Digital powder drop

[Caleb]

What are people's thoughts about the Hornady Auto Charge Pro, Lyman Gen6/7, or the RCBS ChargeMaster Link scale/dispenser? Looking to get one of the three but not sure which is best/last the longest.....

 

[drm-hp]

For what it is worth I use two RCBS Chargemasters, and would recommend it.
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[turnerdye1]

RCBS Lite here. I think the Link is the same thing but with bluetooth

 

[ilcaveman]

I have the Hornady, it's kind of a pain to use. I would buy something different next time.

 

[Caleb]

I have the Hornady, it's kind of a pain to use. I would buy something different next time.

What's your complaints about the Hornady?

 

[76Too]

Another vote for the RCBS...it’s a MAJOR time saver for working up loads.

 

[Bill2905]

I use the RCBS Charge Master Lite. It's easy to use and has given me good service. Just be sure to let it warm up 15-20 minutes after powering it on before calibrating and using it.

 

[Caleb]

I use the RCBS Charge Master Lite. It's easy to use and has given me good service. Just be sure to let it warm up 15-20 minutes after powering it on before calibrating and using it.

Even when used inside the house?

 

[Bill2905]

Even when used inside the house?

"Warming up" is my term for it. The manual instructs you to power it on, place one of the supplied 50 gram weights on the scale and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before calibrating it. If you watch it, the scale display will slowly drift for about 15 minutes before stabilizing.

 

[Caleb]

"Warming up" is my term for it. The manual instructs you to power it on, place one of the supplied 50 gram weights on the scale and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before calibrating it. If you watch it, the scale display will slowly drift for about 15 minutes before stabilizing.

That's kinda weird

 

[Bill2905]

That's kinda weird

Many electronic scales will require some stabilization time once powered on. They all have their pros/cons and idiosyncrasies. It's good that you are seeking opinions so you can sort through that stuff before you plunk down your hard earned money on one.

 

[gmcttr]

That's kinda weird

Many electronic scales will require some stabilization time once powered on...

^^^ This. Powering up digital scales well ahead of using them is fairly standard practice.

 

[ilcaveman]

The Hornady overcharges about 50% of the time. There are setting's to stop this, they are a pain to set. The setting's are lost when you unplug the scale.

 

[Caleb]

Many electronic scales will require some stabilization time once powered on. They all have their pros/cons and idiosyncrasies. It's good that you are seeking opinions so you can sort through that stuff before you plunk down your hard earned money on one.

Definitely a fair bit of money at play, so far, the RCBS chargemaster lite/link is seeming like a good deal....One quirk about the hornady that I've noticed is the display always shows the round count. That would bug me, I rather see the current weight then how many rounds I've measured out

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

I've had pretty good luck with a Lyman Gen6. Purchased it from Brownells on sale specifically due to Brownells 100% warranty. Had to use the warranty on the first unit but second unit has been working for about 5 years. Haven't used it much during last two years though. Its all about the warranty on something like this. YMMV.