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<blockquote data-quote="nheninge" data-source="post: 333900" data-attributes="member: 13085"><p>I use the RCBS 1500 combo as well. These are my thoughts. The unit has worked flawlessly for me. I put it on a large marble slab with a thin piece of foam under it so vibration is minimized. It is also under about 4 florescent lights which have also not caused any problem. It is also next to and on the same circuit as my stereo. If Metallica comes on I just turn down the radio. It only throws 1-5 overcharges in 50 so if the charge is over, I just dump the pan back in the well and go again. That was the good. </p><p> </p><p>Now comes the ugly. It is made in CHINA likely by the lowest bidder. It even feels a bit like it was made in CHINA just like the RCBS runout gauge. The 1500 is also IMHO a bit slow. It is just maddeningly fast enough that I dont want to seat bullets while it is throwing a charge, and too slow to sit and wait for each charge one by one. Additionally, the "finished" beep is the same tone as the "overcharge" beep, so I have found myself almost using the overcharge if not paying attention. I have been giving serious thought to using a Harrell powder thrower, a trickler and a good small set of scales instead. I am not a beam guy, but if maintained, they are likely a bit more reliable, maybe even faster. Boomtube can blow your mind with his knowledge in this area. Address any technical questions to him!</p><p> </p><p>Just my 2 cents</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nheninge, post: 333900, member: 13085"] I use the RCBS 1500 combo as well. These are my thoughts. The unit has worked flawlessly for me. I put it on a large marble slab with a thin piece of foam under it so vibration is minimized. It is also under about 4 florescent lights which have also not caused any problem. It is also next to and on the same circuit as my stereo. If Metallica comes on I just turn down the radio. It only throws 1-5 overcharges in 50 so if the charge is over, I just dump the pan back in the well and go again. That was the good. Now comes the ugly. It is made in CHINA likely by the lowest bidder. It even feels a bit like it was made in CHINA just like the RCBS runout gauge. The 1500 is also IMHO a bit slow. It is just maddeningly fast enough that I dont want to seat bullets while it is throwing a charge, and too slow to sit and wait for each charge one by one. Additionally, the "finished" beep is the same tone as the "overcharge" beep, so I have found myself almost using the overcharge if not paying attention. I have been giving serious thought to using a Harrell powder thrower, a trickler and a good small set of scales instead. I am not a beam guy, but if maintained, they are likely a bit more reliable, maybe even faster. Boomtube can blow your mind with his knowledge in this area. Address any technical questions to him! Just my 2 cents [/QUOTE]
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