure do like them though, both were on very good sales in the $140 to 160 range.
I tend to run both at the same time, as most trail loads are 4 tenth different (sometimes 5) its variation is not an issue.
The Horandy has little buttons that are a bit hard to punch with my fat fingers.
Average Joe
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I have the RCBS Uniflow and am happy with it.
Reloader270
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I had Lyman 55, Ohaus Duo, RCBS Uniflow and a Harrel. They are all as accurate as the way you can keep your up and down strokes the same. If you can keep it consistent then the weight would be more consistent.
My old Lyman dispenser has died...……….. What are the opinions out there on powder dispensers?
Pact repairs scales and powder measures. They are located between Ft. Worth and Dallas. The only way they will take in work is if arrangements are made with the understanding they only accept work if the items to be repaired are shipped. I always suggest the person seeking repairs understand there could be a long turn around but the cost is understood before work begins. They have a fixed price with the understanding if the load cells are bad the cost is more.
https://pact.com/support/?v=7516fd43adaa
https://pact.com/products/shooting-timers/club-timer-iii/?v=7516fd43adaa
F. Guffey
I bought an RCBS Uniflow in 1984 as part of a kit. Still have it. Still use it. Seems to work as well as the day it was made. Performs excellent from my point of view (admittedly, have nothing to compare against). Have never used anything else. We're probably talking a couple hundred thousand throws.
Just one guy's testimonial.
Just one guy's testimonial.
Sure Shot Mc Gee
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Have both the pistol & rifle Pacific powder measures. The only time I had a use for a measured drop was a time when I owned a Colt 1903 32 cal pocket pistol. Otherwise everything powder for rifle & pistol thru the years has been Beam scaled. But if I were to buy new? (see below)
Sinclair's ~ Harrell models.
Sinclair's ~ Harrell models.