Looking for Better Powder Dispenser for Rifle Loads

minconrevo · #51 10-10-2020, 10:59 PM

For Ball type and short stick powder a Dillon measure works pretty well. For other jobs a RCBS Uniflow isn't a poor choice. My favorite is a Lyman 55 as it also works reasonably well with long stick powders, in addition to the rest.

ken158 · #52 10-10-2020, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Benchrest1

Harrell's Precision makes some of the best powder measures out there. A lot of benchrest shooters have used these with great results.

+1 for a Harrell’s and don't look back. I’m just mad at myself for not getting one earlier. I load a lot for varmint calibers and use an electric scale for setting and checking and rarely find the Harrells off .1

GCF · #53 10-18-2020, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HorizontalMike

Well, I'm beginning think that sticking with dippers may actually be to my benefit, at least from the replies I see above. Since I (anal as I am) will continue to trickle up to my target, this really does seem to be the most convenient, economical, and probably most efficient method (barring big $$$).

It's a bit slower, but works REALLY well. I've been loading rifle & revolver ammo like that (Dillon 550) for years.

For semi-auto ammo, I use the Dillon powder measure. Interestingly, I once did a .45 ACP accuracy test - between meticulously hand measured, & Dillon auto measure. The Dillon won hands down - go figure.

Recently bought a 3rd Dillon measure, & intend to use it for 223 / 5.56 volume training ammo - after I get an accurate load worked up. We'll see how it goes, but I'm optimistic.