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<blockquote data-quote="Susquatch" data-source="post: 1580179" data-attributes="member: 31264"><p>Yup, that's the exact same unit that I have. The built-in trickler really sucks and the digital scale cannot be counted on. I only use mine to throw light charges and then trickle up using a balance beam scale and powder trickler.</p><p></p><p>There are lots of threads out there on various forums on how to improve the setup for the unit and modify the built-in trickler. Nothing can be done to improve the digital scale other than leaving it on for a day before using it - which is better but not enough to trust it. </p><p></p><p>That all said, that unit does make the process of throwing powder charges a lot faster, and it's way better than using a scoop. </p><p></p><p>However...... I am totally convinced that every new Reloader should start reloading the old fashioned way using single stage processes and manual equipment. As others have already said, faster and automated do not promote safety or understanding. Better to take your time, and enjoy the journey. You can always get all the fancy stuff after you have a few hundred rounds under your belt and fully understand the process. By then, they may have even better stuff available.</p><p></p><p>I don't think I can stress this point enough. Reloading isn't about fancy equipment or pumping out a thousand rounds a minute or saving money. It's about producing custom ammunition that produces better results on targets and game. It's also a process that is fraught with opportunities to make serious mistakes and get hurt. It must be done carefully with no distractions. Focus on keeping it simple, understand what you are doing, and developing good habits. These practices are all consistent with both safety and the end goals of reloading.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Susquatch, post: 1580179, member: 31264"] Yup, that's the exact same unit that I have. The built-in trickler really sucks and the digital scale cannot be counted on. I only use mine to throw light charges and then trickle up using a balance beam scale and powder trickler. There are lots of threads out there on various forums on how to improve the setup for the unit and modify the built-in trickler. Nothing can be done to improve the digital scale other than leaving it on for a day before using it - which is better but not enough to trust it. That all said, that unit does make the process of throwing powder charges a lot faster, and it's way better than using a scoop. However...... I am totally convinced that every new Reloader should start reloading the old fashioned way using single stage processes and manual equipment. As others have already said, faster and automated do not promote safety or understanding. Better to take your time, and enjoy the journey. You can always get all the fancy stuff after you have a few hundred rounds under your belt and fully understand the process. By then, they may have even better stuff available. I don't think I can stress this point enough. Reloading isn't about fancy equipment or pumping out a thousand rounds a minute or saving money. It's about producing custom ammunition that produces better results on targets and game. It's also a process that is fraught with opportunities to make serious mistakes and get hurt. It must be done carefully with no distractions. Focus on keeping it simple, understand what you are doing, and developing good habits. These practices are all consistent with both safety and the end goals of reloading. [/QUOTE]
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