For loading hunting ammunition is there a big difference in the performance of these two powder throwers? I would like to have to weigh about 1 in 10 loads if possible. The price difference is significant especially if you get the Redding that throws for handguns and rifles! Right now I am using RL19 and RL22, and just getting back into reloading after a 15 year hiatus!

I have the rcbs chargemaster combo. noting cuts time faster. I trust it to reload my varmint ammo. I know its not cheep but I hate tricking in the last few grains of powder. time is money and time spent shooting!

I used an RCBS for a long time, until I bought a like new BR3 Redding at a gun show for a good price. Difference was like and day, the RCBS is now a backup.

With the BR3 do you need to trickle in the last few grains? Again, I am used to reloading for a handgun and used a Lee auto disk which worked fine for my purposes then.

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Originally posted by Jimmy P Coaltrain:
With the BR3 do you need to trickle in the last few grains? Again, I am used to reloading for a handgun and used a Lee auto disk which worked fine for my purposes then.

No, just adjust the measure for the desired charge and dump away. The BR3 is consistant and holds its adjustment very well. I weigh every 10th charge just to make sure the setting hasn't changed.

Using volume measurement:
Hard to bet the old trusty Lyman 55. Save your money. 55 is good for 0.1 grains repeatablity. Ball powder dispense better and are more uniform.

I have both and the BR3 is much easier to use. Once known, just dial in the setting on the micrometer and start throwing charges. In the FWIW department, I'm not throwing the old 55 out.

I've had a redding BR3 for years and love it. I use my scale to confirm max loads, but other than that all my load work is based on the settings of the BR measure.

I have no problem getting sub moa loads in my hunting rifles, and consider a quality powder thrower one of the best investments in reloading gear.