Redding 3BR vs 30BR powder measure?

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

Doesn't seem like there is much difference, aside from the total range and optimal ranges of charges thrown. Even if the 30BR is more accurate at 30 gr +/- 15, is that really worth giving up the 5-100 gr range of the 3BR? Trying to decide. I don't mind paying the extra $30 for the 30BR, but not sure there is any quality difference.
Anyone had both or experience with both?

 

[918v]

It’s BR-30 not 30BR. And yes, the BR-30 is a better made, more tightly fitted, with better grain cutting ability.

 

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

Odd they put the number in front on one and after on the other. But yes, you are correct.
Thanks for your correction and advice.

 

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

Disappointed in the BR-30. Even after I talked to Redding and they told me that there is no difference in quality between it andt he 3BR I still bought one. The quality is very nice. But, not surprisingly, the accuracy is meh. Accuracy with stick powder is of course poor (at best +/- 0.2 gr) even at 30 gr. It's no more accurate than my 25 year old RCBS. Of course it's better with ball powder. But again so is the old RCBS. So I didn't get any accuracy improvement and I went from being able to measure 2gr to 100 gr with the RCBS to roughly 6 gr to 65 gr with the BR-30. Luckily, Brownell's will take it back. If you love your BR-30, good for you; this is not a personal attack.
One question, is there any way of getting the handle on the left side without losing the scale? I can put it on the left, but the markings are underneath.

 

[atepointer]

How accurately were you able to drop your ball powder if tried please? Thanks

 

[GhostFace]

.2 isn't bad with stick powder and it's a non issue if you are in your accuracy node. I use one on my Dillon and I do like it but I get the same results if not better from my Lee PPM and it cost me $20....