Harrell's Schuetzen versus Redding's 10X Pistol Powder Measure for Pistol Silhouette

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seasterl

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Does anyone have any experience with each of these two powder dispensers as to which one is the most repeatable for ball-type powders. I plan to use a beam scale to weigh the charges and NOT go the digital route. I want to keep it simple, but I just want a very repeatable powder dump. I know it will depend on my hand technique, too, but if I could keep that constant, which would be the best dispenser. The application is for IHMSA pistol silhouette. Thanks!
 
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I have the Schuetzen also the Redding (not the 10X) an RCBS with the micro adjustment. I don't load for Silhouette. Of the three I really can't tell a great difference. I use an old Dillon electronic scale and an old Redding Balance Beam. All work so well I can't tell one is better than the other.
 
Thanks, Dew. It sounds like the Redding will be best, then, since it'll be cheaper than the Harrell's. Plus, Redding makes a stand mount for the dump whereas Harrell's does not have one that mounts it up on the bench.
 
With most ball type powders about any measure will work well since those powders meter very well. Some of the flattened ball type powders don't meter as well, but still better than flake or stick powders. If the ball powder has very fine particles and there's more than the minimum clearance between the rotor and body of the measure those little balls can get in that space and make things sticky.

Neither the Redding or Harrell's will have too much clearance between the rotor and body of the measure.
 
Thanks, guys, for the advice. I was really needing some sound advice and I appreciate it. I got hooked on this forum when I almost took the step into BR shooting (group) and decided to get into pistol silhouette first. However, I'm hoping to still slide into BR late next year.
 
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