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  1. 03-11-2014, 10:37 AM #1
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    what powder measure should I buy?

    Looking at a good quality powder measure for accurate consistent loads for long range shooting.
    Have seen a marked price difference between Hornady l 'n l and Lee Perfect.
    Is there any reason to buy the more expensive one?
    Are there any others that are better?
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  3. 03-11-2014, 10:41 AM #2
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    http://www.reloaders.co.nz/shop/Relo...re+System.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by blaserR8 View Post
    Lyman Gen 6 Compact Powder Measure System - Powder Handling - Reloading - Reloaders Supplies Ltd
    yeah nah
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    I still use a Lee 2.8cc scoop and finish by hand sprinking.

    Im going to buy a powder dropper just cant decide if the Lee one is good enough. Lee stuff is so hit and miss, its either great or crap.
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  7. 03-11-2014, 01:17 PM #6
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    That lyman sure looks nice....I feel a xmas prezzy coming on....
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    Quote Originally Posted by steven View Post
    I still use a Lee 2.8cc scoop and finish by hand sprinking.

    Im going to buy a powder dropper just cant decide if the Lee one is good enough. Lee stuff is so hit and miss, its either great or crap.
    Mine throws pretty damn consistently. I still weigh each round, Seldom have to add or remove powder
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    This one. Ouch $$ but awesome as.. Have never caught it out. Depends how much you do.
    I find I enjoy it more when doing heaps in one run ...

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    I just ordered the Lee for $49. I can't justify $500. The Lyman sure looks good though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blaserR8 View Post
    Lyman Gen 6 Compact Powder Measure System - Powder Handling - Reloading - Reloaders Supplies Ltd
    Ohhh one day!
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnino View Post
    I just ordered the Lee for $49. I can't justify $500. The Lyman sure looks good though.
    Let me know what you think of it. At that price I'd almost buy 3 and set up one each for the 3 loads/guns I do and never need to adjust it.
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  13. 03-11-2014, 02:54 PM #12
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    Will do. I'll use it combined with a powder trickler. It should be way faster than how I've been doing it.
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    As with most things you get what you pay for.

    Personally "good quality powder measure" and $49 does not compute.

    YMMV
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    I have two RCBS powder throwers set up on my bench, one for small cartridges and one for the larger, they both throw within +or- .1gn, good bits of gear I reckon.
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    I have the exact same setup they work extremly well for my needs.
    Velocity is thrilling,but diameter does the real killing.
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