RCBS matchmaster vs a&d fx120i w/ v3

[Shaun755]

Planning on dropping some coin on a new scale.. these 2 are pretty close to the same price.. has anyone used em both??.. pros or cons or whatever info I can get before I sell my first born and buy one .. switching from gempro250 so big upgrade

 

[Mk32784]

I have a FX120I with the v3 interested tagged because I am interested in hearing about some first world experince with the matchmaster.... the videos I've see look promising. But imho the fx120i is a better scale so I went that way.

 

[Shaun755]

I hear how good the fx120i is but no feedback on matchmaster... so just curious on my end

 

[Mk32784]

I hear how good the fx120i is but no feedback on matchmaster... so just curious on my end

My bet is in this community at least... most people just went with the fx setup since it's a known thing. And in the videos the MatchMaster didn't like "destroy" the v3 setup. So no one really has one....

 

[Shaun755]

My bet is in this community at least... most people just went with the fx setup since it's a known thing. And in the videos the MatchMaster didn't like "destroy" the v3 setup. So no one really has one....

That’s how I felt.. I didn’t see a wow factor for the price... seems there’s a reason soo many people went with fx

 

[LawnMM]

You should buy the fx120 on principal. People begged RCBS for a more accurate scale for years and it took a rifle shooter to invent a better system on his own to get them off their asses.

The fx120 can/will/does measure charges, accurately, to a +/- tolerance of ONE kernel of powder.

I've never even talked to somebody with a matchmaster let alone heard of anyone making the claim it could keep up.

Even if it did? What's it offer the fx120 doesn't? Nothing. So why risk it, go with the known quantity.

 

[Shaun755]

You should buy the fx120 on principal. People begged RCBS for a more accurate scale for years and it took a rifle shooter to invent a better system on his own to get them off their asses.

The fx120 can/will/does measure charges, accurately, to a +/- tolerance of ONE kernel of powder.

I've never even talked to somebody with a matchmaster let alone heard of anyone making the claim it could keep up.

Even if it did? What's it offer the fx120 doesn't? Nothing. So why risk it, go with the known quantity.

This makes sense for sure

 

[MarinePMI]

You should buy the fx120 on principal. People begged RCBS for a more accurate scale for years and it took a rifle shooter to invent a better system on his own to get them off their asses.

The fx120 can/will/does measure charges, accurately, to a +/- tolerance of ONE kernel of powder.

I've never even talked to somebody with a matchmaster let alone heard of anyone making the claim it could keep up.

Even if it did? What's it offer the fx120 doesn't? Nothing. So why risk it, go with the known quantity.

This ^^^^^^

 

[Shaun755]

This ^^^^^^

Yeah that works for me for sure

 

[Ryridesmotox]

You should buy the fx120 on principal. People begged RCBS for a more accurate scale for years and it took a rifle shooter to invent a better system on his own to get them off their asses.

The fx120 can/will/does measure charges, accurately, to a +/- tolerance of ONE kernel of powder.

I've never even talked to somebody with a matchmaster let alone heard of anyone making the claim it could keep up.

Even if it did? What's it offer the fx120 doesn't? Nothing. So why risk it, go with the known quantity.

Fuck, never thought of it that way before. Pretty good point actually.

 

[Shaun755]

Fuck, never thought of it that way before. Pretty good point actually.

that’s exactly what I was thinking

 

[AFancyPenguin]

You should buy the fx120 on principal. People begged RCBS for a more accurate scale for years and it took a rifle shooter to invent a better system on his own to get them off their asses.

The fx120 can/will/does measure charges, accurately, to a +/- tolerance of ONE kernel of powder.

I've never even talked to somebody with a matchmaster let alone heard of anyone making the claim it could keep up.

Even if it did? What's it offer the fx120 doesn't? Nothing. So why risk it, go with the known quantity.

Great point. Not the reason I got one, but this is a great reason. SO much you can do with the scale as well, there are DIY routes or full pre-built custom (i.e. area 419) routes. You can go expensive or less expensive depending on what you want it to do.

 

[Shaun755]

Great point. Not the reason I got one, but this is a great reason. SO much you can do with the scale as well, there are DIY routes or full pre-built custom (i.e. area 419) routes. You can go expensive or less expensive depending on what you want it to do.

besides the b3 trickeler and such.. amy other upgrades suggested?.. just doing precision reloading .. don’t need to turn out hundreds a day though

 

[oldfatguy]

Bought the whole setup with Auto throw and trickler. And yes it does weigh to ONE KERNEL of Varget and H4350. Well worth the price and a very good track record.

OFG

 

[Shaun755]

Bought the whole setup with Auto throw and trickler. And yes it does weigh to ONE KERNEL of Varget and H4350. Well worth the price and a very good track record.

OFG

How easy is the autothrow to set up?. I’m going to have to buy them separate .. but the autothrow and trickler won’t come too far after

 

[AFancyPenguin]

How easy is the autothrow to set up?. I’m going to have to buy them separate .. but the autothrow and trickler won’t come too far after

I personally don't have the autothrower, I went the DIY method. See ammolytics' post here: https://blog.ammolytics.com/2019-04-30/diy-smart-trickler.html

 

[AFancyPenguin]

Keep in mind, though, I love to tinker so that may not be the method for everyone.

 

[Shaun755]

Keep in mind, though, I love to tinker so that may not be the method for everyone.

In all honesty for 60$ I think the risk is worth the reward if done right ..

 

[oldfatguy]

How easy is the autothrow to set up?. I’m going to have to buy them separate .. but the autothrow and trickler won’t come too far after

If this old man can set it up anyone can. Very good instructions included.

OFG

 

[Shaun755]

Haha that’s awesome .. a lot more comfortable about spending now than before I posted this