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Not that my old rcbs 1010 balance scale is not accurate, but manual scales take time using a powder trickler. Last night i went to load some 45 acp and it was making funny beeping noises when i turned it on. However if i dont take the pan with powder off the scale after the measurement completed, and just leave it on. If you dont have an rcbs chargemaster combo, you probably need one. Can it accurately dispense light charges 710 grains for subsonic rounds. Failure to properly operate the scale can result in severe personal injury andor. The pro auto disk was never consistent throwing charges. How to optimize your rcbs chargemaster powder dispenser. Operating instructions, user manual, owners manual, installation manual, workshop manual, repair manual, service manual, illustrated parts list, schematics rcbs chargemaster 1500. Before using the scale, read this instruction manual carefully to fully learn how to safely operate the scale.
Installing the new rcbs chargemaster insert from david moore. Simply fill the 1pluspound capacity hopper with smokeless powder, enter the desired charge and press the dispense button. I tried calling rcbs but couldnt get ahold of anyone. Eliminate static for better rcbs chargemaster performance. While at the eastwest shoot in 20 a gentleman reloading next to me had his rcbs chargemaster fail.
However, buildup of static electricity can cause some issues, such as kernels of powder clumping together. As to the chargemaster 1500, i have one, it is precise, consistent and convenient. In our original electronic powder dispenser comparison test, the chargemaster normally dispensed most kinds of powder faster than competitive units from lyman and pact. Rcbs chargemaster reducinginsertwextrareducingsleeve. Rcbs chargemaster 1500 speed up instructions shooters forum. Rcbs sent me a email on how to speed up the chargemaster. User manual rcbs chargemaster 1500 this user manual also called owners manual or operating instructions contains all information for the user to make full use of the product. Chargemaster or a precision manual dispenser with a good scale.
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If you own an rcbs chargemaster 1500 electronic powder. I have used the chargemaster 1500 for years and absolutely love that scale so i figured id pick up this new lite version to run a comparison between the 2 models. I usually follow the rule if it isnt broke, dont fix it, but i really liked the idea of cutting the powder. Download rcbs chargemaster 1500 spare parts manual pdf.
Presses 4x4 progressive reloading press instructions a2 press instructions a3 press instructions. Needless to say, ive really enjoyed it and use it for all of my. Reloading tips reprogram your rcbs chargemaster 1500, straw. The chargemaster combo features the chargemaster 1500 scale and chargemaster dispenser, preassembled to form an unmatched combination of speed and accuracy. After being zeroed, ill drop a few charges and then it wont return to zero when i put the empty pan back on the platen. One of the other nice features of this scale is the ability to convert it to work with the chargemaster powder dispenser sold separately to have automatically dispensed. After reading about other digital scalecharger systems, rcbs provided the best options for my task. Ill try emailing them and hope i can get a response. Adding the straw has eliminated the majority of over charges as well grin. The rcbs chargemaster 1500 electronic powder scale and dispenser is the. I dropped my power supply on the floor from about 2 and now its making a heck of a buzzing sound.
I have found that unique will be over weight sometimes if my rcbs chargemaster 1500 rushes on a smaller charge. Right out the gate, i was surprised that the price of this version was so close to the price of the 1500. This manual includes a description of the functions and capabilities and presents instructions as stepbystep procedures. If you own an rcbs chargemaster 1500 electronic powder scaledispenser, or are thinking about purchasing one, here are a few tips that can cut your loading times and eliminate some petty annoyances. Chargemaster hacks how to optimize your green machine. Welcome to the predator masters forums hunting the hunters. Rcbs charge master 1500 98923 powder scaledispenser combo 120 vac input. Ive had my rcbs chargemaster of a few years now and really like it. Rcbs chargemaster 1500 service manual service manual rcbs chargemaster 1500 this service manual or workshop manual or repair manual is the technical document containing instructions on how to keep the product working properly. The rcbs chargemaster 1500 electronic powder scale and dispenser is the most popular product of its kind on the market.
I borrowed another chargemaster 1500 from a friend and swapped the parts of the unit and was able to isolate the defective part. Now it displays 02009 on the screen and will not respond to any buttons other than the power button. Rcbs chargemaster dispenser and scale 110 volt natchez. I have been using my chargemaster 1500 combo for about a year now and have loved it. Nat lambert found that reducing static charges can. If i remember right, i took it back to scheels and they sent the old one back to rcbs for me, with there shipment.
To me, that implies that this scale is either just as good, or almost as good as the previous model. January 5th, 2014 chargemaster hacks how to optimize your green machine. Locate the parts manual you are needing in the links below. You can always go back to the default manual dispense method by changing the. The fastest and most accurate powder dispenser from rcbs. Speed up your rcbs 1500 chargemaster programming and modifications duration. I have just the opposite problem, i would like the finished charge to drop slower. I use the chargemaster 1500 to measure a charge, which is pretty deadon. Rcbs chargemaster 1500 scale 98920 has been discontinued by rcbs and is no longer available.