The Charge Master is worth every penny !

I'm finally building up my reloading kit. I grew up reloading using my dad's stuff and he's had the chargemaster seemingly forever and it makes things so much quicker and easier on medium sized batch builds

I've reloaded for 30+ years and just in the last 5 years have been using a chronograph. Its honestly the one item that I would start with.

My packages are arriving while I am on the road working. Can’t wait to get home! Went with RCBS Summit and Chargemaster along with the RCBS Universal brass station. These videos really helped me choose pieces instead of getting some kit I would have hated. Better to cry now. Retirement is going to be a blast!

I have all except the Scale and feel they were all money well spent and made reloading more enjoyable -all worth the money!

You have me wanting some new reloading equipment! Thanks for the videos!

I love my Giraud tool. It was my first big upgrade for reloading, and I bought dies for using it on several calibers. It saves huge amounts of time.

Few tips, I've got my lab scale from a lab closing down, measure to the kernel for $150. World Finest Trimmer on a drill press same results/time a lot cheaper. Finally, Labradar all the way, I literally used all options in the market, and nothing compares to it, for example Magnetospeed on a tapered barrel or 338LM with a big brake is always a challenge, and there is the changing of point of impact.

@raining1975

4 жыл бұрын

cccssscccsss2 , worlds finest trimmer does not deburr and chamfer. Is your scale MFR or strain gauge? What is the linearity of your scale?

@cs_yt

4 жыл бұрын

@@raining1975 That's correct, but it cuts so clean that I only deburr/chamfer for high precision loads, for plink 223 I just trim.The "balance" is a discontinued Ohaus, linearity is +-0.0002g.

@Prometheuss.cannabis.corner

4 жыл бұрын

Check out the Tri way it trims chafers and deburs for a fraction made by the same company. Chuck it in a harbor frate drill press and its awsome.

@mr.horseshoe2301

Жыл бұрын

Is Labradar really that much better than a $100 chronograph? Those things are almost $700 now.

@cs_yt

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.horseshoe2301 You can make precise reloads with any of the other chronographs, I did, but at the same time, I don't have to worry losing a reading which can be a hassle and cost money. So, it is all a balance act.

Yeah, you can really get into a rabbit hole, but damn they're nice to have.... 1 - Sassy Brass annealer w/Dillon casefeed adapter 2 - RCBS Chargemaster 3 - O'Haus precision balance 4 - RT1500 trimmer for the 650 5 - LabRadar

Good video. I love my AMP. I've had it for about 4 years. Like you, I anneal after every load/fire cycle. It's so easy and fast , why wouldn't I? Only takes me about 4 seconds per case. It takes me longer to find the correct pilot because I have about 20 of them. I will never buy a magnetospeed. When I go to my gunrange, I might bring up to half a dozen guns. No way I'm switching it back and forth that much. And I test for accuracy at the same time so I don't want something hanging off my muzzle. I have a Labradar, Oehler 35P and a Caldwell. Use all three, depending on the application.

Heck, i bought my Chrono for airsoft and archery. Very important to have for guns.

Bryan Litz did a test on Annealing and if it helps your S.D. He found it had no effect on that. Giving you more reloads is a fact tho. Just a little information on annealing and S.D.

@njgrplr2007

4 жыл бұрын

We know that brass hardens after being worked repeatedly over time. We know that case neck hardness undoubtedly plays a role in setting neck tension. And we know that neck tension directly affects muzzle velocity and SDs. You might not see a difference between newly annealed brass and brass that's been fired/resized 2-3 times, but the difference becomes more noticeable as the brass gets worked and becomes harder. "Harder brass gives more (neck tension) and softer gives less." You can tell when it's time to anneal. The bullets start loading difficult into the case and start popping into the case instead of sliding into the case neck smoothly. A good rule of thumb for most reloaders is to to anneal after 3-4 loadings. However, most bench rest and top PRC shooters anneal after every firing.

@josephhomen

4 жыл бұрын

I’d like to add to your comment that Brian Lits test included cases that were fired 10 times without any healing that had A sD of 3fps

@josephhomen

4 жыл бұрын

Annealing

@njgrplr2007

4 жыл бұрын

@@josephhomen I have read some on Litz's annealing tests. It seems his tests were limited to .223 and .308 Lapua brass. He even cautioned that more tests need to be done with other cartridges, load pressures and brass types before any sweeping conclusions are drawn. Nonetheless, it is incorrect to say that he found no difference between Lapua brass that was and wasn't annealed. Litz actually found there was a slight improvement after annealing (7.5 to 6.9 SD). Most people know that Lapua is among the thickest and highest quality brass out there. It also ships annealed. I have some Lapua brass for my 6.5 Creedmoor brass that I've loaded over ten times and still haven't had to trim. That should tell you all you need to know about how lightly that brass has been worked. On the other hand, I have Nosler brass for my .300 Win Mag and Weatherby brass for my .300 Wby Mag that needs to be trimmed after 2 successive firings. Obviously, that brass is being worked a lot more. In any event, I suspect we will find that the load pressure, shoulder contour and brass quality will be important factors to consider.

I made qd holders for each gun. That way I can mount my magnetospeed sporter just as fast. Easy to to make from 1" square tubing. Sporter fits snug in a trimmed u channel.

I think the Lyman case prep xpress deserves a honorable mention.

I splurged on the Chargemaster about 7 yrs ago, haven't regretted that move. I splurged on an Annealeeze this year, couldn't justify the induction style ones at their price level, have to use a heck of a pile of brass for that. Picked up a Hornady case prep/trimmer center last year. Second choice would be a Henderson precision unit, but they add up as well with the add-on cutter heads. Over the last 4-5 yrs I've acquired the stuff from 21st Century for neck turning, including the lathe setup. Din't really NEED any of it, but, it sure goes a lot faster with the Hornady center than it did before, and the Chargemaster is for when I don't want to use the beam scale, and there is a limit on what I'll use it for, after that I use ball powder and a thrower where possible. I like the fact the Magnetospeed is not light reliant, I've had a few times at the range even with my Oehler, that it acted up, which is frustrating when you wanted to do a quick check on a powder and what it is doing, not nearly as bad as a Chrony though. And the Magnetospeed is convenient if you are at a busy range. BUt, to me a chrono is indispensible for working up powder/bullet combos and checking speed vs pressure limits.The AutotricklerV3 would be nice, but, not absolutely convinced it is worth the investment., maybe, if the Chargemaster dies. I think now that RCBS came out with the Matchmaster, we'll perhaps see the price on some of the upper end scales come down a hair, may take a bit of time yet though. I think the market is there for them now.

@BoltActionReloading

4 жыл бұрын

The match master at $900 seems oddly priced IMO. I haven't seen one in person but between the autotrickler for almost the same price and likely far quicker, I don't see RCBS justifying the cost, but who knows.

@davecollins2097

4 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionReloading Ya, wondering if the QC is there on the RCBS, it will take a while to be recognized, or not. The 120 scale has a track record, Autotrickler is speedy, and for pretty much the same loot, seems to be the way to go. Maybe we're just too skeptical...or just too poor.

Chronograph is a necessity.

Neck turning and concentricity gauge guide next? :P

@BoltActionReloading

4 жыл бұрын

I have neck turning videos, but I may do something about evaluating reloads sometime.

Where can I get the fx120i for $500? Another great video man. I know your from Ohio. Have you ever shot any of the shoots at rayners? I shot just about every long range rifle shoot they have, at least one of the days they are held each month. 👍👍

@BoltActionReloading

4 жыл бұрын

Check out Adam's listings for distributors. Just google autotrickler. You might have to enter a coupon code but it will be under $500.

Asking for your advise. Stuck at trying to decide on what to get first or what’s more important than the other. Trying to figure out what’s more better to get first between the two which is a magnetospeed or anealeaz. But eventually I’ll have both.

@BoltActionReloading

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nelly, I would pick the magnetospeed hands down. Just me though. Good Luck!

AMP is definitely great, but at a fraction salt bath annealing can accomplish the task. Check my channel for info, including two long term studies. For example, I was able to get 16 reloads from a 224 Valkyrie case.

@BoltActionReloading

4 жыл бұрын

I dont hate on the salt bath at all, in fact it may be better for case lots that have a variation in neck thickness. If I had to wait for it to warm up everytime though I would never do it. Just my situation though.

@cshootercshooter

4 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionReloading I understand, if I have an AMP I wouldn't give a 2nd thought on SBA, but not everyone can afford one. If you like contact me and I'll send you one of my kits for free, as a thank you for all the knowledge you share. if you are curious, search cshootersolutions at etsy.com.

"Yeah, honey I'm gonna buy some 'extravagant' reloading tools." What?!

@BoltActionReloading

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't want people to think they can't possibly reload without them. They sure make things faster though.

@njgrplr2007

4 жыл бұрын

@@BoltActionReloading I gotcha. I'm gonna tell my wife they're "advanced tools," which will enable me to spend more time with her.

@carlcochrane2030

3 жыл бұрын

Heh, my wife helps me reload. She loves priming with a rcbs bench primer. Bought a charge master lite as my first powder throw after using a friends manual one when I was getting started. Best purchase ever.

A chronograph (of any type or price point) is MUST have tool, unless you've a pressure trace type system also, to know exactly, what pressure your loads are at?! DON'T BLOW YOUR FACE OFF

@duckslayer11000

4 жыл бұрын

You don't need a chronograph to find pressure signs lol

@jassonco

4 жыл бұрын

@@duckslayer11000 When you've found pressure signs, you're already, most likely, over pressure. That doesn't mean dangerous pressures, for that particular firearm, but you're there.