The correct powder weight for any specific cartridge is unquestionably the most important safety consideration for any reloader.
Let’s check out what the RCBS Rangemaster 2000 Electronic Scale and the RCBS Deluxe Check Weights offer the home reloader to assure proper powder weights are always achieved.
If one detail can get you in big trouble it’s the wrong charge weight of powder for any cartridge you load. Too little and you may get a squib bullet that leaves it stuck in the barrel. The next projectile fired into the back of that stuck one can cause a big kaboom! Too much powder can cause spiked pressure levels that can even take apart the most well built firearm, shooter included! A reloader must always be sure that the powder type and amount is right for any specific load listed in a reputable reloading manual. This is where the RCBS Rangemaster 2000 Electronic Scale and the RCBS Deluxe Check Weights come into play. Better safe than sorry!
First we will take a look at the RCBS Rangemaster 2000 Electronic Scale. It comes packaged well with all of the accessories needed to be precise for quick and accurate digital powder measuring.
Check out what the website says about the RCBS Rangemaster 2000 Electronic Scale:
The RangeMaster 2000 high-performance electronic scale handles up to 2,000 grains with +/-0.1 grain accuracy to precisely measure powder, bullets, cases or loaded cartridges.
It provides right- or left-handed operation and a wealth of big-time features. Compact size and the ability to operate on AC or DC power, make it perfect for use on the bench or at the range. The touchscreen LCD is easy to read and operate, and provides an auto shut off function to save the battery. The scale is fast and easy to calibrate with the two included calibration/check weights. This scale is designed for serious shooters who want the best, high-tech scale on the market, and it delivers!
- 2,000-grain capacity
- +/-0.1 grain accuracy
- Backlit LCD display
- Touchscreen operation
- 9-volt DC or 120/240 VAC four-country power supply
- Two 50-gram calibration/check weights
- Ambidextrous metal scale pan
- Dust/storage cover
- Battery saving auto shut off
- One-year limited warranty
The RCBS Rangemaster 2000 Electronic Scale is an incredible product that is quite compact too if you need to weigh a powder charge or projectile at the range and not just at your loading bench. The powder pan is in a perfect shape for a no spill fill of even small cartridge cases. Plug it in or use 9V battery power, it’s your choice!
What is the perfect companion to the RCBS Rangemaster 2000 Electronic Scale or any powder scale in existence for that matter? Well the RCBS Deluxe Check Weights certainly is!
Here is what the RCBS Deluxe Check Weights is all about:
You rely on your scale for safe, accurate powder changes. Over time, accumulated grit and dust can affect accuracy. A quick test with RCBS Deluxe Check Weights will tell you if your scale is reading correctly.
Deluxe set
- 1-200 grain2-100 grain
- 1-50 grain
- 2-20 grain
- 1-10 grain
- 1-5 grain
- 1-1 grain
- 1-0.5 grain
- Plastic box with a pair of forceps (for handling weights)
Here we have a close up look at the RCBS Deluxe Check Weights. You will notice all of the weight choices along with the forceps for easy placement and removal of your selected weight. These weights are in two different shapes. All of the weights are handily measured in grains (gn) for easy use.
I find the smaller flake weights to be an incredible design too. While it lays flat on your scale, there is an edge that is turned up for easy extraction with the supplied forceps. Brilliant! Below in the image is a 10 grain weight, though the smallest included is an impressive .5 grain! Think about that, half a grain! Now that is precise!
The RCBS Rangemaster 2000 Electronic Scale and the RCBS Deluxe Check Weights really go hand in hand with assuring precise powder measurements. I highly recommend both products to keep your powder amounts to the utmost accurate.