New RCBS powder dispenser - Page 2

Road_Clam · November 10, 2019, 07:17 PM

So now I know why RCBS has been phasing out the Chargemaster 1500 combo. Too bad, I love my 1500 , can't beat it for the $275 (after a $25 rebate) that I paid. That's just a stupid high price point for the new model for the general recreational shooter. I do like the dual drop tubes as sometimes the 50+ grain throw slowness of my 1500 is an annoying issue.

hounddawg · November 11, 2019, 11:52 AM

Just for grins I timed myself loading this morning, loaded 25 rounds using 30.0 gns of Varget per case. Average was 36 seconds for throwing, finger trickling to exactly 30.0 grains, and transferring it to the case. Granted I could be seating a bullet while the machine throws the next change but how long does it take to put the case in the press and drop a bullet into it, 5 seconds maybe, That is a whole lot of money to spend to save 5 seconds each round

603Country · November 11, 2019, 02:24 PM

This new powder dispenser shows up just as my old Lyman 1200 DPSII died. I ordered the RCBS 1500 Combo instead.

Targa · November 12, 2019, 08:58 AM

I just ordered the Chargemaster Lite from Cabelas for $195. If the new dispenser gets down to a reasonable/realistic price in a few years I will probably give it a try.

hounddawg · November 12, 2019, 09:08 AM

I would expect massive discounts on the new dispenser by Christmas or soon thereafter.

**Unclenick** · November 12, 2019, 06:12 PM

Hounddawg,

My post 23 was a paired pun to go with post 22.

hounddawg · November 12, 2019, 06:32 PM

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Hounddawg,

My post 23 was a paired pun to go with post 22.

lol , went right over my head

RC20 · November 12, 2019, 07:11 PM

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I just ordered the Chargemaster Lite from Cabelas for $195. If the new dispenser gets down to a reasonable/realistic price in a few years I will probably give it a try.

I got one a few months ago. So far it beat the Lyman Light and the Hornady heavy.

Just plug in the grains and tell it to go. Reasonably fast (20 second or so fore 30-06) and accurate.

The Horny dispenses fine but take programing that has to be re-done each new load (I asked Hornady and they said they hate that on it as well)

I had two Lymans die and they are a pain to set as you really need a stylus.

I use the RCBS for the most loads and the Hornady for fill in if I am doing blocks of 50 with varying amounts of powder in some cases.

I do have a Lyman 2000 that I use as a cross check if I think the dispenser has gotten squintee eyed, sudden shift in zero.

Road_Clam · November 13, 2019, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RC20

I got one a few months ago. So far it beat the Lyman Light and the Hornady heavy.

Just plug in the grains and tell it to go. Reasonably fast (20 second or so fore 30-06) and accurate.

How's your RCBS "lite" model for dropping charges under or over ? My 1500 combo probably throws an undercharge about 1 in 20 charges. Just curious if the newer models are less prone to this issue.

RC20 · November 13, 2019, 03:04 PM

Something around 1 in 10 maybe is over or under.

Have not paid that much attention as 1/10 of a gr at 200 -300 meters which is the longest I shoot a non issue.

Maybe 1 -20 it overshoots enough to adjust or just dump back into the hopper.

It has no adjustments so its simpler than the 1500 setup wise. Smaller as well.

I like it best of the ones I have or had. I don't have a 1500.

November 10, 2019, 07:17 PM	#26
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	So now I know why RCBS has been phasing out the Chargemaster 1500 combo. Too bad, I love my 1500 , can't beat it for the $275 (after a $25 rebate) that I paid. That's just a stupid high price point for the new model for the general recreational shooter. I do like the dual drop tubes as sometimes the 50+ grain throw slowness of my 1500 is an annoying issue. __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

November 11, 2019, 11:52 AM	#27
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 4,232	Just for grins I timed myself loading this morning, loaded 25 rounds using 30.0 gns of Varget per case. Average was 36 seconds for throwing, finger trickling to exactly 30.0 grains, and transferring it to the case. Granted I could be seating a bullet while the machine throws the next change but how long does it take to put the case in the press and drop a bullet into it, 5 seconds maybe, That is a whole lot of money to spend to save 5 seconds each round __________________ “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

November 12, 2019, 09:08 AM	#30
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 4,232	I would expect massive discounts on the new dispenser by Christmas or soon thereafter. __________________ “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

November 12, 2019, 06:12 PM	#31
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Hounddawg, My post 23 was a paired pun to go with post 22. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

November 13, 2019, 03:04 PM	#35
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	Something around 1 in 10 maybe is over or under. Have not paid that much attention as 1/10 of a gr at 200 -300 meters which is the longest I shoot a non issue. Maybe 1 -20 it overshoots enough to adjust or just dump back into the hopper. It has no adjustments so its simpler than the 1500 setup wise. Smaller as well. I like it best of the ones I have or had. I don't have a 1500. __________________ Science and Facts are True whether you believe it or not

November 11, 2019, 02:24 PM	#28
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	This new powder dispenser shows up just as my old Lyman 1200 DPSII died. I ordered the RCBS 1500 Combo instead.

November 12, 2019, 08:58 AM	#29
Targa Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Posts: 2,084	I just ordered the Chargemaster Lite from Cabelas for $195. If the new dispenser gets down to a reasonable/realistic price in a few years I will probably give it a try.