The Redding Competition LR-1000 Long Range Powder Measure (Model #03800) is a bench-mounted, mechanical powder measure engineered specifically for dispensing large-capacity volumetric charges of smokeless powder. Built with a heavy-duty cast iron body and a hard-chromed rotor, it features a scaled-up hemispherical metering cavity derived from benchrest designs to eliminate powder bridging when metering coarse extruded stick powders. It delivers calibrated single-throw charges without electrical power requirements, utilising an anti-backlash micrometer and an integral powder baffle to maintain consistent powder column pressure.

Key Features

• Hemispherical Metering Cavity: Employs a test-tube-profile metering plunger that prevents coarse rifle powders from jamming or bridging during rotation.
• Anti-Backlash Micrometer: Provides calibrated, repeatable adjustments across the charge range while removing thread play.
• Extra-Capacity Reservoir: Features a clear jumbo hopper paired with an internal powder baffle to ensure uniform gravity pressure over the rotor.
• See-Thru Drop Tube System: Interfaces directly with cartridge cases ranging from .22 to .50 calibre, including an adapter for sub-.30 calibre mouths.
• Mechanical Bench Mount: Includes a dedicated bench-front mounting bracket for rigid workshop installation without requiring 240V mains power.

Specifications

• Charge Weight Capacity: Approximately 20 to 25 grains minimum up to 140 grains maximum in a single throw
• Calibre Compatibility: .22 to .50 calibre case mouths (native .30 to .45 calibre; down to .22 calibre via included #03814 adapter)
• Construction Material: Cast iron frame with hard-chromed rotor and cutting edge
• Weight: Approximately 3.02 to 3.10 lbs (1.37 to 1.41 kg) shipping weight
• Dimensions: Approximately 3.0 in (H) x 4.5 in (W) package profile
• Powder Compatibility: Smokeless powder only
• Power Requirements: Manual operation (none)

Who is the Redding Competition LR-1000 Long Range Powder Measure for?

• Long-range rifle reloaders loading mid-to-large-capacity magnum cases — requires a single-throw long range powder measure capable of metering up to 140 grains of smokeless powder for cartridges such as .338 Lapua Magnum, .338 Edge, and large magnum calibres across case mouth diameters from .22 to .50 calibre.
• F-Class, ELR, and long-range hunting competitors using extruded stick powders — relies on a hemispherical cavity geometry that prevents bridging of coarse propellants down to a minimum operating threshold of 20 to 25 grains without requiring double-throwing standard charges.

Less suitable for: Handloaders dispensing target pistol or small rifle charges below 20 to 25 grains, who are better served by a standard-capacity benchrest powder measure, or extreme heavy loads exceeding 140 grains in a single throw, which require a specialized heavy dispensing measure or double-throwing.