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which brand do you use

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#1 ·
Morning all
I was looking for my stand alone powder measure and can't find either of them. So I went shopping this morning and the prices I found on-line have me in shock, to say the least I need to get out more often :rolleyes:.
Before I go spend $80.00 of something I was wondering which one you use and what you like or dislike about it ?
I haven't given up on finding mine just yet I could get lucky :) I still have boxes to look through.
 
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#2 ·
Ron, I've always used an RCBS Uniflow and it has proven sufficient for my needs. There are, of course, much more sophisticated ones available, but they are not cheap. The RCBS runs around $70.00 or so, and if you get the stand to go with it, add another $20.00.
 
#5 ·
RCBS here too, it throws an accurate charge every time.

I would stay away from the bushing type measurers, they seem like a pain.
 
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#9 ·
I have a lee perfect powder measure that I was going to replace because it seemed like a cheap peace of junk,but a guy at the store told me it was good so I stuck with it. If he was willing to lose a sale over it I figure I'll stick with it.
 
#11 ·
I have a 2 Lyman 55's, one with a Sinclair BR insert. Great powder measures! I also have a Hornady. But, my all-time favorite is a Belding & Mull. It is a little slower but, BY FAR, the most accurate with any type of powder
 
#15 ·
I really like my RCBS Uniflow, been on the bench for a lot of years. I don't use it as much as I use the Dillon on my 550B, but it still throws an accurate powder measure, used it for 100 rounds of .380 just today. I will keep it for .380 and .223 loads, don't like to think of that tiny case on a progressive, and the .223 only needs two dies after I size and de-prime. Lee Turret does fine for those two loads.
 
#16 ·
Another vote for Lee. I've been using Lee equipment for over 35 years. Every thing I own is made by Lee, except my balance beam scales.
 
#20 ·
My Lee Perfect Powder measure throws with in 1/10th of a grain. I'm using AA powders.
 
#21 ·
I have 2 lee's, a Lyman 55, and an RCBS. Use the Lyman the most, the lee's for some stuff, and I can't remember where I put the RCBS, so I don't use it much. Some body really dug to bring this thread up, Ron has been gone awhile now. In fact one of my Lee measures came from him.
 
#22 ·
I use RCBS on my progressive press for Titegroup and it works fine, throwing consistant loads. I use a Lee for my .223 and .243, using Vihtavouri N140, and it throws reasonably consistant loads +/- 0.1 grain.
 
#27 ·
Most replies you'll get for a "what's the best..." question is the tool/equipment the feller responding owns. I have used the Lee off and on for 25+ years, and just like any powder measure, it does better with some powders than others (my Lee will hold +/- 50/100ths of a grain of W231). Check this comparison (scroll way down). I read it a year or two ago and bought a CH 502, works great! http://www.lasc.us/Brennan_6-4_PowdersAnd Measures.htm
 
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