Dave, Check out post #173. I'm sure that could get you some favorable results.email them twice, no reponses
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Dave, Check out post #173. I'm sure that could get you some favorable results.email them twice, no reponses
Guys, I am thinking about swapping over to the A&D from a Chargemaster but I have a few questions.
I typically slide my CM out from the back of my bench about 2 ft into a comfortable position, then once Im done throwing power I slide it back. How will this unit deal with this kind of movement?
How tall is this unit with the powder throw installed?
Can the powder throw be removed easily between uses then reinstalled quickly without issue?
Answers in red above.Guys, I am thinking about swapping over to the A&D from a Chargemaster but I have a few questions.
I typically slide my CM out from the back of my bench about 2 ft into a comfortable position, then once Im done throwing power I slide it back. How will this unit deal with this kind of movement?
It will be fine. I store mine on a cabinet against the side wall and then bring it out to my table in the middle of the room every time I use it. Just let it warm up a bit and make sure its level (built in) and youll be fine.
How tall is this unit with the powder throw installed?
Ill have to check this evening when I get home but it is maybe... 20" tall all together? Edit: it is just ever so shy of 18”
Can the powder throw be removed easily between uses then reinstalled quickly without issue?
Yes, the throw screws into the top of the wind screens. The wind screens just lift right off so once its installed it just lifts off with it. Its not actually mechanically attached to the scale itself in any way. The wire for it is just a little 4 pin connector that slids in and out of the back easily. I remove it all the time.
The red plastic hopper (which is 4 or 5 inches tall) slides off the top of the dumper, too.
While I'm really digging my setup, and for 6.5 Creedmoor, 308, 300 WM, etc, it's really an ideal mix of speed and precision. My only issue has been overthrows. I'll set it to 40.0 grains of Reloder 16, which I admit isn't the most uniform powder. RL 16 seems to have a mix of small and large "sticks", like mechanical pencil lead. I've found a single kernel can be really short and weigh 0.02 grains, but then I'll find a long stick that weighs as much as 0.06 grains. If it were only overthrowing by 0.02 to 0.04, I wouldn't even care, but I'm getting as much as 0.12. I just started using it, so I haven't tried any of the suggestions listed in here, like leaving the check weight on the scale, picking up and setting down the weight to warm up the magnet, dialing in the trickler, etc., but I did have a question about throwing for lighter cartridges, like 6 Dasher, which use charges in the 32 grain range.
The auto-thrower will throw 36ish to 37ish grains and trickle up. I think if I tried adjusting the thrower to get into the 27ish range, it'll just choke off the thrower and it'll just trickle up, which was my experience when setting up the thrower for 40.0 grains. Anything lower than 33ish grains, if I remember correctly, and the thrower was basically off. Any suggestions for throwing a lighter charge with the auto-thrower, or am I better off just using one of the Lee scoops and hand throwing 27 grains?
Couple tricks I picked up.. The overthrows are "usually" caused when the powder gets bunched up near the end of the tube, then 5-6 kernels fall when you only need 2 to hit your target weight. I set up my trickler with a spacer under the front edge, that puts the tube just slightly going up hill. Play with the slider on the back and try slowing down the trickler a touch. These work great for me. I usually drop 38gr H4350 and trickle up to 42.50. Its rare to get more than .02 over. I just started using RE16, (100rds or so) "so far" it seems to be working fine also.
What is the effective benefit of the Area 419 upgrades. It is more accurate, faster, easier, or mainly cooler. Specific examples would be appreciated.
Also, for those who are using the A419 housing with the down spout, and having powder spillage issues, A419 has a free upgrade fix i believe.
Originally i've seen it on this thread (OP made it, and looks like A419 did the same for the fix):
http://www.65creedmoor.com/index.php?topic=10722.0
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/autotrickler-powder-spillage.3971635/
Completely agree, but it again.All of the above. For me I bought the pieces one at a time as I could afford them
some short examples:
1. trickle base - makes trickler much more stable
2. Tray - huge plus when used with their powder cup. no more guessing of where you are placing the cup, just slide it in the tray and lines up perfectly
3. Clear lid - much more sturdier than the original lid. Also no more leaning down to look into your scale
4. Auto housing - again just solid and seems smoother
I would not hesitate in buying all again.
Hope that helps some
Chad
The 3/4" screws DON'T work. Still too short. Gonna purchase the 1"
I'll post a video and details, arduino runs it.Ruebarb.Curious about the beeper.Parts list and instructions for install would be great.
I just recently purchased my second setup with the area 419 upgrade.
this should really put a dent in the time I spend reloading for matches.
Here you go. i just got the scale and trickler setup.A double setup should outrun you by a fair amount! Take a pic of your bench when you get it setup so we can all admire it.
A double setup should outrun you by a fair amount! Take a pic of your bench when you get it setup so we can all admire it.
I will need to clean off the whole bench before I can take a pic of the area.
Here is a two year old pic
That bench is waaayyyyy too clean.