The Redding Competition Model BR-30 Powder Measure (Model 03300) is a dedicated benchrest powder measure engineered to meter uniform volumetric charges of smokeless propellant. Built with a cast iron body and a precision-machined steel drum and plunger, it is specifically optimised to achieve its tightest charge-to-charge consistency around a target load of approximately 30 grains. It mounts to reloading benches or stands via standard 7/8"-14 threads and includes a drop tube accommodating calibres from .22 to .50 calibre.

Key Features

• Hemispherical Metering Plunger: Utilises a rounded, cup-shaped plunger that replicates the bottom of a test tube, eliminating sharp interior corners to prevent powder kernels from bridging or settling unevenly.
• Internal Powder Baffle: Built into the clear reservoir to maintain a uniform powder column weight over the metering chamber regardless of the hopper fill level.
• Anti-Backlash Micrometer: Provides positive drum locking and precise micro-adjustments to prevent measurement drift across continuous reloading sessions.
• Weighted Operating Handle: Features a heavier rotating handle designed to facilitate a smooth, repeatable stroke cadence for consistent volumetric density.
• Purely Mechanical Operation: Operates entirely by hand with no electrical, battery, or mains power requirements.

Product Specifications

• Model Number: 03300
• Category: Benchrest powder measure
• Body Material: Cast iron
• Drum & Plunger Material: Precision-machined steel
• Charge Range: Approx. 10.0 grains to 50.0 grains
• Optimised Load Sweet Spot: ~30 grains
• Mounting Interface: Standard 7/8"-14 thread
• Drop Tube Compatibility: .22 to .50 calibre
• Propellant Compatibility: Smokeless powders only (never use with black powder)

Who is the Redding Competition Model BR-30 Powder Measure for?

• Benchrest rifle reloaders — requiring uniform volumetric metering optimised around a 30-grain sweet spot for mid-capacity cartridges, utilising this benchrest powder measure across its 10.0 to 50.0 grain operating range with standard 7/8"-14 threaded mounts.
• Handgun silhouette reloaders — loading mid-to-large capacity handgun rounds requiring repeatable volumetric consistency across a 10.0 to 50.0 grain charge range with .22 to .50 calibre drop tube compatibility.

Less suitable for: Sub-10.0 grain small pistol loads (such as 9mm, .38 Special, or .45 ACP) or large magnum rifle cartridges requiring over 50.0 grains (such as .300 Win Mag or .338 Lapua Mag); small-capacity charges require a dedicated small-cavity pistol powder measure, while loads exceeding 50.0 grains require a large-capacity universal rifle powder measure.