Need a new powder measure

[pharmseller]

I'm using TAC for my new load in my Tikka .223 T3 Varmint stainless. It's a really fine ball powder and I find my Lee powder measure isn't up to the task. I'm dropping kernels all over. Can anyone recommend a better powder measure?




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[robertvarner]

I have an RCBS Uniflow powder measure as well as several Lee powder measures. For a fine powder I can switch to the RCBS one and it works great. That's the difference between equipment made of plastic and those made of metal. Higher tolerances.

 

[oremike]

For my rifle loads including those for my .223 bolt gun I weigh each load to the 10th of a grain and use the Lee dippers to transfer the powder from the egg dish to the scale.

 

[Bobbygun]

For rifle loads I use the RCBS Uniflow and weigh each load. I set it a tenth or two light, then use a powder trickler to top it off.

 

[DizzyJ]

Another vote for the RCBS Uniflow. It does really well with TAC.

 

[Local Loader]

For ball powders I've found the Hornady feeders work really well for those. I've had 0 issues with mine and get almost no deviation from what I set it to, worst I get is a +/-0.1 about once every 10 to 20 rounds but a few light taps on the hopper and all is good once more. You can get a micro adjuster for it as well that is more exact than what comes with the standard unit.

 

[Catfishmoon]

Another RCBS Uniflow user, it works well for my needs...

 

[Alderman]

I've been happy with the Redding powder measures. They work well. They are spendy new, but I cheaped out and purchased preowned off eBay.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I love my Lee auto-disks but when big sticks need sheared I use a Lyman #55. I don't trickle.

 

[pharmseller]

What about the RCBS Competition? I like the idea of a baffle.

 

[Catfishmoon]

What about the RCBS Competition? I like the idea of a baffle.

My RCBS Uniflow also has a baffle and looking at the picture of the RCBS Competition the baffle looks the same.. I think the difference between the two models lies elsewhere.

 

[Local Loader]

Usually it's the drum and/or the meter adjuster.

 

[Steel Head]

I use a Uniflow and a Hornandy with the changeable chambers.
Both are excellent for pistol or rifle ball powders.

 

[pharmseller]

I ordered the Competition. Looking forward to plugging the leaks.



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[po18guy]

No doubt it will be fine. With patience, one can find Ohaus 7200 Du-O-Measure powder measures from the 70s. Large and small drums w/micrometric adjustment. Only problem was the hoppers broke at the attachment point, but replacements can be made from MEC shotshell reloader hoppers, or even from water bottles.