Powder Measure

[Brian o 23]

Hello All,
I'm looking for a powder measure for stick powder my LNL powder measure cuts stick powder. I have a Lee perfect powder measure but I haven't used it yet I thought it my take longer to throw.
My hopes were to purchase a measure that would reduce the measure time.
One thought was to purchase the Chargemaster lite but I wonder if it might be better to weight and get and Autotrickler.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.

 

[RegionRat]

That Lee is amazing as far as how the polymer wiper does its magic. So, don’t discount it. Many High Masters swear by it...

If you want the low stress and automation, I highly recommend the V3 Autotrickler with the Autothrow. Adam did his own version of a volumetric thrower, and based it on.... the Lee.

I really liked the ChargeMasters and ran two of them at a time, until the AutoTrickler came along. Now that you can run it from a tablet or phone, even load development is easier and more accurate.

 

[Ryridesmotox]

I've been using my lee perfect powder measure for a looooong time.

I throw a grain or so short then trickle up. I use a ohaus beam scale and have had very good luck with very low SD and ES on my ammo. I am about 9fps SD and 21 ES. I know the new stuff coming out might be quicker, but I'm not convinced it's better than an old school beam scale and trickling

 

[Brian o 23]

Thanks all.

 

[Brian o 23]

Just a little back ground about reloading when I load for my .308 and my 300 Blackout I like to load around 150 to 200 rounds at a time I have a load for these 2 calibers that give me very good results. So time saved would be great.
Autotrickler would be my awesome choice I just have trouble justifying $940 but spending $240 now on CM lite then upgrading later could cost me more.
Is the Autotrickler that great a powder measure that I should seriously consider?

 

[pmclaine]

I recently bought a Dandy Powder Trickler set up thinking it wouldnt work but at $100 +/- couldnt hurt to try it.

Ive only used it twice but it has increased my loading speed.

Mine doesnt stay set up between loading sessions so there is some dicking around to start but after about 10 rounds it will will be auto trickling to desired weight or maybe a kernel low. Much easier to ADD one kernel than to SUBTRACT a kernel from the pan.

I really like not having to hand spin the trickle auger on my Redding trickler anymore.

Every one recommends the Lee measure. Seems like another cheap solution I should try. Dillons measure is not that stick friendly.

More concerning than price on these suggestions, for me anyway, is the space the best solutions take up.

I can tuck the Dandy Trickler into a cabinet on my loading bench but some of the other auto scales have a bigger footprint and would seem to be better left in place once set up

 

[MarinePMI]

Just a little back ground about reloading when I load for my .308 and my 300 Blackout I like to load around 150 to 200 rounds at a time I have a load for these 2 calibers that give me very good results. So time saved would be great.
Autotrickler would be my awesome choice I just have trouble justifying $940 but spending $240 now on CM lite then upgrading later could cost me more.
Is the Autotrickler that great a powder measure that I should seriously consider?

Short answer: Oh yeah.

 

[556ARs]

I use a Lee Perfect powder measure. I was getting a lot of inconsistency using H4895. Never a overcharge but sometimes charges as light as nothing. If the measure was filled pretty full the powder would compact itself and either feed light or not feed at all. I now fill the device with enough powder, by eyeball, to charge around 15 to 20 rounds at a time giving the measure a couple of firm taps before filling the case. The charges are now pretty consistent. Not benchrest consistent by good for punching holes in paper at 100 yards. (max distance at the range I use)