The Redding 03600 Match Grade Powder Measure With Pistol Chamber is a manual, mechanical powder measure engineered specifically for low-volume, precision handgun reloading. Built around a hand-honed cast iron frame and a hard chromium drum, it provides clean powder shearing and consistent cycling. This model features a dedicated handgun micrometer metering chamber designed to meter smokeless powder charges from 0 to 10 grains, making it suitable for fine target loads. It includes an adjustable internal powder baffle to maintain uniform powder column pressure, a weighted operating handle for smooth strokes, and a standard 7/8"-14 thread mounting body compatible with standard reloading benches and presses.

Key Features

• Dedicated Pistol Metering Chamber: Calibrated with a front-facing, zero-backlash micrometer and positive lock screw to record and repeat charges from 0 to 10 grains.
• Cast Iron & Chromium Construction: Hand-honed cast iron housing paired with a hard chromium drum delivers durable cutting surfaces for smooth operation.
• Internal Powder Baffle: Positioned above the metering chamber in the hopper to maintain consistent gravity pressure regardless of the remaining powder reservoir level.
• Drop Tube Versatility: Drop tube design interfaces directly with cartridge cases ranging from .22 to .50 calibre.
• Standard Bench Mount Interface: Utilises an industry-standard 7/8"-14 thread mounting body and includes an unthreaded bench-front mounting bracket.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 03600
• Charge Capacity / Range: 0 to 10 grains
• Compatible Propellant: Smokeless powder only
• Drop Tube Calibre Range: .22 to .50 calibre
• Mounting Interface: 7/8"-14 thread body (includes bench-front mounting bracket)
• Operation Mode: 100% manual mechanical (no electrical power required)
• Shipping Weight: Approximately 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
• Shipping Dimensions: Approximately 25.5 cm (L) × 9.5 cm (W) × 9.5 cm (H)

Who is the Redding Match-Grade Model 3BR Powder Measure with Pistol Chamber for?

• Precision handgun and bullseye target handloaders — requires micro-adjustable charge dispensing within a fine 0 to 10 grains range, utilizing a dedicated handgun powder measure with positive lock micrometer settings to maintain uniform low-volume target loads.
• Handgun silhouette and light competition shooters — benefits from consistent powder column density via an internal baffle and a rigid 7/8"-14 thread mounting body that secures directly to standard bench tooling while throwing charges strictly under 10 grains.

Less suitable for: Reloaders dispensing powder charges exceeding 10 grains (such as rifle cartridges or heavy magnum pistol loads), which require a universal powder measure with a larger 5-to-100-grain chamber or an intermediate 1-to-25-grain unit, or anyone loading black powder propellants.