Difference between Model 3 and BR-30?
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I have a BR-30 and it's only marked on the insert. I can measure the diameter of the insert, but I can't remember if they are different diameters. My memory made me wonder about it, but can't say for sure. I don't have a Model 3.
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I have the Model 3 and the insert measures .750. Couldn't find any model markings on the measure or the insert (came with the universal insert). Handle on the 3 is different from the other measures, assuming it has the original lever/handle. Look at Midway or Redding's site to see the two styles.
Same for the BR-30. Sounds like the external my be the same with only internal differences. Smaller diameter and rounded adjustment stem vs flat. Or they may have changed from flat to cupped for the Model 3 since I was shopping for them and looking at the differences, which has been a long time.
Here is an article from "Handloader" magazine that compares the differences between the four Redding powder measures. It appears that the main differences are in the design of the drum/handle/metering unit.
The 10-X and the 30BR have limited ranges of adjustments while the Model 3 and 3BR have the greatest range of adjustments with the pistol and universal drums.
I have not seen anything specific, but I'd bet the housings are the same between the various models. Since I only have a 10-X, I can't confirm that. You may be able to pick drum/handle/metering unit you want and "convert" the powder measure to the model that you want. Since I only have a 10-X, I'm only guessing and cannot confirm this.
I've dealt with Redding's customer service a number of times on other Redding equipment and they were very helpful.
https://www.riflemagazine.com/magazine/article.cfm?tocid=293&magid=22
The 10-X and the 30BR have limited ranges of adjustments while the Model 3 and 3BR have the greatest range of adjustments with the pistol and universal drums.
I have not seen anything specific, but I'd bet the housings are the same between the various models. Since I only have a 10-X, I can't confirm that. You may be able to pick drum/handle/metering unit you want and "convert" the powder measure to the model that you want. Since I only have a 10-X, I'm only guessing and cannot confirm this.
I've dealt with Redding's customer service a number of times on other Redding equipment and they were very helpful.
https://www.riflemagazine.com/magazine/article.cfm?tocid=293&magid=22
I am sure you are correct here. Only the metering inset for the .750 diameter housing is different.
I am sure you are correct, only the moving adjustable insert for the .750 diameter housing is different. Of course we also call that whole thing an insert as well, but it is two parts, the outer "housing" and the inner "insert" that is adjustable. If that all makes any sense. It all comes out as a one piece "insert"
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May I suggest a quick call to Redding. There is no endless wait on the phone and either Don or Scott will accurately answer you questions.
Good point, there could be a few more common parts in the drum/handle metering unit between the different models.
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Just as an aside. For the first time this weekend I tried CFE223 in th BR-30. It metered just about flawlessly.
Sounds like you have the rifle insert, or maybe the BR-30. The BR-30 will also go only so low. I use my 10X for pistol, it will go real low. 2.1 Grs of AA#2 is 4.8 on the 10X. 1.8 Grs of N-310 is 5.0 on the 10X.
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I have both the #3 and BR-30. I have the #3 set up with the handgun metering unit in it and it works great when throwing light charge weights. The BR-30 is used for rifle cartridges and will throw charge weights as high as 50 grains, with 30 grains being optimal, hence it's name.
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