RCBS chargemaster lite vs FA intellidropper

Islas82

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Getting my bench ready to start reloading soon, I would like one of these scales. I have done some research for a few days but all reviews I seen/read aren’t conclusive. How much better is the RCBS for the extra $100 bucks it costs? I believe they’re both manufactured in china. Anyone experienced with these droppers?
 
Ive been using the Chargemaster Lite for my rifle reloads for a couple years.
Scale zeros and calibrates consistently to 0.1gm.

Throws powder fairly accurately. Slow trickle only occasionally will go slightly over with certain powders that are known to not meter easily.

I recently added an aftermarket reducing insert to the sleeve. It has reduced the occurrence of over weight drops, but is noticeably slower.

I consider it a very good value...

(BTW, pretty well know to have it warm up for 30 minutes before use. Allegedly it gives a more stable, accurate result.)
 
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Ive been using the Chargemaster Lite for my rifle reloads for a couple years.
Scale zeros and calibrates consistently to 0.1gm.

Throws powder fairly accurately. Slow trickle only occasionally will go slightly over with certain powders that are known to not meter easily.

I recently added an aftermarket reducing insert to the sleeve. It has reduced the occurrence of over weight drops, but is noticeably slower.

I consider it a very good value...

(BTW, pretty well know to have it warm up for 30 minutes before use. Allegedly it gives a more stable, accurate result.)
Thank you, everyone seems to be very happy with their chargemaster lites am just trying to figure out what it does better than the intellidropper to account for the extra $$$.
 
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