The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - RCBS Powder Measure

RCBS Powder Measure (reply)

Otony — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 04:37:57 +0000

If you want to sell that Forster, let me know!

Otony

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Creeker — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 03:32:34 +0000

I have a C-H here somewhere & a Bonanza but never used either.

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uncowboy — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 18:07:05 +0000

I also have had good luck with the RCBS measure . J.Michael

RCBS Powder Measure (reply)

Otony — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 17:30:43 +0000

I use this: http://www.ch4d.com/products/equipment/powder-tools/502

And this: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/630145/forster-bench-rest-powder-measure

Instructions for the Forster: http://stevespages.com/pdf/forster_powdermeasure.pdf

The Forster is very, very consistent. It is a shame it was discontinued, but Bonanza/Forster commands very little share of the reloading market. It is that old story, if you find something you like, buy two, because it will soon be discontinued. Well, I have my two, but I doubt you could wear this unit out anytime soon..

I am just starting with the CH, but it is basically an RCBS on steroids. The hopper holds a 1/2 pound of powder, and there is an optional hopper that will hold a full pound! I honestly had no idea it was so huge. I bought it based on the reports I had read about its accuracy. We shall see.....

Otony

I have two (reply)

Slow Hand — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:53:52 +0000

Both were eBay finds. The first was set up with a large, micrometer style adjustment. I couldn't get it down far enough for pistol charges and when I contacted RCBS, they pointed me to Modway to buy a smaller drum. The new drum was about what I paid for the powder measure! Me being cheap, I just kept plugging along with my Lee measure. I finally found a good deal on another a with the smaller drum so now I am
Set. I agree, they are great measures. Smooth, consistent and easily adjustable.

That one case looks a mite light. (reply)

Hoot — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 03:15:29 +0000

Just kidding Lynn! I appreciate your review. I have been considering a new powder measure and find this very helpful.

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Creeker — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 03:06:21 +0000

Prairie Dogs before you know it.

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Cherokee — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 03:02:58 +0000

That is the powder measure I have been using for many years...but only for pistol loads. For rifles I use an old Lachmiller; same kind of measuring mechanism and is smooth as well. Looks like you are getting ready for some hunting.

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Creeker — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 02:56:47 +0000

As powder measures go I've only used 3 enough to comment. Over the last few days I've loaded 300 each .223 & 200 each 22-250 all with 4895. All charges were thrown from the RCBS & I found the measure very accurate. Variations were less than 1/2 a tenth of a grain [you do the math]. This measure cuts very few grains of powder but when I did cut a grain the powder charge was 'bout 4 tenths of a grain heavy every time. So long as the measure traveled smoothly through its cycle there was no reason to weigh.