Powder Drop Test Part 2 - Prometheus Auto Trickler Chargemaster Hornady Harrells

Published on February 23, 2018
Duration: 7:40

This video details a powder drop test comparing five different powder dispensing machines: Prometheus Auto Trickler, Hornady Auto Charge, Chargemaster, Harrell's Powder Drop, and an Auto Trickler. The test involved charging 10 rounds for each machine, firing them at 600 yards, and analyzing group sizes and velocities. The results suggest that while more expensive machines may offer marginal time savings and slight accuracy improvements, less expensive options like the Chargemaster can still produce competitive results for the average shooter.

Quick Summary

This powder drop test evaluates if powder charge accuracy from different dispensers impacts 600-yard vertical dispersion. Comparing Prometheus, Chargemaster, and others, the results suggest that while expensive machines offer time savings and slight accuracy gains, less costly options can still yield competitive precision.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:20Test Objective: Vertical Dispersion
  3. 00:39Round Robin Firing Sequence
  4. 00:57Machines Tested
  5. 01:18Data Collection: Velocity and Spread
  6. 02:28Spreadsheet Breakdown: Derek's Rifle
  7. 03:13Spreadsheet Breakdown: Ryan's Rifle
  8. 03:53Questioning Charge Accuracy Impact
  9. 04:39600-Yard Group Results
  10. 05:00Group Measurement Methodology
  11. 06:06Test Results and Conclusion
  12. 06:34Price vs. Performance Analysis
  13. 07:15Call to Action and Next Video Preview

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of this powder drop test?

The primary goal is to determine if the accuracy of powder charges dispensed by different machines affects vertical dispersion at a distance of 600 yards. The test compares five popular powder dispensers.

How were the group sizes measured in this 600-yard test?

Group sizes were measured in two ways: the overall measurement of all ten shots, and a measurement after discarding the two widest shots. This second method aims to reduce the impact of flyers and human error.

Does a more expensive powder dispenser guarantee better accuracy?

The test suggests that while high-end dispensers like the Prometheus offer time savings and potentially marginal accuracy gains, less expensive options like the Chargemaster can still achieve competitive accuracy at 600 yards for many shooters.

What factors were considered when comparing the powder dispensers?

Key factors compared included the time taken to dispense each charge, the velocity of the fired rounds, and the resulting group sizes at 600 yards. Standard deviations for these measurements were also analyzed.

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