RCBS vs. Lyman

ac700wildcat · February 12, 2010, 01:11 AM

I'm looking to pick up an electronic powder dispenser. I'm looking at the Lyman DPS 1200 and the RCBS Chargemaster. Let me know your opinions on them.

GeauxTide · February 12, 2010, 09:37 AM

I bought a Lyman because it was the first out. Bought the DPS3 upgrade and it doubled the speed of the drop. Very, very, satisfied.

crimsondave · February 12, 2010, 10:20 AM

I got the Chargemaster. It is my favorite piece of reloading equipment.

mrawesome22 · February 12, 2010, 12:28 PM

I want the Hornady unit but it's not out yet!

Midway said expected date in stock was 2/8/2010. So I go to place my order on 2/8/2010 and it says date expected in stock 4/16/2010.

Then I went to look at it yesterday and it said 3/26/2010.

Now it's not even on Midway's site!!!!!

What the ****!

P5 Guy · February 12, 2010, 01:21 PM

Pretty consistent. Sometimes drops too much Unique but not more than 0.1gr.
Ball powder like h110 no over drops. I've not done much with extruded/stick powders. IMR for .30'06 for just a few to get the hang of handloading for rifle. I still have a bunch from the CMP.

Haystack · February 12, 2010, 02:05 PM

My Chargemaster has been going strong for over 5 years. If it broke today I would go buy a new one. RCBS customer service is top notch if you need it. That always sways me toward their way. I needed a replacement part from them once and they wouldn't even let me pay for it.
I've never used the Lyman.

rottieman33 · February 12, 2010, 02:09 PM

I got a Charge master I got it after reading this review and love it

http://www.6mmbr.com/powderdispensers01.html

spencerhut · February 12, 2010, 02:16 PM

I have a Lyman 1200 with the v3 upgrade. Junk I've had it for 4 years or so. Did I mention it is junk?

The new Hornady was at the Shot Show, tinker toy.

The RCBS was also at the Shot Show, very nice. When my Lyman dies again I'm getting the RCBS Chargemaster.

These scales are a "You get what you pay for" if I ever saw one.

Oh . . . dark horse for me is the PACT combo unit. At least it's made in USA. The Lyman, Hornady and RCBS are all made in China

ac700wildcat · February 12, 2010, 02:42 PM

I think I might just go the the chargemaster. There seems to be a lot of very unhappy Lyman users out there. Seems that the chargemaster gets better reviews. I found the chargemaster on sale for $279.99 too, so that makes the choice easier.

88KEYS · February 12, 2010, 03:02 PM

I would say RCBS on most items but I have one of the power scales and it has been nothing but junk!

February 12, 2010, 01:11 AM	#1
ac700wildcat Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: ND Posts: 239	RCBS vs. Lyman I'm looking to pick up an electronic powder dispenser. I'm looking at the Lyman DPS 1200 and the RCBS Chargemaster. Let me know your opinions on them.

February 12, 2010, 01:21 PM	#5
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	Chargemaster Pretty consistent. Sometimes drops too much Unique but not more than 0.1gr. Ball powder like h110 no over drops. I've not done much with extruded/stick powders. IMR for .30'06 for just a few to get the hang of handloading for rifle. I still have a bunch from the CMP.

February 12, 2010, 09:37 AM	#2
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	I bought a Lyman because it was the first out. Bought the DPS3 upgrade and it doubled the speed of the drop. Very, very, satisfied.

February 12, 2010, 10:20 AM	#3
crimsondave Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2009 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 490	I got the Chargemaster. It is my favorite piece of reloading equipment.

February 12, 2010, 12:28 PM	#4
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	I want the Hornady unit but it's not out yet! Midway said expected date in stock was 2/8/2010. So I go to place my order on 2/8/2010 and it says date expected in stock 4/16/2010. Then I went to look at it yesterday and it said 3/26/2010. Now it's not even on Midway's site!!!!! What the ****!

February 12, 2010, 02:05 PM	#6
Haystack Junior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Posts: 10	My Chargemaster has been going strong for over 5 years. If it broke today I would go buy a new one. RCBS customer service is top notch if you need it. That always sways me toward their way. I needed a replacement part from them once and they wouldn't even let me pay for it. I've never used the Lyman.

February 12, 2010, 02:09 PM	#7
rottieman33 Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 223	I got a Charge master I got it after reading this review and love it http://www.6mmbr.com/powderdispensers01.html

February 12, 2010, 02:16 PM	#8
spencerhut Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 147	I have a Lyman 1200 with the v3 upgrade. Junk I've had it for 4 years or so. Did I mention it is junk? The new Hornady was at the Shot Show, tinker toy. The RCBS was also at the Shot Show, very nice. When my Lyman dies again I'm getting the RCBS Chargemaster. These scales are a "You get what you pay for" if I ever saw one. Oh . . . dark horse for me is the PACT combo unit. At least it's made in USA. The Lyman, Hornady and RCBS are all made in China

February 12, 2010, 02:42 PM	#9
ac700wildcat Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2008 Location: ND Posts: 239	I think I might just go the the chargemaster. There seems to be a lot of very unhappy Lyman users out there. Seems that the chargemaster gets better reviews. I found the chargemaster on sale for $279.99 too, so that makes the choice easier.

February 12, 2010, 03:02 PM	#10
88KEYS Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2010 Posts: 145	I would say RCBS on most items but I have one of the power scales and it has been nothing but junk!