My First Electronic Powder Measure - Page 2

markr6754 · October 4, 2020, 07:26 PM

Marco, I am! I’ve loaded several additional powders, including CFE-Pistol, H-110, IMR 4227, Hi-Skor 700-X, HP-38, VV N320, VV 3N37, VV N330. It never misses a beat. My original purpose, to stop hand dipping Universal continues unchanged. After numerous sessions loading it in various calibers I tried it again in my Hornady dropper. Same total failures that led me to the FA in the first place.
Accuracy levels are more than acceptable. I generally compare against my best digital scale, and whenever there’s a difference, I’ve found that my digital scale is the culprit.

The unit is not perfect. I have an intermittent key right now...the mode key that switches between Manual and Auto mode doesn’t always work. The function works, as I generally control the unit via my iPad app, and I’ve contacted FA via their website, but I plan to call them in a week or so. I’m considering the possibility that a kernel of powder got in between the touch screen.

GeauxTide · October 4, 2020, 08:37 PM

I bought a Lyman 1200DPS when they first came out. Just upgraded to an RCBS 1500, but haven't loaded any yet. The 1500 is much more heavy duty. If it's remotely like the Uniflow I used for 40 years, it'll be a DANDY!!!

603Country · October 5, 2020, 08:38 AM

Geauxtide, you will like the RCBS unit. My Lyman 1200 always threw a tiny bit high, so I would set it 0.1 gr low. The RCBS usually throws dead on most of the time with ball powders and almost that well with stick powders. Also, the Lyman took 30 minutes to warm up and then calibrate. The RCBS is 29 minutes faster.

markr6754 · October 14, 2020, 11:56 PM

After my last update I called Frankford Arsenal. They admitted having a large backlog of customer inquiries due to the COVID shutdown, but are catching up. Since I had my case number the rep looked me up, read my comment (I’d been hoping for a factory reset or a firmware update to recover my Mode key functionality).
Alas, the only solution was to send my unit for repair. I was ready to express my concern about losing my unit for an extended period, when the rep told me he’d send a FedEx label out for my return, and to hold onto it until my replacement unit arrived.

New unit arrived today, 2 weeks ahead of expectations....New, not refurbed...tested it for proper function of all the keys, then packed mine up to send back.

Coming to appreciate Frankford Arsenal more and more.

Mr.RevolverGuy · October 16, 2020, 06:30 PM

Had to send my unit back also but the second one has been flawless

http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=6427

https://youtu.be/S07De2BG_Oc

Marco Califo · October 17, 2020, 01:05 AM

In comparison, I am wondering if anyone has had to return their Lyman Gen6 Compact? It is in the same price range. I am looking for one I wont need to return.

hounddawg · October 17, 2020, 03:50 AM

Midway has the Hornady Lock-N-Load Auto Charge on sale for $190, normally that one is around $300

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012762980?pid=818489

markr6754 · October 17, 2020, 10:23 AM

I looked at the Hornady and the Lyman before getting the Intellidropper. Both are several years old, but the main concern about the Lyman is it doesn’t handle fine powders (H110, CFE-Pistol, 2400) for long before the powder flows past the seals jamming up the dispenser. This is hearsay, as I’ve only read the reviews, never before owned an auto-dispenser.
I wasn’t too happy to have to return my Intellidropper, but at least it didn’t affect my loading at all. They sent the new unit ahead of my return.

On a positive note, people absolutely hate the emptying shoot on the Lyman, but I think all of the emptying processes for auto dispensers suck!

hounddawg · October 17, 2020, 02:03 PM

If/when my 1500 goes south I will probably go for a autothrow since I already have a A&D but if I did not I think I would probably go with the FA. 1500's are up to $450 now and that new RCBS is stupid expensive @ $900

ed308 · October 18, 2020, 11:46 AM

The updated V3 Autotrickler/Throw with the new software is worth the extra expense. It will throw and trickler a charge as fast as 10 seconds. My 1500 would drift like most scales I've owned over the years causing me to mistrust it. I've never doubted the throws on my A&D 120. Sold the 1500.

October 4, 2020, 07:26 PM	#26
markr6754 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2018 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 347	Marco, I am! I’ve loaded several additional powders, including CFE-Pistol, H-110, IMR 4227, Hi-Skor 700-X, HP-38, VV N320, VV 3N37, VV N330. It never misses a beat. My original purpose, to stop hand dipping Universal continues unchanged. After numerous sessions loading it in various calibers I tried it again in my Hornady dropper. Same total failures that led me to the FA in the first place. Accuracy levels are more than acceptable. I generally compare against my best digital scale, and whenever there’s a difference, I’ve found that my digital scale is the culprit. The unit is not perfect. I have an intermittent key right now...the mode key that switches between Manual and Auto mode doesn’t always work. The function works, as I generally control the unit via my iPad app, and I’ve contacted FA via their website, but I plan to call them in a week or so. I’m considering the possibility that a kernel of powder got in between the touch screen. __________________ “Draw me not without reason, sheath me not without honor.”

October 4, 2020, 08:37 PM	#27
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	I bought a Lyman 1200DPS when they first came out. Just upgraded to an RCBS 1500, but haven't loaded any yet. The 1500 is much more heavy duty. If it's remotely like the Uniflow I used for 40 years, it'll be a DANDY!!! __________________ Reloading For: 223R, 243W, 6.5 GR, 6.5 CM, 260R, 6.5-06, 280R, 7mmRM, 300HAM'R, 308W, 30-06, 338-06, 9mm, 357M, 41M, 44SPL, 44M, 45 ACP, 45 Colt, 450BM.

October 14, 2020, 11:56 PM	#29
markr6754 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2018 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 347	New Replacement Arrived Today After my last update I called Frankford Arsenal. They admitted having a large backlog of customer inquiries due to the COVID shutdown, but are catching up. Since I had my case number the rep looked me up, read my comment (I’d been hoping for a factory reset or a firmware update to recover my Mode key functionality). Alas, the only solution was to send my unit for repair. I was ready to express my concern about losing my unit for an extended period, when the rep told me he’d send a FedEx label out for my return, and to hold onto it until my replacement unit arrived. New unit arrived today, 2 weeks ahead of expectations....New, not refurbed...tested it for proper function of all the keys, then packed mine up to send back. Coming to appreciate Frankford Arsenal more and more. __________________ “Draw me not without reason, sheath me not without honor.”

October 16, 2020, 06:30 PM	#30
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 988	Had to send my unit back also but the second one has been flawless http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=6427 https://youtu.be/S07De2BG_Oc __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

October 17, 2020, 01:05 AM	#31
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	In comparison, I am wondering if anyone has had to return their Lyman Gen6 Compact? It is in the same price range. I am looking for one I wont need to return. __________________ ............

October 5, 2020, 08:38 AM	#28
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	Geauxtide, you will like the RCBS unit. My Lyman 1200 always threw a tiny bit high, so I would set it 0.1 gr low. The RCBS usually throws dead on most of the time with ball powders and almost that well with stick powders. Also, the Lyman took 30 minutes to warm up and then calibrate. The RCBS is 29 minutes faster.

October 17, 2020, 03:50 AM	#32
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 4,232	Midway has the Hornady Lock-N-Load Auto Charge on sale for $190, normally that one is around $300 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012762980?pid=818489 __________________ “How do I get to the next level?” Well, you get to the next level by being the first one on the range and the last one to leave.” – Jerry Miculek

October 17, 2020, 10:23 AM	#33
markr6754 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2018 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 347	I looked at the Hornady and the Lyman before getting the Intellidropper. Both are several years old, but the main concern about the Lyman is it doesn’t handle fine powders (H110, CFE-Pistol, 2400) for long before the powder flows past the seals jamming up the dispenser. This is hearsay, as I’ve only read the reviews, never before owned an auto-dispenser. I wasn’t too happy to have to return my Intellidropper, but at least it didn’t affect my loading at all. They sent the new unit ahead of my return. On a positive note, people absolutely hate the emptying shoot on the Lyman, but I think all of the emptying processes for auto dispensers suck! __________________ “Draw me not without reason, sheath me not without honor.”

October 17, 2020, 02:03 PM	#34
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 4,232	If/when my 1500 goes south I will probably go for a autothrow since I already have a A&D but if I did not I think I would probably go with the FA. 1500's are up to $450 now and that new RCBS is stupid expensive @ $900 __________________ “How do I get to the next level?” Well, you get to the next level by being the first one on the range and the last one to leave.” – Jerry Miculek

October 18, 2020, 11:46 AM	#35
ed308 Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,147	The updated V3 Autotrickler/Throw with the new software is worth the extra expense. It will throw and trickler a charge as fast as 10 seconds. My 1500 would drift like most scales I've owned over the years causing me to mistrust it. I've never doubted the throws on my A&D 120. Sold the 1500.