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Old 07-30-2011, 07:02 PM
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Trying to find the most accurate bench mounted measure for pistol target loads. Please give me your opinion. Thanks
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Redding (what I have) and others make inserts for their measures with small metering chambers, for pistol loading. The ones with the micrometer adjustments are big time savers, if you change your loads around a lot. Just keep a record of the micrometer setting for each load, and if you ever want to duplicate it, just dial it in. Weigh a couple of throws, to verify, and you are good-to-go.
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Redding model 10x pistol.
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Redding 10x. Nothing else better for pistol loads.
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Another vote for Redding. I have an old model 3 with the optional micrometer pistol chamber. Even work good with flake powders.
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Redding 10X.
It's designed for pistols with a smaller diameter chamber than a 'do all' measure.
Mine will accurately meter flake powders like Universal or Clays or Green Dot.
The repeatable/predictable micrometer settings are a huge time saver.
Redding recommends the RS-6 stand over the bench edge mounting bracket for the utmost accuracy.

I have mine right on my T-7 turret press as the third station.

It's a great investment because you'll never have to upgrade.

Made in USA.
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Redding makes a good measure that won't break your budget, although I love my RCBS electronic and Dillon electronic scales, I have used all most everything and if I were on a budget you can't beat Redding.
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Thanks to all for your replies, I will try Redding.
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Accurate vs. consistent is my immediate thought on this thread. The Redding does look pretty top notch but I admit I don't have one. My Lee Pro Auto Disk drops with pretty boring regularity as does my Lyman 55. I use the Pro Auto on my Lee Classic Turret so the powder is getting swished around as it rotates above each station. The Redding may surely uses top quality build and materials but my Lyman also drops the powder in boring regularity and if I settle into a smooth routine then the variation is next to none when I measure every tenth load. It looks like the Redding comes with a baffle in the reservoir to even out the pressure. I use one in my Lyman and my RCBS and they were cheap additions. I stick mainly with ball powders like Win 231 since they flow the hands down best through anything. Flake can be finicky and give you that light drop. Some of them will still spit flakes fine, but I just don't bother since there are so many smooth flowing ball powders that I can make great ammo with. Just felt the need to add my two cents to this.

And the Lee Pro Auto Disk has yet to make a squib in the boxes upon boxes of ammo that I have made with it.
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Question for those who have the Redding 10x:

What is the difference between the 10x and a model 3 equipped with the optional handgun metering chamber? Does the 10x have any precision or repeatability advantage over the model 3 with the optional chamber?

I have a model 3 with the handgun metering chamber. I am happy with it but I'm always looking for something better!
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<I have a model 3 with the handgun metering chamber. I am happy with it but I'm always looking for something better!>

I added the powder baffle to my old Redding #3 and found it delivers the same accuracy as the BR version when using the pistol metering chamber. That Redding #3 is now dedicated for bullseye pistol loads. I have also had good results with the old Hornady powder measures. While they have an aluminum metering chamber, they are quite accurate in their measurements. I have a few of these that are set up for a particular powder as to weight of charge. I make powder baffles from plastic lids. I like setting up a few powder measures for loads that I routinely shoot.
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