Smart Reloader Powder Dispenser

[Bradley]

Anyone have experience with one of these?

http://store.smartreloader-usa.com/isddigitalscaleanddispenser110v220v.aspx

[Garyshome]

I haven't used one but for that kind of $$$ I might get something maybe Green or Red in color. Rcbs or hornaday.

[Ben]

The SMART reloading tools , presses, etc. have a very poor reputation for quality.

Buyer beware.

[VHoward]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/772151/rcbs-chargemaster-1500-powder-scale-and-dispenser-combo-110-volt
Over a hundred dollars less and better quality.

[VHoward]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/818489/hornady-lock-n-load-auto-charge-powder-scale-and-dispenser-110-220-volt
$200 less and still better quality.

[seanhagerty]

I have one. I have used it for two or three years. It works as advertised.

Because it is an off brand, I am worried when it craps out, if I can ever get it repaired or will I need to get a red or green one.

[David2011]

Aren't they made in China? Not that the Chinese manufacturers would clone an American manufacturer's software and other intellectual property without paying royalties or anything like that. . .

David

[VHoward]

Smart Reloader stuff is Chineese. They have stolen other companies designs and copied them. Extremely poor copies at that. It's amazing that companies willingly send their design blueprints to a Chinese factory to have the product made for them, then are suprised when thousands of copies show up on the shelves at a fraction of the price. By the way, I once saw the smart reloader powder dispenser on Natches for $219.99.
http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=UYVBSR0021&src=exrbSrch
Price has gone down. Only $164.99 now.
Personally I would still get the Hornady or RCBS versions. Garanteed customer service vs questionable quality and customer service.

Natches didn't even bother to correct the bad grammar of the translation of the description.

[miatakix]

Natches didn't even bother to correct the bad grammar of the translation of the description.

Lol, they should embellish it some, something like: "shake drope powder denser make gun go boom good, you buy. Contribution to greatness China and smallness the US. De-signed in China once US sendt China design, very good you buy."

[sashultz]

I save a buck anywhere I can but, I am hearing too many complaints about various pieces that they make. I personally would lay back and just wait.

[Echd]

I bought a Hornady Auto Charge today. I have just plugged it in 20 minutes ago and it's thrown 50 charges dead on, and 1 overcharge by 0.1 of IMR 3031.

Looks absolutely outstanding, and once I get done eating I'm going to load like there's no tomorrow.

[VHoward]

http://www.amazon.com/Hornady-Lock-Load-Auto-Charge/dp/B003O20UOW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381976994&sr=8-1&keywords=hornady+auto+charge+powder+dispenser
$184.46 at Amazon for the Hornady Auto Charge dispenser. For $20 more than the Smart Reloader ***, you get better quality by a better company that will be there for customer support.

[JesterGrin_1]

I just received my RCBS ChargeMaster 1500 from http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=RC98923&src=tpSlrHm for $289.95 and will send in the rebate for $50.00 since it is just over $300.00 with shipping. :).

All I have to say is why in the world did I wait so darn long to get one of these things. I spent a bit more for the RCBS Unit as I trust there company to stand behind there products.

I have only used it 1 time to load up some test ammo for my .358 Winchester so I did not program anything in as of yet since the load is not set in stone lol. But again I really like the Machine.

As for Speed I have read that if you call RCBS they can walk you through program changes to speed it up. But I am no speed demon when it comes to loading. So by the time I have seated the bullet and set the loaded round back into the tray the next powder charge is waiting on me.

[Springfield0612]

http://www.amazon.com/Hornady-Lock-Load-Auto-Charge/dp/B003O20UOW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381976994&sr=8-1&keywords=hornady+auto+charge+powder+dispenser
$184.46 at Amazon for the Hornady Auto Charge dispenser. For $20 more than the Smart Reloader ***, you get better quality by a better company that will be there for customer support.

Great price! I may have to reallocate funds for this one! And just when I thought I had everything that I needed. Now I've got to explain to the banker why I need a new tool. It's always a fun conversation....

[VHoward]

Great price! I may have to reallocate funds for this one! And just when I thought I had everything that I needed. Now I've got to explain to the banker why I need a new tool. It's always a fun conversation....

Yes, and if you just happen to have an Amazon Prime membership, you get free 2 day shipping on it. Amazon will often let you try out Amazon Prime for 30 days free and you get the free 2 day shipping during the trial period.

[randy_68]

I just got the Hornady lnl auto charge last week. I can't believe I waited so long to get one. My buddy told me about his so I got on eBay and ordered one for 179 plus shipping. $192.00 to my door in 3 days. I checked several different loads against my little scale and they were right on. I had a few overcharges and figured out it was my grandkids jumping around in the other room. This thing is very sensitive, which is good. Once I made them stop jumping around it worked perfect.

[Springfield0612]

Yes, and if you just happen to have an Amazon Prime membership, you get free 2 day shipping on it. Amazon will often let you try out Amazon Prime for 30 days free and you get the free 2 day shipping during the trial period.

I live a couple hours away from the Amazon headquarters in Seattle. So most of the time I use the standard free shipping and have it next day or 2 at most if they have the item here local. Longest I've waited for an item from Amazon was 4 days I think? I used up my free trial of Amazon prime to check out their online TV/Video service, and I was quite disappointed with it and cancled at the 30 days.