Hornady Lock N Load Autocharge - Any good?

[cajuntec]

I've been content with slowly measuring every charge on my Redding balance beam scale, dropping from my Hornady powder drop, and trickling in the last few tenths of a grain with my Redding trickler. I use a single stage press and really have no desire to buy a progressive. Probably still will continue using this system for my accuracy rifle loads and most wildcats.

But I'm enticed by the new lower price on the Hornady Autocharge to use on bulk practice ammo - .223, 6.8, .308, .300AAC, and pistol rounds.

Thoughts? Worth it, or just keep being super "retentive" and measuring everything to the 10th of a grain on the balance beam scale? Any known issues?

All the best,
Glenn

[kgrutzmacher]

I have the RCBS version that I bought from Midway when it was on sale. I am sure the Hornady has very similar electronics inside. I will never go back to the balance beam but I do keep it around for spot checks on some loads.

[Outbreaker]

I have the RCBS version and have quit spot checking. After verifying over 100 times it has never been off.

[hoythitman]

I have the Hornady, just put it on the slow speed or it will overcharge with certain stick powders. I have also quit spot checking, it has never been off. I calibrate it when it gets warmed up then every 50 charges thrown.

[highspeed]

I have the Hornady, just put it on the slow speed or it will overcharge with certain stick powders. I have also quit spot checking, it has never been off. I calibrate it when it gets warmed up then every 50 charges thrown.

I do the same. Put it on slow speed and it pours good. I'd buy it again if I had to do it over.

[cajuntec]

Well, I'm going to give it a shot. Just placed my order tonight. I appreciate the input, and the advice to put it on slow speed. I'll let you all know how I like it after I have a chance to put it through it's paces.
All the best,
Glenn

[Gummi Bear]

I have enjoyed mine.

Like everyone above, it is spot on. It does need to warm up, I usually give it an hour or so before use.

I've used it primarily with H110, H4895 and Varget. All seem to meter well.

I did add a straw to it, it helped with overcharging the stick powders.


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[cajuntec]

Thanks GB. Can you explain the straw thing? Have a pic of the mod?
All the best,
Glenn

[Double-O-Dave]

I've been using the Hornady autocharger for several years, and I am very pleased with it. I still spot check the charges with a digital scale every 20 rounds or so, and all checks have been within fine. The one thing I have done is rub the inside of he powder cylinder with a "Bounce" static free dryer sheet every time I load it with powder (I do the same thing for my RCBS powder thrower). I find this helps reduce static electricity build up which can cause powder grains to "stick".

Good luck,

Dave

[Gummi Bear]

Thanks GB. Can you explain the straw thing? Have a pic of the mod?
All the best,
Glenn

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[Outbreaker]

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Mine is the old style that has 2 tricklers, one large and rough the other small and fine for finishing.