Smartreloader iSD Automatic Powder Scale & Dispenser

Adam0993 · August 12, 2014, 10:02 AM

Hi is any one using one of these Smartreloader iSD Automatic Powder Scale & Dispenser ?? Need advice

FrankenMauser · August 12, 2014, 12:34 PM

Based on the quality of their other tools....

I wouldn't trust one any further than I could throw it via telekinesis.

Though, I now realize you may actually be asking for help .....
In that regard, I have nothing to offer.

snuffy · August 12, 2014, 01:11 PM

So called "Smartreloader" is a direct ripoff/ cheap copy of many of mainstream reloading companies products. Their "so called" warranty " is just about impossible to claim, you have to return it to where you bought it. Not direct to the Chinese shadow company that made it.

Good luck if you decide to buy it, you're going to need it!

Brian Pfleuger · August 12, 2014, 01:25 PM

I'm not sure what advice you need exactly... clarity of needs helps you get clear answers.

If you're looking to buy, the Hornady LnL dispenser is LESS expensive the Smartreloader. Seems like a no-brainer.

LE-28 · August 12, 2014, 06:57 PM

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Hi is any one using one of these Smartreloader iSD Automatic Powder Scale & Dispenser ?? Need advice

Need advise for what? Whether to buy one? Don't.
Like Brian and others have said already, they are junk and theirs no warranty with the purchase that means anything.

If you watch the Hornady Auto Charges, you can get them on sale for around $170.00 and up. I paid $169.95 for mine with free shipping.

It works really well and is supported by a very reputable company.

If you already have one, well, I wish you would have asked sooner.

mikld · August 13, 2014, 11:03 AM

Among all the forums I visit, Smart Reloader has a reputation for selling junk. I have no experience with their powder dispenser, but I bought one of their presses (out of curiosity and low cost). The press I got has one purpose now, it hangs on the wall above my reloading bench to remind me to never buy anything from Smart Reloader ever again!

jwrowland77 · August 13, 2014, 11:23 AM

If you haven't bought a Smartreloader yet, don't. They're junk. You can get the Hornady Auto Charge from Midsouth for pretty cheap.

If you have bought the Smartreloader, it could always be used as a target....then buy a Hornady, or RCBS or Lyman. Anything other than Smartreloader.

Average Joe · August 14, 2014, 07:14 PM

Stay away from Smartreloader stuff, its JUNK !

Brotherbadger · August 15, 2014, 03:22 AM

The only thing smartreloader gear is good for is as skeet shooting targets. I would not trust any of their gear, ESPECIALLY one as important as a powder scale. Get a cheap beam scale(used Lyman/RCBS/whoever) and powder thrower and call it a day.

August 12, 2014, 10:02 AM	#1
Adam0993 Junior Member Join Date: August 12, 2014 Posts: 2	Smartreloader iSD Automatic Powder Scale & Dispenser Hi is any one using one of these Smartreloader iSD Automatic Powder Scale & Dispenser ?? Need advice

August 12, 2014, 12:34 PM	#2
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Based on the quality of their other tools.... I wouldn't trust one any further than I could throw it via telekinesis. Though, I now realize you may actually be asking for help ..... In that regard, I have nothing to offer. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

August 12, 2014, 01:11 PM	#3
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 3,055	So called "Smartreloader" is a direct ripoff/ cheap copy of many of mainstream reloading companies products. Their "so called" warranty " is just about impossible to claim, you have to return it to where you bought it. Not direct to the Chinese shadow company that made it. Good luck if you decide to buy it, you're going to need it! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I love my dog They're going to get their butts kicked over there this election. How come people can't spell and use words correctly?

August 12, 2014, 01:25 PM	#4
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	I'm not sure what advice you need exactly... clarity of needs helps you get clear answers. If you're looking to buy, the Hornady LnL dispenser is LESS expensive the Smartreloader. Seems like a no-brainer. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

August 13, 2014, 11:03 AM	#6
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	Among all the forums I visit, Smart Reloader has a reputation for selling junk. I have no experience with their powder dispenser, but I bought one of their presses (out of curiosity and low cost). The press I got has one purpose now, it hangs on the wall above my reloading bench to remind me to never buy anything from Smart Reloader ever again! __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...

August 13, 2014, 11:23 AM	#7
jwrowland77 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2012 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 1,398	If you haven't bought a Smartreloader yet, don't. They're junk. You can get the Hornady Auto Charge from Midsouth for pretty cheap. If you have bought the Smartreloader, it could always be used as a target....then buy a Hornady, or RCBS or Lyman. Anything other than Smartreloader.

August 14, 2014, 07:14 PM	#8
Average Joe Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,325	Stay away from Smartreloader stuff, its JUNK !

August 15, 2014, 03:22 AM	#9
Brotherbadger Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2010 Posts: 1,149	The only thing smartreloader gear is good for is as skeet shooting targets. I would not trust any of their gear, ESPECIALLY one as important as a powder scale. Get a cheap beam scale(used Lyman/RCBS/whoever) and powder thrower and call it a day. __________________ Once Fired Brass, Top quality, Fast shipping, Best prices. http://300AacBrass.com/ -10% Coupon use code " badger "