Harrels Powder Dump

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Signguy

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Hey guys,

On the Harrels Powder Dump, do you still need a powder trickler?
I was wondering how consistantly accurate it is.

Tim
 
That depends on what technique you use, and how consistent you are in operating the measure. On the other hand, coarse powders will always need to be trickled. What powder are you using? The main advantages of the Harrell measures are being able to screw on powder bottles, having a built in clamp, availability of an assortment of clear drop tubes of various IDs and lengths, and a very repeatable and easy to set adjustment system...oh and that they are well made and good looking.
 
For the bigger tube powders you need a trickler. For ball powder you don't. Using the short cut powder you will be able to get by without.

I sure like mine, best measure I've ever owned.
 
Boyd,

I have the Charge Master Combo that is giving me problems.
Although I have not been on the phone with thm yet I know there CS is great. I am looking for an alternative with less problems and no down time because it is not working.
I use a wide variety of powders.

Tim
 
If you use a trickler, why would the investment in a thrower be necessary?
 
I think that your experience with the Chargemaster is not typical. If you are going to trickle, it is not very important that you have a fancy measure, since you only need to throw slightly under the weight that you are looking for and then trickle the difference. Once RCBS has a chance to resolve your issue, I believe that your other setup will only serve as a backup, good to have but not often used (hopefully). Freinds who have Chargemasters are both very satisfied with them.
 
I too like the Chargemaster and have used it for a long time. I still plan on getting it fixed.
I just thought the Harrell, would give me something that does not have the electronics that would go bad, but I don't want something I am going to have to use a trickler with. That is what I like so much about the Chargemaster.
I understand the different powders and it all make sense. That is why I am here asking these questions.

Tim
 
alinwa said:
I don't understand this question. Are you saying Winchester 69 that you TRICKLE full charges????
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Nope. Was wondering why the PO would invest in a Harrell if he anticipated the need for a trickler.
 
Signguy said:
I too like the Chargemaster and have used it for a long time. I still plan on getting it fixed.
I just thought the Harrell, would give me something that does not have the electronics that would go bad, but I don't want something I am going to have to use a trickler with. That is what I like so much about the Chargemaster.
I understand the different powders and it all make sense. That is why I am here asking these questions.

Tim
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I like my old 1010 powder scales and along with my Harrell powder feel real complete. I don't have to worry about any stray fields to mess up the readings of electronics. I don't have to worry about a battery pack or electrical outlets. I know exactly what you mean. I just want simple and reliable, I don't need to worry about shipping anything back to the manufacture. Tried and proven good for decades with my 1010 scale and about a decade with my Harrell measure. Sometimes I don't need or want all the bells and whistles.

For the folks on here that think automation is the be all and end all in life, I have other feelings.

I have turned down and offer for a free Chargemaster, I just don't need the potential for added grief in my loading.
 
You know today I got out the old RCBS powder dump and the hand trickler.
I had some loads I wanted to get done this weekend. I set it all up and I would say 90% of the time the dump was right on.
Two different ball powders that work well, but I also used some H4895 and it worked pretty good too.
I guess I got spoiled with hitting a button and there is your laod, but this was not bad and maybe a little slower. I guess either way I got it done.

I am still making that phone call tomorrow and see if I can get anything done through RCBS.

Tim
 
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