RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 Durability?

[joelogic]

Does anyone have a 1500 that they have been using for more than a couple of years?

Functionality reviews are good but people say it breaks right after the warranty period. $300 is pretty rough for 1 year of use.

Webpage says 1 year but manual says 2 years. What's up with that?

http://www.rcbs.com/Products/Powder-Measures-and-Scales/Powder-Measures/Electronic/ChargeMaster-Dispenser.aspx

http://www.rcbs.com/getmedia/295eb4cc-34f0-4e0b-aec2-6379067d28ca/ChargeMaster1500-Scale-Inst.aspx

['ol shooter]

I have had mine for at least five years, maybe a little longer, and have no issues with it. Add to that fact that RCBS's customer service is golden, and it adds up to a good investment if an electronic dispenser is what you desire.

[eric n]

8 or 9 years with many kegs through it. Still charging along

[OpenSightsOnly]

Faster than the Redding BR 30 and RCBS 1010. Have been using the 1500 for about four years, charging about 300 rounds of 223 monthly. No issues.

[dwalker]

I use this one:

https://www.amazon.com/SmartReloader-Reloading-Powder-Scale-Dispenser/dp/B004ZIO2VQ

after I sent back the RCBS and Hornady versions. This one works awesome.

[GillaFunk]

Had mine for 5+ years. Probably 30k rounds. No issues.

[Clodbuster]

Been using mine for over 6 years. The dispenser is still going strong. The electronic scale seem to have gotten more sensitive to temperature drift in the garage and static electricity, but otherwise no issues.

[pennstater]

Had mine over eight years, no problems. Only reason I sold it, I don't load nearly as much rifle ammo as I used to. More into shotgunning now.

[OpenSightsOnly]

Been using mine for over 6 years. The dispenser is still going strong. The electronic scale seem to have gotten more sensitive to temperature drift in the garage and static electricity, but otherwise no issues.

I use a surge protector for the 1500 and spray static guard on the bench before use. I also let the system warm up by turning it on for about 2 hours before I use it. Haven't experienced the temp drift but then again I reload when its cool like early or mid morning - its more for my nerves lol

[BEE]

Cabelas will have it for $200 after rebate tomorrow

[joelogic]

Cabelas will have it for $200 after rebate tomorrow

Wow, thanks!

[joelogic]

Thanks everyone for your responses.

[BEE]

Wow, thanks!

Yep, no prob. I plan on picking one up especially at that price. I was going to settle for the Hornday Auto Charge, but it's a no brainer if I can get the RCBS Chargemaster for a couple dollars more.

[joelogic]

Ended up buying it on Amazon. $296 + $6 funnel - $75 rebate. $25 more but now I don't have to stay up until midnight.

Plus Saturday delivery.

[phungn]

I bought it on prime day. 260 after taxes. Added some shellholders and dies to hit 300 and get the 75 back