RCBS ChargeMaster Supreme
The RCBS ChargeMaster Supreme is a market-leading combination scale and dispenser prized for its high accuracy, repeatability, and large hopper capacity—making it ideal for both high-volume reloading presses and precision single-stage setups. Compared with the other products on this list it offers a well-balanced mix of speed and load-cell weighing accuracy and strong brand support, delivering a premium, time-saving solution that often justifies its higher upfront cost for serious reloaders. For reloaders integrating powder dispensing into press workflows the ChargeMaster Supreme stands out for its proven consistency and ease of calibration versus simpler auger or drop-style meters.
Lightning-fast fills
Lab-grade accuracy
Lightning-fast fills
Lab-grade accuracy
Review Summary
"Users report excellent long-term accuracy, repeatability and solid construction, making it a reliable choice for frequent reloading; some note occasional need for recalibration and that it's a premium-priced unit. Overall performance and support are viewed positively by experienced users."
Huge hopper party
Integrated precision scale and powder meter designed for automated charge dispensing with high repeatability.
Huge hopper party
Integrated precision scale and powder meter designed for automated charge dispensing with high repeatability.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The RCBS ChargeMaster Supreme is a market-leading combination scale and dispenser prized for its high accuracy, repeatability, and large hopper capacity—making it ideal for both high-volume reloading presses and precision single-stage setups. Compared with the other products on this list it offers a well-balanced mix of speed and load-cell weighing accuracy and strong brand support, delivering a premium, time-saving solution that often justifies its higher upfront cost for serious reloaders. For reloaders integrating powder dispensing into press workflows the ChargeMaster Supreme stands out for its proven consistency and ease of calibration versus simpler auger or drop-style meters.
Lightning-fast fills
Lab-grade accuracy
Huge hopper party
Integrated precision scale and powder meter designed for automated charge dispensing with high repeatability.
Large hopper and fast dispensing modes with claimed accuracy to a tenth of a grain for consistent loads.
Lightning-fast fills
Lab-grade accuracy
Huge hopper party
Integrated precision scale and powder meter designed for automated charge dispensing with high repeatability.
Large hopper and fast dispensing modes with claimed accuracy to a tenth of a grain for consistent loads.
$800-1000 CAD
Hornady Auto Charge Pro
The Hornady Auto Charge Pro emphasizes fast, automated dispensing with a high-capacity hopper and smooth auger-driven delivery, making it a strong choice for reloaders who prioritize throughput for large batches. Compared to the RCBS ChargeMaster Supreme it typically delivers faster cycle times and a competitive price while maintaining excellent accuracy, though some users trade a small measure of absolute weighing precision for speed. Its integration with Hornady tooling and user-friendly controls makes it a practical balance of performance and value for press-mounted or bench-top powder metering.
Auto-tare speed
Repeatable charges
Auto-tare speed
Repeatable charges
Review Summary
"Generally praised for fast, accurate dispensing and a user-friendly touchscreen, many long-term users appreciate its speed and convenience; however, occasional dosing inconsistencies and a few quality-control/support complaints surface over extended use. Best for those wanting a balance of speed and precision."
Compact ninja footprint
Automatic powder dispensing with a high-capacity hopper and fast fill rates to speed up batch reloading.
Compact ninja footprint
Automatic powder dispensing with a high-capacity hopper and fast fill rates to speed up batch reloading.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Hornady Auto Charge Pro emphasizes fast, automated dispensing with a high-capacity hopper and smooth auger-driven delivery, making it a strong choice for reloaders who prioritize throughput for large batches. Compared to the RCBS ChargeMaster Supreme it typically delivers faster cycle times and a competitive price while maintaining excellent accuracy, though some users trade a small measure of absolute weighing precision for speed. Its integration with Hornady tooling and user-friendly controls makes it a practical balance of performance and value for press-mounted or bench-top powder metering.
Auto-tare speed
Repeatable charges
Compact ninja footprint
Automatic powder dispensing with a high-capacity hopper and fast fill rates to speed up batch reloading.
Built-in digital scale and multiple dispense modes including incremental micro-drops for fine tuning charges.
Auto-tare speed
Repeatable charges
Compact ninja footprint
Automatic powder dispensing with a high-capacity hopper and fast fill rates to speed up batch reloading.
Built-in digital scale and multiple dispense modes including incremental micro-drops for fine tuning charges.
$650-850 CAD
Lyman Gen6 Compact Touch Screen Powder System
Lyman's Gen6 Compact Touch Screen Powder System brings a modern touchscreen interface and compact footprint, delivering precise measured charges in a smaller bench-space package tailored to hobbyists and bench-rest reloaders. Against the other dispensers here it distinguishes itself with an intuitive UI, good connectivity and competitive pricing, making it especially attractive for reloaders who want a tech-forward, space-efficient system rather than maximum hopper capacity. While not the absolute fastest, its balance of accuracy, convenience, and cost-effectiveness suits small- to medium-volume press operations.
Touchscreen control
Quiet motor
Touchscreen control
Quiet motor
Review Summary
"Compact, responsive touchscreen system with good repeatability for regular use; several users report occasional scale drift or firmware/interface glitches after heavy long-term use but find it an excellent compact option. Overall reliable and well-liked among those reloading frequently in limited bench space."
Data-friendly brain
Compact footprint with a full-color touchscreen for easy recipe entry, calibration, and on-screen adjustments.
Data-friendly brain
Compact footprint with a full-color touchscreen for easy recipe entry, calibration, and on-screen adjustments.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Lyman's Gen6 Compact Touch Screen Powder System brings a modern touchscreen interface and compact footprint, delivering precise measured charges in a smaller bench-space package tailored to hobbyists and bench-rest reloaders. Against the other dispensers here it distinguishes itself with an intuitive UI, good connectivity and competitive pricing, making it especially attractive for reloaders who want a tech-forward, space-efficient system rather than maximum hopper capacity. While not the absolute fastest, its balance of accuracy, convenience, and cost-effectiveness suits small- to medium-volume press operations.
Touchscreen control
Quiet motor
Data-friendly brain
Compact footprint with a full-color touchscreen for easy recipe entry, calibration, and on-screen adjustments.
Integrated scale and powder metering with selectable dispense modes and claimed 0.1-grain precision.
Touchscreen control
Quiet motor
Data-friendly brain
Compact footprint with a full-color touchscreen for easy recipe entry, calibration, and on-screen adjustments.
Integrated scale and powder metering with selectable dispense modes and claimed 0.1-grain precision.
$500-700 CAD
Frankford Arsenal Intellidropper
The Frankford Arsenal Intellidropper is a compact, budget-minded dispensing option designed for micro-precision and small-batch loading, offering very fine control over light charges at a price point below many automated systems. Compared with the higher-end ChargeMaster Supreme and Auto Charge Pro, the Intellidropper sacrifices hopper size and raw throughput but delivers excellent value for pistol and precision cast-bullet loads where granular control and low cost matter most. For reloaders working with limited bench space or tight budgets, it provides an economical path to improved charge consistency on single-stage presses.
Micro-drop dosing
Simple setup
Micro-drop dosing
Simple setup
Review Summary
"Affordably priced and capable for moderate reloading, but many long-term users find its accuracy and consistency below premium dispensers and report intermittent mechanical or software issues. Best suited for budget-conscious users who accept more hands-on tuning."
Budget-friendly champ
Entry-to-mid-level electronic powder dropper offering digital control and micro-dispensing capability.
Budget-friendly champ
Entry-to-mid-level electronic powder dropper offering digital control and micro-dispensing capability.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The Frankford Arsenal Intellidropper is a compact, budget-minded dispensing option designed for micro-precision and small-batch loading, offering very fine control over light charges at a price point below many automated systems. Compared with the higher-end ChargeMaster Supreme and Auto Charge Pro, the Intellidropper sacrifices hopper size and raw throughput but delivers excellent value for pistol and precision cast-bullet loads where granular control and low cost matter most. For reloaders working with limited bench space or tight budgets, it provides an economical path to improved charge consistency on single-stage presses.
Micro-drop dosing
Simple setup
Budget-friendly champ
Entry-to-mid-level electronic powder dropper offering digital control and micro-dispensing capability.
Smaller hopper and simple controls make it a cost-conscious option for new reloaders and bench setups.
Micro-drop dosing
Simple setup
Budget-friendly champ
Entry-to-mid-level electronic powder dropper offering digital control and micro-dispensing capability.
Smaller hopper and simple controls make it a cost-conscious option for new reloaders and bench setups.
$250-350 CAD
RCBS MatchMaster Powder Dispenser
The RCBS MatchMaster Powder Dispenser is a match-oriented meter focused on consistency and fine mechanical adjustment, favored by precision shooters who load smaller batches and prioritize uniformity over speed. In contrast to the electronic ChargeMaster Supreme, the MatchMaster offers a simpler, often lower-cost solution that still delivers excellent repeatability for match loads and can be easier to service or integrate with manual presses. Its technical advantage is reliable mechanical dosing and a straightforward workflow that appeals to reloaders who need match-grade dosages without the complexity of larger automated systems.
Ultra-fine accuracy
Rugged alloy build
Ultra-fine accuracy
Rugged alloy build
Review Summary
"Recognized for steady, repeatable charges and robust build quality with excellent long-term consistency; users note it can be slower to set up and is more of an investment than simple droppers, but accuracy is highly rated. A top choice for precision-oriented reloaders."
Precision fan's dream
Designed with match-grade accuracy in mind, offering fine incremental dispensing and stable metering.
Precision fan's dream
Designed with match-grade accuracy in mind, offering fine incremental dispensing and stable metering.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
The RCBS MatchMaster Powder Dispenser is a match-oriented meter focused on consistency and fine mechanical adjustment, favored by precision shooters who load smaller batches and prioritize uniformity over speed. In contrast to the electronic ChargeMaster Supreme, the MatchMaster offers a simpler, often lower-cost solution that still delivers excellent repeatability for match loads and can be easier to service or integrate with manual presses. Its technical advantage is reliable mechanical dosing and a straightforward workflow that appeals to reloaders who need match-grade dosages without the complexity of larger automated systems.
Ultra-fine accuracy
Rugged alloy build
Precision fan's dream
Designed with match-grade accuracy in mind, offering fine incremental dispensing and stable metering.
Robust build and a sizeable hopper suited for extended sessions with repeatable results.
Ultra-fine accuracy
Rugged alloy build
Precision fan's dream
Designed with match-grade accuracy in mind, offering fine incremental dispensing and stable metering.
Robust build and a sizeable hopper suited for extended sessions with repeatable results.
$400-600 CAD