Dispensers

Bella · October 2, 2009, 07:32 AM

Does anyone here use electronic powder dispensers? How well do they work for you? Are they accurate?

Thanks!

**Unclenick** · October 2, 2009, 08:48 AM

They work fine. I have a Pact, but I think the most favorable overall feedback I see is for the RCBS. Their accuracy depends on the scale. If the scale works precisely, the machine will dispense to a tenth of a grain. If the scale drifts or has other issues, it won't. Electronic scales can be problematic, so be prepared that if you get one with a lot of drift that you may have to exercise the warranty and get the factory to work on it. RCBS is normally especially good about that sort of thing, which is probably part of why they get a lot of favorable reviews for their unit.

Foxbat · October 2, 2009, 08:57 AM

Second the RCBS Charge Master - very good, and in addition their scale is great as just scale - fast and accurate. Perhaps the fastest scale I have tried, so I have two.

GeauxTide · October 2, 2009, 09:37 AM

Lyman DPS 1200 P3. After 40 years with a Uniflow, I'm in Loaders Paradise. One thing on electronics - LET THEM WARM UP BY THE BOOK!

Jim Watson · October 2, 2009, 10:00 AM

I have a PACT which works fine. A friend bought one that did not, so he got the RCBS, which seems a more advanced machine.

**Unclenick** · October 2, 2009, 10:02 AM

I actually set mine on one of the inexpensive granite surface plates you can get for about $15 at Enco. It helps keep the temperature even and kills vibration. Never had setting it next to a book help, though.

amamnn · October 3, 2009, 06:38 PM

I have the newer version of the PACT which works fine for me. If I were to lose it somehow, I would buy the new "NEW" version of the Lyman.

GLShooter · October 14, 2009, 05:26 PM

I have the PACT and am happy. I second the motion on the Lyman set up as a replacement though.

Greg

gearheadpyro · October 14, 2009, 06:27 PM

I am a huge fan of the RCBS Chargemaster. It's fast, accurate, simple to use. It is a little bit pricey, but I think it is totally worth it. I do not recall reading in the book anywhere that you have to let the Chargemaster warm up prior to use. IDK because it is used right where it sits. I have never had any issues with scale repeatability.

October 2, 2009, 07:32 AM	#1
Bella Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Posts: 341	Dispensers Does anyone here use electronic powder dispensers? How well do they work for you? Are they accurate? Thanks!

October 2, 2009, 08:48 AM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	They work fine. I have a Pact, but I think the most favorable overall feedback I see is for the RCBS. Their accuracy depends on the scale. If the scale works precisely, the machine will dispense to a tenth of a grain. If the scale drifts or has other issues, it won't. Electronic scales can be problematic, so be prepared that if you get one with a lot of drift that you may have to exercise the warranty and get the factory to work on it. RCBS is normally especially good about that sort of thing, which is probably part of why they get a lot of favorable reviews for their unit. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 2, 2009, 10:02 AM	#6
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	I actually set mine on one of the inexpensive granite surface plates you can get for about $15 at Enco. It helps keep the temperature even and kills vibration. Never had setting it next to a book help, though. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 3, 2009, 06:38 PM	#7
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	I have the newer version of the PACT which works fine for me. If I were to lose it somehow, I would buy the new "NEW" version of the Lyman. __________________ "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal

October 14, 2009, 06:27 PM	#9
gearheadpyro Senior Member Join Date: September 3, 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 169	RCBS Chargemaster I am a huge fan of the RCBS Chargemaster. It's fast, accurate, simple to use. It is a little bit pricey, but I think it is totally worth it. I do not recall reading in the book anywhere that you have to let the Chargemaster warm up prior to use. IDK because it is used right where it sits. I have never had any issues with scale repeatability. __________________ www.southernmarksman.com Owner of & Chief Instructor for The Southern Marksman, LLC NRA Life Member, NRA CRSO, Multi-Discipline NRA Certified Instructor

October 2, 2009, 08:57 AM	#3
Foxbat Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2008 Posts: 367	Second the RCBS Charge Master - very good, and in addition their scale is great as just scale - fast and accurate. Perhaps the fastest scale I have tried, so I have two.

October 2, 2009, 09:37 AM	#4
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	Lyman DPS 1200 P3. After 40 years with a Uniflow, I'm in Loaders Paradise. One thing on electronics - LET THEM WARM UP BY THE BOOK!

October 2, 2009, 10:00 AM	#5
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,539	I have a PACT which works fine. A friend bought one that did not, so he got the RCBS, which seems a more advanced machine.

October 14, 2009, 05:26 PM	#8
GLShooter Member Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 47	I have the PACT and am happy. I second the motion on the Lyman set up as a replacement though. Greg