Anyone have one of these? Just wondering if it is any good. I found a place in the US that has them on sale for $164, and it still sounds like a good deal even with shipping. Are they even available in Canada?
Thanks
Barry
Thanks
Barry
Smartreloader iSD Automatic Scale and Dispenser
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I have no experience with those units but I've read a lot of negative reviews about them (read JUNK).
For $35 more at that same US store, you can get the Hornady LNL Auto Powder Charge Manager. I have one of these and it works great! The only issue I've had with it is that you need to program it to slow down a little sooner to prevent over charges. Also, and this applies to any of these auto dispensers, you will get interference from any motors nearby such as furnace blower motors, freezers etc and I've heard some people have issues with fluorescent lights as well. The electronics on these things are very sensitive. The interference isn't harmful but it will cause the unit to throw an over charge. The Hornady and RCBS have a warning to tell you when an over charge is thrown.
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The RCBS unit is apparently really good but at nearly double the price of the Hornady. The green kool-aid guys will tell you it's the best thing since sliced bread. But when I was researching my purchase I came across quite a few reviews where they worked flawlessly until shortly after the warranty expired and then they bricked up and became green paper weights. Also, there's apparently some modification requiring a straw in the feeder tube to prevent constant over charges.
