RCBS Chargemaster 1500 Combo

[Indyfishyak]

So I just received my first RCBS Charge master and loaded some .308 and I am blown away. I have been reloading for three years and it is the best $270 I have spent on reloading equipment. Accurate and easy to use. I would suggest looking on Amazon if you think you may want one as they seem to have the best price I have seen. Thanks to the guys at profire I skipped the hornady system with much satisfaction.

 

[oldpink]

Nice score getting it at that price.
I don't have one, but I have the PACT version, and it makes reloading, especially with my .30-06 and IMR 4831, a total joy.
These systems come in particularly handy for extruded powders that don't work well at all through conventional powder measures.
As a nice bonus, both the scale and dispenser are made in USA, a real rarity today.
Out of curiosity, is your RCBS unit also made in USA?

 

[MCgrease08]

Thanks to the guys at profire I skipped the hornady system with much satisfaction.

What was it about the Hornady you/they didn't like? I've been looking at the LnL single stage.

ETA. Just realized you are referring to the powder measure, not press

 

[Sniper 79]

Same here. I got mine on sale with RCBS rebate and paid with my Cabela's points. Stole it!

Nice addition to the bench. Use it all the time when working up loads and doing small batches of precision rifle. Would recommend.

 

[Indyfishyak]

Not sure what exactly sure what they didn't like about the hornady but they said it is worth the extra and $100 isn't enough to sweat over. I will have to check on the country that it was made in.

Wow that is great about the cabelas points! Love it when you get free stuff for buying other stuff.

 

[CCC]

I bought a Chargemaster 1500 new in 2006. The dispenser started acting up and finally quit working. I still use the digital scale though.

 

[trailrider]

I love the chargemaster! Good price. I don't mass produce ammo. Only precision rifle. Small batches. Wouldn't want to reload without it.

 

[Indyfishyak]

If the scale still works you can buy the powder dispenser seperately

 

[CCC]

If the scale still works you can buy the powder dispenser seperately

I considered that. I ended up powering the dispenser motor so that it works like an electric powder trickler.
Basically, I have knob that varies the speed of the dispenser.

I do not use it often.

 

[shibumiseeker]

I liked it so much I bought a second...