The Redding Model 3 Powder Measure is a manually operated benchtop reloading tool engineered to dispense volumetric smokeless powder charges from 5 to 100 grains. Built with a precision machined cast iron frame and a hard-chromium surfaced rotating drum, this powder measure cleanly cuts and meters extruded, flake, and ball powders without binding. An integrated front-facing micrometer metering chamber allows reloaders to log precise numerical settings and reliably repeat specific powder charges across reloading sessions. The unit features standard 7/8"-14 threads for mounting directly to reloading presses, dedicated stands, or the included bench-mounting bracket, and comes equipped with a clear drop tube accommodating calibres from .22 up to .45.

Key Features

• Hand-Honed Cast Iron Construction: Precision machined cast iron frame mated with a hard-chromium surfaced rotating drum cleanly cuts and meters extruded, flake, and ball powders without binding.
• Front Micrometer Metering Unit: Directly accessible micrometer chamber allows users to record and reproduce exact numerical volume settings between 5 and 100 grains.
• Standard Mounting Interface: Features standard 7/8"-14 threading to fit conventional reloading press die stations, dedicated powder measure stands, or the included bench-mounting bracket.
• Calibre Drop Tube: Supplied with a clear see-through drop tube compatible with cartridge calibres ranging from .22 to .45.
• 100% Mechanical Operation: Requires no electrical mains power, batteries, or adapters, operating entirely via manual mechanical actuation.

Specifications

• Category: Benchtop reloading powder measure
• Metering Range: Approximately 5 to 100 grains (smokeless powder)
• Frame Material: Precision machined cast iron
• Drum Surface: Hard chromium
• Mounting Thread: Standard 7/8"-14
• Drop Tube Calibre Range: .22 to .45 calibre
• Propellant Compatibility: Smokeless powder only
• Unit Weight: Approx. 3.02 lbs (~1.37 kg)

Who is the Redding Model 3 Powder Measure for?

• Rifle and Handgun Handloaders — requires consistent volumetric powder charges between 5 and 100 grains, supported by the Redding Model 3 Powder Measure's universal chamber and a cast iron frame weighing 3.02 lbs for rigid bench operation.
• Precision Handloaders Requiring Repeatable Setups — benefits from logging numerical volume settings directly via the integrated front micrometer across its 5 to 100 grains capacity to quickly return to specific recipe loads on a benchtop reloading powder measure.

Less suitable for: Handloaders dispensing light pistol charges below 5 grains (requiring the optional Pistol Micrometer Unit Part #03313 or a dedicated small-capacity dispenser metering down to 0.5–1.0 grain), large magnum rifle charges exceeding 100 grains (requiring a larger capacity powder measure or dual throws), sub-calibre .17 or oversize calibres like .50 BMG (requiring calibre-specific adaptors), or any black powder applications due to static and ignition safety hazards.