Harrel's measure - which one?

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Selmerfan

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I'm saving for a Harrel's measure, but would like some assistance from those of you who have one. Based on my needs, I'm looking at either the Harrell's premium measure or the custom 90 measure. . I know there is a $65 difference in the two - is the premium worth it, or go with the less expensive custom 90? I'm shooting varmints and hunting and like high quality equipment that makes life easier. Thanks for the help!
 
I have a Premium model, have not seen a Custom 90 personally to tell the difference. From the catalog description it would appear some of the difference is cosmetic. The big advantage I would say is in the metering system; the Premium is six click and the Custom is only four. This would enable you to fine tune a load easier. I have made some mistakes buying, and then re-buying equipment, so for the price difference, I'd recomend the Premium. Why be disapointed later?
 
Have and use the "90" for the last nine years,,No problems,works very well......From the 222 - 3006
 
Go with the 90 and put the extra $65.00 into your wind flags! I have been using one of Harrel's less expensive models for the past 15 years and when I've shot badly it's never been the fault of the measure.
 
I use a custom 90, and have done well with it. I have used both and can say that the only diference is cosmetic, and a slight bit nicer feel. The Preimum is on bearing the custom 90 is not. They will all throw charges as accurate as each other.
 
I have one of the original (large capacity) that I use to throw large charges and for the small (PPC or BR), I use the Br model by Jerry Hensler. Both are excellent powder measures. James
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have one of the original (large capacity) that I use to throw large charges and for the small (PPC or BR), I use the Br model by Jerry Hensler. Both are excellent powder measures. James

James -- exactly what I use. How do you get the Hensler to throw 32+grains of 4198? Mine peaks out about 31.0 grains... I'd love to use it for the .30 BR, because, to respond to the original poster, my "original" large Harrell is sensitive to how full the bottle is. A buddy who bought a later & smaller model Harrell (the BR?), does not have this issue.

(In the interests of full disclosure, since my large charges are for competition, they're all weighed. Not on a Chargemaster.)
 
Charles, my Hensler will throw about 33.0 gr. of Re 15 or Varget. I shoot about 32.0 gr. of Re 15 in my Dasher, but I throw slightly low and trickle up to the exact weight on a scale. For short range (6 PPC) I throw directly from the measure (29.0-30.0 gr.). Good shooting....James
 
I have used the Premium and the Custom on a regular basis for the last 13 years+. Not interchangeably, but side by side. At least on my Custom there is one difference from the Premium. The Custom can ONLY be 4 clicks between full numbers. My Premium can be 4 or 6. That is why I use the Premium for the little cases and the Custom for the big ones. But they are both great measures.
 
Jerry, I use the IMR 4895 in the Dasher...along with RE 15 and Varget. The RE 15 has been the best for me. James
 
Charles, Either of my Harrel's can be sensitive also, to the amount of powder in the bottle, to a lesser or greater degree, depending on powder. I've only been shooting 3 yrs, but I've done several things that's eliminated the problem. First thing I did was to place a medium sized funnel in the bottle and keep it 1/2 to 2/3 full of powder. That helped a bit, but as the powder reached a certain level, the problem was back, just not as big a variation. Next, I added Hart's baffle, that's sold for the Harrel's measures. That made a bigger positive difference. I put one in a Redding measure also and it worked great there, too. Lastly, I did a little research, and found out who manufactured the pill bottles that Sinclair sells. I contacted them and found that the make bottles twice as large. Unfortunately, I think I had to buy 24 or 48. Can't remember, though I do have the receipt somewhere. They weren't cheep, but I no longer notice that issue of inconsistency in throws, and I don't have to fill the bottle as often. Cheers, Charles
 
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