RCBS Chargemaster Combo

[Adventurer 2]

I’ve finally bought the Combo - weighing powder has always been my least favorite (slowest) part of reloading.
Any tips on this dream machine?
I feel like I got a great deal -Cabelas has the combo on sale at $299 and there is also a $100 mail in rebate through November. http://www.cabelas.com/style/215502.uts

 

[hounddawg]

There are a number of good mods to be had, 2 are free. Go to Youtube and there are a ton of videos on the soda straw hack and the reprogramming of the 750 combo. Some also recommend that you put a ferrite noise suppressor on the power line to reduce EMI and RFI. Those can be found at Amazon or radio Shack for less than 5 bucks. I love my Chargemaster, it's the best thing ever for rifle loading

 

[RC20]

I would encourage people to look at the RCBS mini and the Lyman Mini.

They cost less and the Lyman while it has some functional issue (needs a stylus pen) and I would like more push buttons, works very nicely for me and no regrets I got it.

 

[DPI7800]

Thanks for posting the link. I’ve been wanting a second one of these to speed up my production time.

 

[jmorris]

I have a couple but don’t like the self zero “feature” they have but if you have a powder that doesn’t meter well from a measure they work good.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JmxBSOOL7Ks

If I am looking for something with more repeatable resolution, my beam scale, photo switch, trickler drive is better. Even if it doesn’t look as cool.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nA0_KDjbBGQ


FWIW none of the “tunes” that change parameters worked better than the factory settings on mine.

 

[cw308]

Great deal , I bought mine 14 years ago for $ 300. I'm still using it. I'm using IMR 4064 not the easiest powder to meter , works just great in the 1500. One of the best . Good luck with your new toy.