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Digital Powder Dispenser Scale question. #207463 07/16/2020 6:34 PM
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Hello All,

I have been reloading rifle and pistol cartridges now for a while using a Hornady balance scale and am considering getting one of the Automatic Powder scales. Youtube videos are helpful but thought I would post an inquiry here and try to get some real hands on feedback. I am thinking about the Lyman Gen 6 Powder measure.

Any replies would be appreciated.


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Re: Digital Powder Dispenser Scale question. [Re: Buckshotharris] #207464 07/16/2020 6:49 PM
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I have been very happy with my ChargeMaster Lite. It was only about $250 at Cabelas and I have been using it for over a year now and no complaints. Just my 2 cents


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Re: Digital Powder Dispenser Scale question. [Re: adbhowler] #207468 07/16/2020 9:34 PM
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Ive always used rcbs 502 scale, lee scoops, and trickle to balance. Ive been thinking about a rcbs chargemaster lite a lot recently.


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Re: Digital Powder Dispenser Scale question. [Re: KYODE] #207470 07/17/2020 2:03 AM
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I have a Chargemaster and I really like it now, not so much before I modified it. There?s a guy on the Texas Hunting Forum that sells an insert turned from brass that slips into the tube that dispenses the powder. Before the modification it was always a little off, but now it?s on the money. I still weigh each hunting load because I?m anal that way, but crank out practice loads as fast as I can handle the cases.

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Re: Digital Powder Dispenser Scale question. [Re: Drycreek3189] #207471 07/17/2020 2:08 AM
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Thanks for the feedback. I just ordered the Lyman Gen 6 from Midway. I appreciate everyone's feedback. Will post how it works out. Happy Shooting!


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Re: Digital Powder Dispenser Scale question. [Re: Buckshotharris] #207472 07/17/2020 1:22 PM
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It should work out fine. I doubt there is much difference in brands. I have used an RCBS Chargemaster for years for all of my reloading. I use the auto mode and as my powder is dropping I seat the bullet on the previous round.

Re: Digital Powder Dispenser Scale question. [Re: ruger4570] #207473 07/17/2020 2:33 PM
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I use the Lyman Gen 6, I think you will like it.


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Re: Digital Powder Dispenser Scale question. [Re: longhunter] #207475 07/17/2020 8:59 PM
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I also use a Lyman Gen 6. No problems. Easy to use. My backup is a Pact I've had for 22 years. Still works fine.

Re: Digital Powder Dispenser Scale question. [Re: wvhitman] #207476 07/17/2020 11:54 PM
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Chargemaster is what I use the most


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Re: Digital Powder Dispenser Scale question. [Re: Ernie] #207535 07/24/2020 8:31 PM
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Got my Lyman Gen 6 but now its too hot to use it. I hate Summer in the South! Nice winters though!


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