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Reloading Equipment Question - RCBS Chargemaster 1500
Posted on 4/21/13 at 9:47 pm
Posted on 4/21/13 at 9:47 pm
Any OB reloaders use this? I know it's a bit pricey but everything I've read looks good. As a new reloader the powder weighing and measuring component is definitely the most intimidating aspect of the process. Let's hear it before I drop $300 on this thing.....
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Posted on 4/21/13 at 9:49 pm to Judge Smails
Seems awfully steep in price
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:02 pm to Uncle JackD
I prefer mechanical scales over digital. A RCBS 505 is what I use, repeatable and easy zero. What reloader are you using?
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:13 pm to Judge Smails
If you're precisely measuring charge weights for rifle powders, yes. But for pistol rounds it is not necessary. Your charge doesn't need to be nearly THAT accurate to the 100th or 1000th of a grain. They won't feel or shoot much differently. A small discrepancy in charge weight has a much greater effect in rifle loads.
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:16 pm to Judge Smails
I am looking at a RCBS Rockchucker or something along those lines. Midway has them listed for around $320. All you need is powder, primers, and bullets. Good luck finding them though. Oh, and case holders.
Bap, is this a good beginners kit?
Bap, is this a good beginners kit?
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:18 pm to H.M. Murdock
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mechanical scales
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:19 pm to bapple
Guys I'm just trying not to blow myself up. Using he chargemaster appears to be a fairly idiot proof process. I'm only reloading pistol rounds at this time but I do own a Weatherby rifle so I'd like to reload for it as well.
Eta - Bap I sent you an email about this prior to starting the thread. the kit I talked to you about a month ago didn't come with a scale so at a minimum I'm in the market for one of those.
Eta - Bap I sent you an email about this prior to starting the thread.
the kit I talked to you about a month ago didn't come with a scale so at a minimum I'm in the market for one of those. This post was edited on 4/21/13 at 10:23 pm
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:20 pm to H.M. Murdock
Lyman single stage press
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:22 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
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Bap, is this a good beginners kit?
If you're just looking for a basic single stage press, the Rock Chucker is just fine. Know that you will be limited in your production speed. I can do a couple hundred per hour with clean, deprimed, and expanded pistol cases. I do all of my case prep with dirty cases so that after they're clean, they're ready to roll.
If you want to reload for speed, getting a progressive press off the bat would probably be the best. The only reason I use a single stage is because my dad has one and I was able to hop into reloading for cheap. I'll have a progressive setup once I have some more cash.
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:24 pm to bapple
See my edit in my previous post.
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:27 pm to bapple
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If you want to reload for speed, getting a progressive press off the bat would probably be the best.
I don't ever plan on reloading pistol rounds, I think. I have several rifles that I want to start loading and that's why I picked a single stage. Slow, exact, detail oriented. I am much more concerned about my rifle accuracy than mass produced pistil rounds.
Thread hijack over, for now.
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:29 pm to Judge Smails
I use a progressive reloader, if you are using a single stage it may be beneficial to use that scale. Many folks, especially the older guys like mechanical scales...personal preference.
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:31 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
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I don't ever plan on reloading pistol rounds, I think. I have several rifles that I want to start loading and that's why I picked a single stage. Slow, exact, detail oriented. I am much more concerned about my rifle accuracy than mass produced pistil rounds.
My dad is the exact same way. He has different loads for his rifles and does not accept any loads that don't shoot under 1MOA. It's really rewarding once you find the perfect bullet/powder combination.
The easiest to load are various 30 caliber bores since there are so many bullets available. For example I loaded a 165gr round in 30-06 that my brother used to take a nice whitetail this past fall. After testing 8 different combos, once I got this group, I knew it was the right load.
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:40 pm to H.M. Murdock
You mean from a speed standpoint, meaning making up time?
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:46 pm to bapple
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shoot under 1MOA
All my rifles are already there, except my 300BLK. I cant shoot it enough to find the right load due to prices and not reloading yet.
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30 caliber bores
Funny you should mention that. Here are the rifles that Ill be reloading, see if you see a pattern: 308, 30-06, 300WSM, 300BLK. Also, Ill be loading 50 Beowulf for my FIL too.
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:48 pm to Judge Smails
I use one, i hated pouring a charge and the trickling to get it right on a mechanical scale. Was the worst part about reloading for me.
chargemaster fixed that.
chargemaster fixed that.
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:49 pm to kengel2
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chargemaster fixed that.
Why do they have such terrible reviews on Midway?
At least I think it does.. Going to check now.
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:50 pm to kengel2
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chargemaster fixed that.
Why do they have such terrible reviews on Midway?
At least I think it does.. Going to check now.
ETA: I was completely wrong.
Posted on 4/21/13 at 10:55 pm to kengel2
So you'd buy one again? You don't dislike the purchase?
Posted on 4/21/13 at 11:02 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
ok here is my .02
1 learn how to weigh the charge with a non digital scale it will help you get a visual understanding of different weights for different powders and how that may effect case capacity.
2 get whatever press you want, progressives are ok because you can use them like a single stage press, just do one cartridge at a time.(however I am not into auto indexing)
3 weigh each charge until you get comfortable
4 I agree with Bap as well chargemasters are for rifle loads and for the money you can get a legit standard scale and another great digital scale.
Have fun its a great hobby, or whatever you want to call it, I cast boolits all day today after scoring 400lbs of lead
1 learn how to weigh the charge with a non digital scale it will help you get a visual understanding of different weights for different powders and how that may effect case capacity.
2 get whatever press you want, progressives are ok because you can use them like a single stage press, just do one cartridge at a time.(however I am not into auto indexing)
3 weigh each charge until you get comfortable
4 I agree with Bap as well chargemasters are for rifle loads and for the money you can get a legit standard scale and another great digital scale.
Have fun its a great hobby, or whatever you want to call it, I cast boolits all day today after scoring 400lbs of lead
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