In a few short months the rcbs chargemaster has become the topselling digital dispenser on the market. Im dealing with 100gr and the last 5gr, 5% of the total charge, is gtg. What is the relationship between chargemaster and him coding. You dump a charge, and then trickle the last 12 1 grain until you are exactly on your desired charge weight. Oct 01, 2009 at this point you are in the programming menu.
It brings speed, accuracy, and convenience to the process of throwing powder charges. Whether you are an enthusiastic pilot demanding comprehensive charging data or an everyday sport racer looking. The new rcbs chargemaster lite packs unparalled powdermeasuring accuracy in a compact package. This modification changes the speed settings for dispensing and utilizes a long straw to fine tune your powder drops. Resetting parameters on rcbs chargemaster the high road. This is possible with a relatively simple reprogramming. Chargemaster combo with dispenser and scale 110v120v volt. Charge master combo instructions chargemaster 1500 a16300001a16301485 chargemaster 1500 a16220967a16221186 chargemaster lite electronic scale rangemaster instructions m500 mechanical scale m mechanical scale micropro electronic scale instructions model 1010 scale instructions model 502 scale instructions model 505 scale instructions. One thing that comes up in forum discussions is the time to fully dispense a charge of powder. Had a play with it the other day and something seems a miss after programming the load, pressing dispense it will run full speed most of the way, then slows close to the load and then stops and is supposed to trickle to the actual load. Reloading is a complex craft thats intimidating to many shooters, but the payoff is huge.
The rcbs chargemaster lite is a compact electronic scale with an integrated powder dispenser. Using a stop watch, i threw 12 powder charges and recorded the times. I just had to find a 9 volt dc power supply that would run on my automotive battery. If you own an rcbs chargemaster 1500 electronic powder scaledispenser, or are thinking about purchasing one, here are a few tips that. If you disagree, tell us we want to do something about it. Just got in a rcbs chargemaster 1500 from natchez shooting supplies.
You can alter the programming settings to speed up powder dispensing dramatically. Nov 27, 2012 reloading tips reprogram your rcbs chargemaster 1500, straw modification. Rcbs chargemaster 1500 problem nz hunting and shooting. May 31, 2014 if someone has the hornady or lyman dispenser and would like one of these, get me the internal dimension of the stem and i will make you one up free of charge to try out. By reprogramming the chargemaster, youll cut your charge times in half, or more. Rcbs combo 110vac chargemaster with rcbs rock chucker. The rcbs chargemaster 1500 electronic powder scale and dispenser is the most popular product of its kind on the market. I have found that unique will be over weight sometimes if my rcbs chargemaster 1500 rushes on a smaller charge.
If you own an rcbs chargemaster 1500 electronic powder scaledispenser, or are thinking about purchasing one, here are a few tips that can cut your loading times and eliminate some petty annoyances. Up to then i have not taken much notice of my own scale, but he informed me that his scale was charging extremely slow. The rcbs chargemaster lite powder scale and dispenser is a great asset for. The first 3 settings are the ones you need to concern yourself with. By reprogramming the chargemaster, youll cut your charge times in. The setting changes the amount of grains under your desired charge weight where the unit will switch speeds. Reprogramming the factory defaults to optimize for speed and accuracy. Discussion in reloading forum all calibers started by gspv, feb 10, 2010. The rcbs chargemaster combo takes the accurate chargemaster scale and charge master dispenser and combines them into one unit. Most people using the rcbs chargemaster digital powder dispenser have been very happy with the unit.
We show you what settings to change on your rcbs chargemaster 1500 to speed it up. However, after the initial release of the chargemaster 1500, rcbs tweaked the software a bit to achieve more consistent chargethrows. A key responsibility of the chargemaster coordinator is to understand the scope and process for him coding of accounts and how they utilize the chargemaster information in their abstract system. The charge master is not affected by running the air conditioner, so you can be comfortable even when reloading in 98 heat.
The rcbs chargemaster combo with dispenser and scale is designed to ensure you have the exact powder measurement for your cartridges each time you dispense. Programming the rcbs chargemaster improve your rcbs charegemaster scale a while ago the friend of mine phoned me regarding his rcbs chargemaster combo scale. I have just the opposite problem, i would like the finished charge to drop slower. They mostly revolve around making the rcbs chargemaster 1500 combo units faster programming mods and drop powder more consistently straw mod. With the bluetooth communication, the chargemaster can display your chargers chargingdischarging data. My first powder scale was a secondhand rcbs 1010 beam scale. To program and save presets in windows 10, you must run this software as administrator. Thats one freebie for a lyman user and one freebie for a hornady user. I timed mine and found that mine was running a lot faster then his. Jun 14, 2016 following the rcbs directions, i calibrated the charger and zeroed the scale.
Re programming the factory defaults to optimize for speed and accuracy. If you own an rcbs chargemaster 1500 electronic powder. Jan 09, 2009 reprograming is fine when youre only dealing with 25gr charge weights because the last 5gr, which is 20% of your total weight is slowed. Rcbs chargemaster 1500 programming and straw mod youtube. Troubleshooting the rcbs charge master tech update for the rcbs chargemaster. It provides a solid platform for using my rcbs charge master when i reload at the range. Rcbs chargemaster lite powder dispenser 120240 vacusintl.
Speed up your rcbs 1500 chargemaster programming and. Rcbs chargemaster 1500 modifications bison tactical. There is no longer a need for timely calibration to the type of powder being used. The rcbs chargemaster 1500 electronic powder scale and dispenser is the. I filled the powder hopper with varget powder and punched in a 45. Feb 19, 20 february 19th, 20 more rcbs chargemaster optimization tips. For example if i am going for 100 grains out of 10 mine might throw 5 or 6 at 100 and the other 4 might be off by. More rcbs chargemaster optimization tips daily bulletin. Reloading tips reprogram your rcbs chargemaster 1500, straw.
As delivered from the factory, i decided to check my chargemaster to see how it did. Hsp settings are basically different speeds for different stages of the powder throw. Some owners have wanted to speed up their chargemaster. Here are my modifications for the rcbs chargemaster 1500 combo powder dispenser and scale. Not sure whether the hornady or lyman has the overthrow issue like the rcbs or not. Rcbs chargemaster parameters and how to speed it up. You can always go back to the default manual dispense method by.
The rcbs chargemaster lite packs unparalleled powdermeasuring accuracy in a compact package. Brass or aluminum reducing inserts for chargemaster. There are a lot of videos and posts about modifications to the rcbs chargemasters. Find great deals on ebay for rcbs chargemaster 1500 powder scale and dispenser combo. Locate the product you are needing an instruction manual for in the links below. Rcbs chargemaster accuracy test long range hunting forum. Lite versions of computer software, lite versions of smartphone apps and. Craneware professional services provides an implementation service for chargemaster toolkit that delivers a quick return on investment and ongoing benefits from using the software with expert consultation and effective business process design. Chargemaster maintenance process assessment, design and implementation. Like any scale, you control the accuracy of your rcbs chargemaster 1500 scale. Probably a dumb question but is this the charge that was thrown com the charge master with no corrections. Rcbs combo 110vac chargemaster with rcbs rock chucker supreme press.
In our original electronic powder dispenser comparison test, the chargemaster normally dispensed most kinds of powder faster than competitive units from lyman and pact. Chargemaster seamlessly integrates advancements in portable computing with the multifunction battery charger. Heres how you reprogram your chargemaster for maximum speed. Rcbs chargemaster combo 1967spud reloading supplies ltd. If done properly adjust parameter should scroll across the display followed by hsp 00015. The onepiece unit features an lcd touchscreen display that ensures accurate data input. This was extremely disturbing, as a charge in that range was pushing the limits of safety. The chargemaster 1500 scale and chargemaster dispenser together form an unmatched combination of speed and accuracy. Customer service 18005335000 us or canada or 5305335191. Description of the program s main utilities and features. Find great deals on ebay for rcbs chargemaster and rcbs chargemaster 1500. If you dont have an rcbs chargemaster combo, you probably need one. I measured the powder on my rcbs 1010 scale and found it to weigh 6.
How to optimize your rcbs chargemaster powder dispenser. Rcbs chargemaster 1500 digital powder scale dispenser combo. Really impressed with the service at rcbs and don leggs knowledge and enthusiasm for this particular product i thought it would be helpful to recap prior posts and add what i learned today the rcbs chargemaster has 4 speeds. Unboxing and overview if you reload ammunition for precision rifle applications, youre probably familiar with manually trickling powder. Chargemaster combo with dispenser and scale 110v120v volt by rcbs product overview midsouth is proud to offer the rcbs chargemaster combo with dispenser and scale 110v120v volt. With the higher charge weight you will need the last 5gr to run slower.