RCBS Powder Measurer

[okinawanfighter]

Whats the difference between the RCBS uniflow powder measurer with small cylinder vs. the standard cylinder? Not sure of which one to buy. Someone please help me out.

[Flash]

Whats the difference between the RCBS uniflow powder measurer with small cylinder vs. the standard cylinder? Not sure of which one to buy. Someone please help me out.

I think it is probably referring to "UPM measuring cylinder, small, p/n 9004".

That would be a smaller (internal) diameter measuring cyliner that goes into the drum, replacing the large diameter one.

The small is for measuring small (like, fer' instance, .218 Bee and pistol) powder charges, whereas the large one is for rifle like 458 Winchester Magnum Elephant Loudenthumper.

You take the drum out of the measure and unscrew the large and replace it with the small.

The measure with both is quite useful, but sure as the sun comes up over there somewhere, if you only get the one, you'll soon wish you had the other also. (Don't ask me how I know that).

Flash

[WVBob]

What Flash said.

Don't get one because you will need the other.

[okinawanfighter]

I dont see on the midway site where they offer an option to buy both. It appears that you either buy the small or large cylinder. I'm assuming though you can buy either cylinder seperately and switch them out as required for your loading needs. Is this correct???

[Flash]

I dont see on the midway site where they offer an option to buy both. It appears that you either buy the small or large cylinder. I'm assuming though you can buy either cylinder seperately and switch them out as required for your loading needs. Is this correct???

Look on the RCBS site, "search" for part number 9004. It will show in a list of parts, some of which are for the Uniflow.

However, why not ask Midway first, to see if they sell the Uniflow with BOTH tubes.

I have a Uniflow (I got a good deal at a yard sale) with both tubes, and I don't see how anyone can work an assortment of cartridges without both.

Flash

[Xringshooter]

When I bought my Uniflow it came with both cylinders ( but then again that was probably 25-30 years ago ).

[Iron Sights]

When I bought my Uniflow it came with both cylinders ( but then again that was probably 25-30 years ago ).

Older is better some times. Mine is just about the same age and works great.

[okinawanfighter]

So I called and asked about the powder measurer cylinders. RCBS doesnt offer the uniflow with both cylinders. You can buy either the uniflow with the small or large cylinder and than you have to buy the cylinder you dont have. As of know I'm still using lee scoops, a scale, and a 30-06 shell casing as a trinkler. Yea I know kinda old school. I was looking at the powder measurer to speed things up a bit. I also had the thought of buying one of those electronic scales that automatically weigh and dispenses the powder. You guys have any thoughts on the subject?

[Dextrimental]

So I called and asked about the powder measurer cylinders. RCBS doesnt offer the uniflow with both cylinders. You can buy either the uniflow with the small or large cylinder and than you have to buy the cylinder you dont have. As of know I'm still using lee scoops, a scale, and a 30-06 shell casing as a trinkler. Yea I know kinda old school. I was looking at the powder measurer to speed things up a bit. I also had the thought of buying one of those electronic scales that automatically weigh and dispenses the powder. You guys have any thoughts on the subject?

Go with the RCBS chargemaster, and never look back. The price is high, but you only have to do it once.


Brad

[dk99358]

When I bought my Uniflow it came with both cylinders ( but then again that was probably 25-30 years ago ).

Mine's about that old too. But I don't think I've ever had the small cylinder in. I use the large for everything from 38 spl to 30-06.

Check out the Lyman 55. It's got 3 adjustable slides.

Dale