Lyman Gen6 Powder System

Published on August 23, 2017
Duration: 28:48

The Lyman Gen6 offers a compact and affordable solution for handloaders, priced around $190-$210. It features a user-friendly touchscreen, easy disassembly for cleaning, and a fast dispensing rate. While generally accurate to +/- 0.1 grains, especially with the included restrictor for extruded powders, it can struggle with fine ball powders like H335, which may splash out.

Quick Summary

The Lyman Gen6 powder system offers reloading accuracy within +/- 0.1 grains, especially with extruded powders when using its included restrictor. It features a compact design, easy cleaning, and a user-friendly touchscreen, making it an affordable option around $190-$210. However, fine ball powders may splash out during dispensing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Initial Impressions
  2. 02:18Market Comparison: Gen6 vs Competitors
  3. 04:56Disassembly and Cleaning Guide
  4. 08:05Included Accessories and Features
  5. 09:31Calibration and Accuracy Testing
  6. 11:37Powder Dispensing Performance (Extruded Powder)
  7. 18:55Auto-Repeat and Emptying Functionality
  8. 21:09Maintenance and Fine Powder Handling Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the accuracy of the Lyman Gen6 powder system?

The Lyman Gen6 powder system is generally accurate to within +/- 0.1 grains. With the included threaded restrictor, it consistently throws charges accurately, often tending to be slightly under the target weight, which is a preferred characteristic for reloaders.

How easy is the Lyman Gen6 to clean?

The Gen6 is designed for easy cleaning. The hopper snaps off, and a side chute allows for simple emptying. The internal assembly and trickling stem can be removed using a hook tool for thorough cleaning of powder dust.

What are the main advantages of the Lyman Gen6?

Key advantages include its compact footprint, user-friendly touchscreen interface, affordable price point (around $190-$210), and easy disassembly for cleaning. It also offers consistent accuracy with extruded powders when using the restrictor.

Does the Lyman Gen6 handle all types of powder well?

While it performs well with extruded powders like Varget, the Gen6 can struggle with very fine ball powders such as H335. These powders may splash out of the pan during the initial high-speed drop, potentially affecting accuracy.

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