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FNG1001

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Hey guys. I picked up an RCBS Uniflow III for quick powder drops on practice ammo.
When using it with Varget, the drum was binding/jamming up every so often, probably smashing some kernels in the process.
Has anyone experienced this and, if so, any remedy not involving tossing the away?

 

whatsupdoc

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Normal with extruded powders, part of the game.

 

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smoothy8500

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Yes, it's annoying. Custom-made longer handle gives me more leverage to effectively "cut" the kernel when loading IMR 4064. Still within +/- 0.1gr on the drop despite the "crunch".

 

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Lee Perfect Powder Measure handles extruded a little bit better, since it has a rubber wipe

 

427Cobra

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Using a baffle and the double tap method helps, ie moving the lever about half way down then a quick up then dump, the RCBS unit is perfectly fine, there is a reason they are on all Gen 1 and 2 Prometheus scales, and yes I have a Gen 2