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RCBS Chargemaster.
#2501578
06/07/18 04:30 PM
06/07/18 04:30 PM
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Posts: 18,019 North AL
AU338MAG
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Old Mossy Horns
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After rolling my own with a powder measure and balance beam scale for 35 years, I finally ordered a Chargemaster today. Brownells has a good price on them right now and decided to take the plunge. It may take a while before I can trust it.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2501738
06/07/18 08:05 PM
06/07/18 08:05 PM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,578 Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
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I love my Chargemaster. I got tired of the inconsistency of a beam scale.
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: N2TRKYS]
#2502035
06/08/18 08:26 AM
06/08/18 08:26 AM
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odocoileus
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I got tired of the inconsistency of a beam scale. Not trying to incite a riot, but please clarify this statement for me. What leads you to believe a mechanical beam scale to be inconsistent?
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: odocoileus]
#2502040
06/08/18 08:31 AM
06/08/18 08:31 AM
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N2TRKYS
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I got tired of the inconsistency of a beam scale. Not trying to incite a riot, but please clarify this statement for me. What leads you to believe a mechanical beam scale to be inconsistent? It doesn't measure the a check weight the same each time.
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: AU338MAG]
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06/08/18 09:09 AM
06/08/18 09:09 AM
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deadeye48
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Booner
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It took me a while to get used to the chargemaster. I just didn't trust it and I'd reweigh the load on a beam scale to be sure. once I built confidence in the electronics I learned to trust them that being said I still reweigh randomly for my own peace of mind
When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself The older I get the better I used to be
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: N2TRKYS]
#2502100
06/08/18 10:38 AM
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AU338MAG
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I love my Chargemaster. I got tired of the inconsistency of a beam scale. Your beam scale may be a POS. clean the knife and pivot points. I've used RCBS and Redding beam scales and never had an issue. I bought a Lyman digital scale a few years ago and it drove me crazy. Wouldn't stay zeroed, inconsistent readings, and it crapped out completely in less than a year. I have read mostly good reviews on the Chargemaster, and its why I decided to give digital scales another try since the price was right.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: odocoileus]
#2502102
06/08/18 10:39 AM
06/08/18 10:39 AM
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Then I'd believe something is going on with the scale. As crazy as it sounds, dust and dirt in the pivot points can do weird things on a scale. I am not trying to say an electronic scale is inaccurate or inconsistent, but it all depends on the precision of the scale. Most of the ones I have seen say +/- 0.1 grain. I have not done enough load development to translate this into consistency of loaded rounds, and I realize there are many other factors that contribute to it that make make it a moot point. I also realize that the "consistency" in a beam scale is solely subjective to my eye putting the the line to the same place each time.
All that aside, everyone I know that has a chargemaster says it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. If you get into an accuracy node, it seems like you have room for error in your powder charges. I believe this is why a lot of folks build consistent loads by using a powder thrower. This has just been my observation from my short time reloading. YMMV
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2502104
06/08/18 10:41 AM
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Posts: 14,578 Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
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I love my Chargemaster. I got tired of the inconsistency of a beam scale. Your beam scale may be a POS. clean the knife and pivot points. I've used RCBS and Redding beam scales and never had an issue. I bought a Lyman digital scale a few years ago and it drove me crazy. Wouldn't stay zeroed, inconsistent readings, and it crapped out completely in less than a year. I have read mostly good reviews on the Chargemaster, and its why I decided to give digital scales another try since the price was right. Mine is a RCBS beam scale. I can level is out, move the weights on it, then move them back and it won't return to zero. Not worth the inconsistency to me.
83% of all statistics are made up.
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2503021
06/09/18 12:08 PM
06/09/18 12:08 PM
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Wiley Coyote
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I really like my GemPro 250.
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2534515
07/22/18 01:15 PM
07/22/18 01:15 PM
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Fun4all
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Panhandle Precision this guy used the Chargemaster only. May want to see some of his other videos on long range shooting and checking zero on his scope/rifles. He is results driven for accuracy/consistency in hunting not just punching paper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5bvOyfZS40&t=1279s
"After all, it is not the killing that brings satisfaction; it is the contest of skill and cunning. The true hunter counts his achievement in proportion to the effort involved and the fairness of the sport." Dr. Saxton Pope
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: AU338MAG]
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07/23/18 11:12 AM
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Posts: 9,152 B'ham
Goatkiller
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I always check the first couple the Chargemaster throws on a separate simple electronic scale. They are cheap and easy. Just take it and pour it on the other scale to double check. The odds of both being wrong by the exact same would be essentially zero. No more risk than a beam scale in my mind and way easier.
But you also check with the provided weights on the chargemaster itself while setting it up, etc.
Not much risk here guys if you do it properly.
No government employees were harmed in the making of this mess.
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2535066
07/23/18 11:18 AM
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Goatkiller
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AU338MAG - get you a couple soda straws handy you need to just do that mod from the start. Cut off a couple inches and shove it in the tube where the powder comes out assuming they still have not done a factory enhancement on this. I'm not going to say "fix" because it ain't broke but the straw trick is necessary IMO just makes it throw way more accurately.
No government employees were harmed in the making of this mess.
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2535085
07/23/18 11:47 AM
07/23/18 11:47 AM
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AU338MAG
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Thanks GK. I will look into the straw mod. I have not used it yet just checked to see that the scales were calibrated with the check weights and verified a charge weighed on my Redding balance beam scale. Too damn hot for shooting now and I have plenty loaded right now.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2549897
08/11/18 08:31 PM
08/11/18 08:31 PM
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AU338MAG
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Well I finally got around to using the Chargemaster today. Loaded 50 rounds of 308 ammunition. Only thing I can say is, why in the cornbread hell did I not get one of these magnificent machines years ago.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2550454
08/12/18 06:28 PM
08/12/18 06:28 PM
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Posts: 10,053 Northport, Al.
BOFF
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Well I finally got around to using the Chargemaster today. Loaded 50 rounds of 308 ammunition. Only thing I can say is, why in the cornbread hell did I not get one of these magnificent machines years ago. Yep!! They are great to use! God Bless, David B.
Premium member #8925 Team Rack Addicts 2016 Aldeer Deer Champions
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2557123
08/20/18 08:33 PM
08/20/18 08:33 PM
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Posts: 38,489 N. Bama
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Boo Boo Head
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Only thing I'll ever use anymore
Quietly killing turkeys where youre not!!! My tank full of give a fraks been runnin on empty I'm the paterfamilias
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Re: RCBS Chargemaster.
[Re: AU338MAG]
#2640171
11/15/18 12:24 AM
11/15/18 12:24 AM
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Posts: 7,587 Hartselle, AL
trlrdrdave
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14 point
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Amazon has some good prices on the chargemaster lite right now if anybody is interested!
"In time of war, send me all the Alabamians you can get, but in time of peace, for Lord's sake, send them to somebody else." General Edward H. Plummer
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