RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 and the Hornady Auto Charge

Nate

May 29, 2011 08:46

Has anyone used both the RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 and the Hornady Auto Charge powder dispensers? Looking at the reviews online both units look good. The RCBS has been out longer and I found a few reviews that compared it to other machines but not the Hornady.

A quick look at Cabelas website, the Hornady is $50 less after mail in rebate. So price really isn't an issue.

Have a milestone birthday coming up and the wife says she will get me whatever one I want.

Thanks,
Nate

Comments

10 comments

Rocky Raab

May 29, 2011 09:33
Well, I've reviewed the Hornady and the Smart Reloader digital. Of the two, I much prefer the Hornady because you don't have to re-program it every time you use it. It's pretty much an intuitive plug-n-play unit.

I used the original RCBS for a decade, but that is a different machine altogether. I've never used a Lyman.
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ChetStafford

May 29, 2011 16:11
I have a chargemaster 1500 and love it.
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Oakie

May 29, 2011 16:29
Go with the RCBS and you wont be disapointed.They have a great product and warranty. All my reloading componets are RCBS because of there quaility. PS Happy Birthday
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skyfish

May 29, 2011 21:38
I use the RCBS Chargemaster and love it. But, I think it is what color you like better. Both companies stand by their products.

Happy Birthday!
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Justjump

May 30, 2011 18:56
One more for the chargemaster. Can't believe I waited so long to get one.
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jonk

June 01, 2011 17:54
Please note that RCBS's warranty on electronics is good, but NOT their usual lifetime bit.

I've been thinking of buying one of these 2 myself so will also follow this discussion with interest.
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laylandad

June 04, 2011 19:11
I just ordered a ChargeMaster from MidSouth. I couldn't resist the price being that everywhere else is from $300-450! I hope to have the same luck that you guys have had.
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ChetStafford

June 11, 2011 07:50
When my chargemaster was damaged in a lightning strike RCBS replaced it for $45 not to bad for customer service!
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1988z01

June 12, 2011 19:19
I have primarily RCBS equipment. It's old, weathered, and functions perfectly each and every single time. I have some Hornady equipment, but not much. A few sets of dies. Good stuff as well. I had been using Hornady bullets forever.

I purchased the Hornady Auto Charge. It was a little cheaper, and was there the day I "had to have it". I have to say it is easy to use. VERY easy. I have heard the RCBS unit is a little more complicated to use, but couldn't say so for sure. I feel the Hornady piece is as good as you could hope. I am certain that the RCBS unit is excellent as well.

I did a review when I got mine here that still might be on, but I have put it through the works for almost a year with NO major problems.
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Rocky Raab

June 13, 2011 06:06
Same here. My formal review is still awaiting publication, but I give the Hornady a big thumb's up.
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