Chargemaster or lock n load auto charge?

[30-338]

RCBS

I have used one for several years and I think it is the best combo unit out now. I also did the straw mod and changed the settings and it is faster than stock. Changing settings is easy...all you are doing is adjusting the amount of weight before the next slower speed starts. It has 4 speeds total. My factory setting stopped the fastest speed 15 grains below target weight and shifted to next slower speed. All I did was change that setting to 10 grains under before it slowed down. It takes a little trial and error but there is plenty of guidance available on the net. I saw an article on 6mmbr.com here is a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-DRJCL0D3A

But keep in mind that you don't have to go with this approach. I have seen some very fast and accurate reloading done using a Gem Pro 250 ( 2/100's of a grain precision) using Lee spoons and trickling up to target weight

BTW http://www.natchezss.com/catalogsear.../?q=rcbs+1500+
has the unit for $289 and I think it also has a $50 rebate coupon

Good luck 30-338

[jpm804]

BTW http://www.natchezss.com/catalogsear.../?q=rcbs+1500+
has the unit for $289 and I think it also has a $50 rebate coupon

Good luck 30-338

Cabelas has the chargemaster on sale for $279.99 also and $5 shipping. You need $20+ filler to get the $50 rebate, but has been the cheapest I've seen lately. Was tempted to do the eBay cabelas gift card deal also but didn't know if I would get the cards in before the sale ended.

Also optics planet has 10% off and free shipping if you want to get the hornady auto powder charger or Lyman gen 6 unit until 5/28

I was making the same decision also and went with the chargemaster due to standalone scale function and rebate.

[eric n]

Are mc d's straws size a regional thing? I never could get it in very well.
Carl's fits just snug enough to spin and comes out easily for cleaning out the last few kernels.

[eric n]

I have used one for several years and I think it is the best combo unit out now. I also did the straw mod and changed the settings and it is faster than stock. Changing settings is easy...all you are doing is adjusting the amount of weight before the next slower speed starts. It has 4 speeds total. My factory setting stopped the fastest speed 15 grains below target weight and shifted to next slower speed. All I did was change that setting to 10 grains under before it slowed down. It takes a little trial and error but there is plenty of guidance available on the net. I saw an article on 6mmbr.com here is a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-DRJCL0D3A

But keep in mind that you don't have to go with this approach. I have seen some very fast and accurate reloading done using a Gem Pro 250 ( 2/100's of a grain precision) using Lee spoons and trickling up to target weight

BTW http://www.natchezss.com/catalogsear.../?q=rcbs+1500+
has the unit for $289 and I think it also has a $50 rebate coupon

Good luck 30-338

Alright dude, spill the beans! How do you make the gem pro fast while trickling?

[Volkey]

I bought a lock and load about 3 days ago, off by .3gn either over or under on more than half of the throws it puts out. Completely unacceptable to me! I will be returning and getting another Chargemaster as I sold mine 2 years ago.

[BillyGoatCrawler]

I bought a lock and load about 3 days ago, off by .3gn either over or under on more than half of the throws it puts out. Completely unacceptable to me! I will be returning and getting another Chargemaster as I sold mine 2 years ago.

This is my experience with the lock n load model. It over or under threw probably 50% of the time. I found that if I shimmed the feet to make it sit either canted forward or back more, that would help certain powders. But, I still found just using a manual powder throw and trickler was much more effective.

I sold it at a big loss and have been hesitant to trust any other models.

[acourvil]

Are mc d's straws size a regional thing? I never could get it in very well.
Carl's fits just snug enough to spin and comes out easily for cleaning out the last few kernels.

There's guy on sniper's hide that sells a brass insert that does a better job than the McD straw.

[klewan]

Neither; use volume dispensing. Just like the bench rest shooters. Putting 25 rounds in the same hole at 200 yards is the definition of accuracy. The bench rest guys weigh the brass and bullets, but not the powder. They would if it made for better accuracy; but it don't. Learn from somebody else's experience and not reinvent the wheel....

[eric n]

Thanks acourvil
I've seen them... The primal rights mod is the best I've used. I haven't had an overcharge in many rounds and its easier to get all the kernels out of the tube when you are done. Just throw an over charge into the pan and you are done... none of the kernels bouncing around anymore (varget)

http://www.primalrights.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4585

[roc_my_tims]

Haha i called cabelas and they told me they could not let me know when the sale ends. Its proprietary information. What a joke.

[Volkey]

Just get it off Natchez right now. 289 and a 50 dollar off rebate. Ordered one last night.

[jpm804]

Haha i called cabelas and they told me they could not let me know when the sale ends. Its proprietary information. What a joke.

That sucks .... It would have been nice to combine that GC deal ... Also that rebate offer ends June 1st so that is something you will need to think about if you want to get in on that offer also.

Just get it off Natchez right now. 289 and a 50 dollar off rebate. Ordered one last night.

I was thinking of getting it off Natchez but shipping with Natchez was $20+ ... At cabelas it was $279 and $5 shipping. I was able to get in when they had free shipping so saved me $5 also ..

[roc_my_tims]

The rebate offer will continue im sure. It has for a long time.

I missed the free and the $5 shipping. Dont know if ill pay the $20 at natchez. I could go a little longer without it.

[C.G.]

No problem with my Chargemaster and I only did the straw mod, no re-programming. As to the Lock'n Load they had some problems when they first came out, at least as reported on the internet, not sure if they were sorted out or not.

[Pauliedad]

Chargemaster with the fat straw is the way to go. I got two now and can really get rolling while staying accurate.