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Re: RCBS Uniflow rowder measure
"Are (Uniflow measures) any good ?
Well, yeah. They've been a major seller for at least 40 years, guess they have the bugs worked out now. ??
"I reload H-1000, RE-22, Varget, I am worried about it cutting the powder."
Iron powder measures will certainly cut a few kernels of powder but you can find more serious things to worry about than that.
"Are (Uniflow measures) any good ?
Well, yeah. They've been a major seller for at least 40 years, guess they have the bugs worked out now. ??
"I reload H-1000, RE-22, Varget, I am worried about it cutting the powder."
Iron powder measures will certainly cut a few kernels of powder but you can find more serious things to worry about than that.
Re: RCBS Uniflow rowder measure
I have two, they both work great.
I have two, they both work great.
Re: RCBS Uniflow rowder measure
With ANY powder measure you'll have an ocassional cut powder kernel. I use IMR stick powders 90% of the time. A lot of it is in your technique. The faster you go, the more you'll cut. Remember always, slow and smooth.
Good luck.
With ANY powder measure you'll have an ocassional cut powder kernel. I use IMR stick powders 90% of the time. A lot of it is in your technique. The faster you go, the more you'll cut. Remember always, slow and smooth.
Good luck.
Re: RCBS Uniflow rowder measure
Uniflow's are great. I have one on my Lee classic cast and another one set up on a metal base for my rifle rounds. Cut kernals are no biggy, if your that worried get a cheap Lee powder measure. Lot's of people talk smack on Lee but I've heard it measures very accurate and won't cut any kernals due to it's polymer construction. Only like 20 bucks.
Uniflow's are great. I have one on my Lee classic cast and another one set up on a metal base for my rifle rounds. Cut kernals are no biggy, if your that worried get a cheap Lee powder measure. Lot's of people talk smack on Lee but I've heard it measures very accurate and won't cut any kernals due to it's polymer construction. Only like 20 bucks.
Re: RCBS Uniflow rowder measure
I use my RCBS Uniflow Powder Measure for loading the 6.5 Grendel and 6.8SPC.
I use my RCBS Uniflow Powder Measure for loading the 6.5 Grendel and 6.8SPC.
Re: RCBS Uniflow rowder measure
I used one to get close then trickled for exact load. Will cut stick powder but very smooth with ball powder.
I used one to get close then trickled for exact load. Will cut stick powder but very smooth with ball powder.
Re: RCBS Uniflow rowder measure
I use one and utilize it mostly with pistol loads where a slight difference isn't too bothersome to me. If you are going to throw a bit under and trickle finish you should have no problems. I use a RCBS Chargemaster combo for rifle reloading and for doing small batches of test loads for new pistol loads. I love it.
I use one and utilize it mostly with pistol loads where a slight difference isn't too bothersome to me. If you are going to throw a bit under and trickle finish you should have no problems. I use a RCBS Chargemaster combo for rifle reloading and for doing small batches of test loads for new pistol loads. I love it.
Re: RCBS Uniflow rowder measure
Mine cut kernals occasionally. It throws pretty consistent with stick powders. I trickle and measure every load using R22. With Ramshot TAC, it measures very consistent. I check about every 10-15 throws and find very little discrepency.
Mine cut kernals occasionally. It throws pretty consistent with stick powders. I trickle and measure every load using R22. With Ramshot TAC, it measures very consistent. I check about every 10-15 throws and find very little discrepency.
Re: RCBS Uniflow rowder measure
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shepheard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Uniflow's are great. I have one on my Lee classic cast and another one set up on a metal base for my rifle rounds. Cut kernals are no biggy, if your that worried get a cheap Lee powder measure. Lot's of people talk smack on Lee but I've heard it measures very accurate and won't cut any kernals due to it's polymer construction. Only like 20 bucks.</div></div>
Unfortunately not so: my Lee cuts IMR4895 like a mofo, even going slow. The plastic around the drop tube is all chewed up from the chopping. That said it is good enough to throw & trickle. Will upgrade soon though, probably to the uniflow.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shepheard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Uniflow's are great. I have one on my Lee classic cast and another one set up on a metal base for my rifle rounds. Cut kernals are no biggy, if your that worried get a cheap Lee powder measure. Lot's of people talk smack on Lee but I've heard it measures very accurate and won't cut any kernals due to it's polymer construction. Only like 20 bucks.</div></div>
Unfortunately not so: my Lee cuts IMR4895 like a mofo, even going slow. The plastic around the drop tube is all chewed up from the chopping. That said it is good enough to throw & trickle. Will upgrade soon though, probably to the uniflow.
Re: RCBS Uniflow rowder measure
Yeah, the lee isn't that great. Uniflow is the best hand thrower at that price range.
Yeah, the lee isn't that great. Uniflow is the best hand thrower at that price range.
Re: RCBS Uniflow rowder measure
Uniflow is a great thrower for the price.
Has optional extras as well... micrometer, stand etc
I dont know if its possible to get a powder thrower that will not cut kernels if they get in the way.
Uniflow is a great thrower for the price.
Has optional extras as well... micrometer, stand etc
I dont know if its possible to get a powder thrower that will not cut kernels if they get in the way.
Re: RCBS Uniflow rowder measure
I got the RCBS rockchucker reloading kit when I started reloading in 1999.
1) Rockchucker press .. don't use it anymore.
2) "Speer 12" reloading manual... don't use it anymore.
3) Bottle of glycerin for lube... don't use it any more.
4) Pad for applying glycerin... don't use it anymore.
5) Brush for lubing inside of case neck.. don't use it anymore.
6) Loading tray made of plastic... don't use it anymore.
7) Wire brush for cleaning primer pockets... don't use it anymore.
8) case trimmer...don't use it anymore.
9) Funnel ...don't use it anymore.
10) Inside outside neck chamfer... I still use it.
11) 5-0-5 scale... I still use it.
12) <span style="color: #FF0000">Uniflow powder measure</span>.... I still use it.
I got the RCBS rockchucker reloading kit when I started reloading in 1999.
1) Rockchucker press .. don't use it anymore.
2) "Speer 12" reloading manual... don't use it anymore.
3) Bottle of glycerin for lube... don't use it any more.
4) Pad for applying glycerin... don't use it anymore.
5) Brush for lubing inside of case neck.. don't use it anymore.
6) Loading tray made of plastic... don't use it anymore.
7) Wire brush for cleaning primer pockets... don't use it anymore.
8) case trimmer...don't use it anymore.
9) Funnel ...don't use it anymore.
10) Inside outside neck chamfer... I still use it.
11) 5-0-5 scale... I still use it.
12) <span style="color: #FF0000">Uniflow powder measure</span>.... I still use it.
