Comparing powder measure performance: Redding #3 vs RCBS Uniflow

[@livincincy4498]

I never could wrap my head around Redding. For handgun loading a could not understand how it would make any difference down range. For precision Rifle you are going to trickle anyway. So I could not see any advantage. For some it is collecting the best equipment. So by choosing Redding they feel they have done just that. This is fine. The one that kinda amazed everyone is the new Lyman thrower. By new I mean current. They seem to be a strong contender in hand throwing charges. Near the end of this video you commented about how it feels. Oddly this is probably worth the $$$. Our personal feel can make a difference over the many years you will use a powder measure. Your RCBS thrower museum pieces are a testament to how good they are. The value is strong. Their designs always seemed to work.

[@viejo2a]

Hiya, ‘Cincy! Good to hear from you as always. Thanks for watching. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@ocean374]

Morning Walter great comparison they both did great thanks for sharing

[@viejo2a]

Thanks for watching, Ocean. Yes..I really didn’t see much, if any difference, with that particular powder. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@hillbillyscholar8126]

A friend of mine used to have a Palma Team member in his orbit and according to this fellow weighed charges are a waste of time if you have a quality powder measure. He loaded is ammunition by volume and was a better rifle shot than most of us will ever be. Many Light and Heavy class benchrest shooters load by volume as well. It's interesting to hear the opinions of these master level marksmen. Thanks for sharing Viejo! 🙏❤👍

[@viejo2a]

Hi, Scholar. Thanks so much for that. Of course, not all powders meter the same. Some of the fluffier ones tend to throw less consistently, but we have ways to deal with those. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@Colt1927AC]

Thanks for the review. I've never tried the Redding, having a RCBS Uniflow with both roters, and 2 Hornady, 1 for rifle and 1 for handgun for the LnL AP. I put baffles and micrometer adjustments. All have worked extremely well and accurate.

[@viejo2a]

@@Colt1927ACHi Colt. I like the micrometers. I had one on my Hornady as well, but I just gave that one away. It was every bit as good as either of these two. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@curtislong1987]

A few years ago, I thought about changing over from rcbs to redding. I decided against it after much consideration. You confirmed my suspicion on this topic today. Good job Walter 👍

[@viejo2a]

Hi Curtis. Thanks for watching! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@lawrencehudson9939]

I bought a Redding #3 on the recommendation of some high-power shooters I knew, that was back in 1970 and it is still my go-to powder measure while also owning an RCBS, Hollywood, Lachmiller and Hornady measures.

[@viejo2a]

Hi Lawrence. Thanks for stopping by! I have a couple of more videos involving this comparison coming up! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@thorsaxe5881]

Good Morning Walter, Nice way to have coffee this morning. I don't want to cast negativity, however there is much to evaluate and consider when it comes to performance accuracy. and those factors are what I call consistency of randomness, and it has Zero to do with the conquest of throwing "Perfect" measured powder throws. I believe that people chase the idea of perfecting their loading of ammunition, thinking if I made it perfect, my marksmanship accuracy will be perfect (Same thing with firearms) If I buy perfection, perfection in my shooting will come. I once shot against and dude that loaded all his loadings for Bullseye pistol on a Lee Progressive 1000. he was master class and shot over 2.600 out of 2.700 every time. all with a lee sliding disc power measure. I tested a a Lee Pro 1000 against loading on my 550B, accuracy was the same between the two (Even out to fifty yards) they shot less than an inch an a half all out of a random rest and out shot Federal Gold Match 185 gr in group size. I believe that what we pay for is manufacturing craftmanship quality in the high end stuff, nice running presses and such. I have a Harrell powder measure, used it less than 10 times and it's been put away for over 20 years. I feel this was a great video and well done. peace - Dave

[@viejo2a]

Hiya, Dave. Thanks for stopping by! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@TheWalkWithAl]

Good morning Viejo having my morning coffee watching a good video it’s a beautiful day here in Kentucky 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@viejo2a]

Good morning! It’s fine to hear from you as always. I’m doing coffee and catching up with my youtube buddies as well! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@lens7859]

Its like you read my mind. Was going to add a new powder measure soon. This was a good video Walter !

[@viejo2a]

Hi, Len. Thanks for dropping by. There is more video to come with these two. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

Powder is such a finnicky thing, so many different things can affect how it drops. Good video my friend I personally only have the Lyman as far as off press for pistol always good to see how other brands work

[@viejo2a]

Hiya, Scotsman, I’ve heard good things about the Lyman, but have as yet to get my mitts on one. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@hercules1073]

I love about any cast iron drum measure having a steel rotor I've tried. I personally only use small drums (large is only useful for considerably long stick powders IMO) my favorite of all time is the RCBS uniflow measures, but never turn down old obsolete measures made in the same fashion as they work just as well! I have an old Herter's (Wells) that I use for flake powders and it's as accurate and reliable as the uniflow with like powders. I lost the plungers and springs to my Herter's taking it apart to clean it once, but it never hurt the accuracy of it. I Like the old Lyman 55 for certain things like long sticks or very large throws, but certainly not for pistol charges and I got rid of their replacement brass smith measure because it has an aluminum drum and steel rotor which I felt would wear too much over time at the cutoff point, but others seem to love it.

[@viejo2a]

I’m with you on the cast iron/steel combo that gives the measures some mass. They just seem more stable! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@DJPLAYNICE]

Batter up! I'm checking in late, but I'm glad to be here to catch up. 🤘🏼😎

[@viejo2a]

Rock on, D.J. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking time to comment. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@michaeldoe4805]

I am using the redding with pistol chamber to charge 1.5 grains of N310 for my 32 bullseye gun. The measure is mounted solidly to the edge of my bench and have a 30 pound bag of bullets sitting right next to it to absorb vibrations. Feels solid, nice thunks. I do single tap up and down, thow at least 30 charges before starting each session, have a baffle 1/3 way up and keep the powder level in a tight window while charging. With all these considerations, i am getting 1.50 and 1.52 charges. That is less than a half of a tenth. Verified by the FX120i scale... Any thower needs to be mounted solid, no visible movements, and nice feeling thunks for each pull. And of course a consistent method of operating the handle

[@viejo2a]

Hi Michael. That’s some great consistency! Thanks for watching and sharing your set up. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@TheDuffer426]

Great video, thanks for the comparison. I use the Hornady lock and load bench powder dispenser, the bodies where the drums slide in are very similar on the Redding and the RCBS to the Hornady`s. Like you , i mostly shoot revolvers, and stay between the minimum and maximum published charge weight to allow for a tenth or half a tenth fluctuation, and weigh every 5th to 10th case. Once again thanks for the video.

[@viejo2a]

Hi, Duffer. Had a Hornady unit for a long time. I just that one away but you’re right..they are right on par with the others. Thanks for stopping by! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@artdc6264]

Walter, Cleaned up an old reloading press a few years ago with Ballistol. It really removed the crud and made the crinkle paint look like new. Hope this helps! Thanks for the very detailed comparison of these two measures.

[@viejo2a]

Hiya, Art! Thanks! I’ll give it a try. As it turns out, I’ve got a series upcoming involving a very tired Dillon press that came my way. I’ll try the Ballistol treatment on the parts that won’t fit in my sonic cleaner! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@artdc6264]

@@viejo2a I'll look forward to your Dillon restoration series, Walter. Videos like that are always fun. Thanks for your reply.

[@HobbiesHobo]

Nice test, I always liked the RCBS measure but the type of loading I seem to do doesn't justify a powder throw of any kind. Very small test batches usually less than 5 Rds., it's easier to just dip and trickle.

[@viejo2a]

Great point, Mike. It’s not worth loading up a hopper and subsequently cleaning it for just a few rounds. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@jamespollard1670]

I didn't think you'd see much if any difference between the 2 measures . With my Hornady BR measure , one tap up and down is the most consistent. I've checked it many times. . The double taps make the throws less consistent. I call it the y tube double tap .

[@viejo2a]

Hi James. Thanks for stopping by. They roll pretty much the same with that powder. I have a couple more videos upcoming that compare them with other powder types. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@woodman8261]

I've had the uniflow for 20 yrs. I thought about the Redding,but why? The uniflow does everything I want.It does cut the longer kernels of powder,and thats where my Lee comes in handy. Great content,keep them coming.

[@viejo2a]

Hi, Woodman. Thanks so much for stopping by! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@ChrisFromThe740]

Great Comparison Video Walter

[@viejo2a]

Thanks, Chris. More to come with this. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@BamaDad]

I suspected they would be pretty close. I as you, got a great deal on my Redding 10x. I had been wanting one for a while. I previously had gotten an RCBS Chargemaster Link digital powder dispenser and have checked them all against a digital scale and against the 10/10 Balance. There is so little differentiation that I am comfortable using either. I can tell you one thing you never want to do. Don't disassemble the metering chamber! If you do get ready to send it back to Redding for reassembly! My 10x came with both chambers but the rifle chamber seemed to need cleaning. I wish I had known not to take that thing apart. I called Redding and asked them how to get it back together and they said start with a cardboard box and a mailing label to send it back to them! They were right!. They have a jig made to assemble them and you can practically not do it without it! They didn't charge me a penny and I had it back in about 10 days. Can't beat Redding customer service, they are great!

[@viejo2a]

Hi Bama. Thanks so much for the tip re: not disassembling the metering chamber! I won’t be trying that. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@michaeldunn150]

Wow! great video Walter.....Makes me wanting to go play with the Lee powder measure now....... lol!! I have setup the press and everything but haven't had time to actually do some reloading with it yet....

[@viejo2a]

Hi, Michael. Cool..let us know how the press works out! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@T.A.B.Videos]

Good stuff

[@viejo2a]

Thanks, T.A.B. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@williemoreno7801]

Morning Walter, Great Video as always. Yes,that is a #3 Redding. I got one 13 years ago when I started reloading and I’m very happy with it. But I always had a question about the RCBS. Now that you have these new ammo and gun tax’s When are you going to move to a free state? We have plenty of room for you down here in Texas.

[@viejo2a]

Hiya, Willie! Thanks fpr stopping by. I won’t be moving to Texas, but the political climate is getting rougher here by the minute! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@jamespugh]

Very cool walter. Test looks close to say either will do the job. I got a old cheapo lee TimS gave me I use it for 300blk mustly. Almost pick up a Hornady at the flemarket for 35 should grab it put didn't was looking for a scale . Lot other random die set but nothing I need. Know gun shop I post short on out that way load with powder in primmers.

[@viejo2a]

@@jamespugh Hi, James! Thanks, Amigo. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@JP1AO]

I wish my Hornady pistol measure had as nice of engravings as those two. I have to get a magnifier and a light to read it. I hate it, and will be changing it.

[@viejo2a]

Hi, JP. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you can resolve that issue easily! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@sixshootertexan]

👍🤠🇺🇲 Great video Viejo.

[@viejo2a]

Thanks, Six. More to come in this comparison. 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@tacticalrabbit308]

Sure thing Alvin 😂😂😂😂 when you put the video in speedy mode your voice changed

[@viejo2a]

Hahah. Yep. It was my best chipmunk impression! 😂 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@tacticalrabbit308]

Next time weigh the powder with one thrower and then put the return stuff into the other and once you have weighted all the powder in one thrower then do the same with the other and see how many throws you get compared to the other

[@ricktaylor5744]

Thank you Walter. Sorry for your tax increase, I will assume that the tax dollars will be used to defend the second amendment, and promote the shooting spots. Don't we wish.

[@viejo2a]

Hi Rick! Oh yes, I’m quite sure that money will be used to support our 2A rights here! 😂😂😂🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@cw2a]

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[@viejo2a]

Thanks, C-Dub! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸

[@walksfletcher]

Your handles are on backwards. Ya gotta stretch to move the handle, inconsistent. 🦶🪶🔫😁👍

[@viejo2a]

@@walksfletcherno they aren’t, no I don’t and no it isn’t. I prefer to dump on the down stroke. The drums on both are designed so that the user can mount the handles either way. I don’t have to stretch to operate the handle any more than when mounted the other way. The measure is no less consistent in this configuration. Thanks as always for checking in! 🤛🏻🔫🇺🇸