Whats The Best Powder Measure??

rhoss1 · July 18, 2002, 11:29 AM

I need a good Powder Measure but I don`t have much money, Does anyone know of one that don`t cost much and is pretty good?? Thanks Hoss...

MADISON · July 18, 2002, 01:07 PM

Whats The Best Powder Measure?
For what type loading?
I rate the measures I have...top to bottom
LYMAN 55
Lee Disk
RCBS Uni-flo
Pacific/Hornady Pistol
Lyman Acculine

swifter... · July 18, 2002, 04:36 PM

The best, for the money, is the Lee (a bit less than)Perfect powder measurer.

Damn thing looks like a cheap toy, but it offers performance way out of line with cost.

If you can understand the directions to calculate the powder settings, tho, you probably have other problems you won't discuss...

Or you're from another planet.

Tom

vetts1911 · July 18, 2002, 05:22 PM

I used the Lee and it will not throw some powder charges well but, it a good deal for the cash runs about 35. I used the Hornaday and it throws all powder well with a real life time backing. I would go to Midway and get a catalog shop it had and check the web. Here is the Midway site http://www.midwayusa.com/midwayusa/a...page=index.htm

TNT is another good one http://www14.inetba.com/tandtreloadi...trelrg6riBhqJ2

I have a few friends with a Dillion and it has a few powders it is funny about measuring like Clays

burrhead · July 18, 2002, 05:55 PM

I've owned an RCBS Uni-flo for 25/30 years and put a ton of powder through it. Works as good as the day I bought it and if it didn't, RCBS would make it right. Is it the "best"? I donno.

Cee-Zed · July 18, 2002, 06:58 PM

If the Lee Perfect Powder Measure was really as easy to set as it is supposed to be (I too cannot make heads or tails of the instructions), it would be "perfect" for sure. It throws charges well, but I still have to set it by trial and error.

blades67 · July 18, 2002, 10:15 PM

I really like my Dillon powder measure. It even came with a press.

cheygriz · July 19, 2002, 01:00 AM

The best powder measure made today is the Redding. Period! The Lyman, RCBS, Pacific, Hornady are all excellent, no doubt.

But none are equal to the quality of the Redding. It costs a bit more, but the very best always costs more. You get what you pay for.

Ala Dan · July 19, 2002, 04:05 AM

The best powder measure I've ever used was a "Pacific Delux".
Accurately throws charges of various kind's of powder.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

July 18, 2002, 11:29 AM	#1
rhoss1 Member Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: West, Tennessee Posts: 25	Whats The Best Powder Measure?? I need a good Powder Measure but I don`t have much money, Does anyone know of one that don`t cost much and is pretty good?? Thanks Hoss... __________________ NRA Member In Good Standing... And a CCW Permit Holder In Tennessee***

July 18, 2002, 01:07 PM	#2
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	Whats The Best Powder Measure?Whats The Best Powder Measure? Whats The Best Powder Measure? For what type loading? I rate the measures I have...top to bottom LYMAN 55 Lee Disk RCBS Uni-flo Pacific/Hornady Pistol Lyman Acculine

July 18, 2002, 04:36 PM	#3
swifter... Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 1999 Location: So. CA Mountains Posts: 540	The best, for the money, is the Lee (a bit less than)Perfect powder measurer. Damn thing looks like a cheap toy, but it offers performance way out of line with cost. If you can understand the directions to calculate the powder settings, tho, you probably have other problems you won't discuss... Or you're from another planet. Tom __________________ There are damn few situations so screwed up that adding government to them will not make 'em worse... The best homeland security is an armed & informed citizenery! Molon Labe!

July 18, 2002, 05:22 PM	#4
vetts1911 Member Join Date: March 26, 2002 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 65	2 cents I used the Lee and it will not throw some powder charges well but, it a good deal for the cash runs about 35. I used the Hornaday and it throws all powder well with a real life time backing. I would go to Midway and get a catalog shop it had and check the web. Here is the Midway site http://www.midwayusa.com/midwayusa/a...page=index.htm TNT is another good one http://www14.inetba.com/tandtreloadi...trelrg6riBhqJ2 I have a few friends with a Dillion and it has a few powders it is funny about measuring like Clays

July 18, 2002, 05:55 PM	#5
burrhead Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 1999 Location: Chihuahuan desert, Texas Posts: 1,148	I've owned an RCBS Uni-flo for 25/30 years and put a ton of powder through it. Works as good as the day I bought it and if it didn't, RCBS would make it right. Is it the "best"? I donno. __________________ Join the GOA, SAF and the TSRA I'm offended by people that are easily offended.

July 18, 2002, 06:58 PM	#6
Cee-Zed Junior member Join Date: March 2, 2002 Posts: 481	If the Lee Perfect Powder Measure was really as easy to set as it is supposed to be (I too cannot make heads or tails of the instructions), it would be "perfect" for sure. It throws charges well, but I still have to set it by trial and error.

July 18, 2002, 10:15 PM	#7
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	I really like my Dillon powder measure. It even came with a press. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.

July 19, 2002, 01:00 AM	#8
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	The best powder measure made today is the Redding. Period! The Lyman, RCBS, Pacific, Hornady are all excellent, no doubt. But none are equal to the quality of the Redding. It costs a bit more, but the very best always costs more. You get what you pay for. __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

July 19, 2002, 04:05 AM	#9
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 13, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,116	The best powder measure I've ever used was a "Pacific Delux". Accurately throws charges of various kind's of powder. Best Wishes, Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member