Redding Match-Grade Model 3BR Powder Measure (03500) Universal

Description

The Redding Match-Grade Model 3BR has earned its reputation on the loading bench the old fashioned way, by throwing clean, repeatable charges year after year. It's built on the time-proven Model 3 platform that Redding reloaders already trust, then upgraded with the kind of refinements you'd normally find on their Competition measures. This 03500 version ships with the Universal metering chamber, which covers a charging range of roughly 5 to 100 grains. That spread lets one measure handle light handgun loads and heavier rifle charges without swapping tools.

What Makes the 3BR Worth Keeping on the Bench

The heart of this measure is a zero-backlash micrometer that lets you dial in a setting and return to it with confidence. An adjustable powder baffle keeps a consistent column of powder sitting above the metering chamber, which smooths out your throws and cuts down on charge-to-charge variation. A positive lock holds the rotor setting right where you left it, so a long loading session doesn't drift on you. The clear powder reservoir makes it easy to keep an eye on your level and spot anything that needs attention.

Chambering and Caliber Range on the Model 3BR

The drop tube accepts cases from 22 all the way up to 50 caliber, so this thing isn't picky about what you're feeding it. Benchrest and silhouette crowds have leaned on the 3BR for years because it meters both ball and extruded powders cleanly and gets you back to the same charge fast. The operating handle has a bit of weight to it by design, which helps you keep a smooth, uniform stroke every single time.

Setting Up the Redding 3BR

It comes ready to run out of the box and includes a bench-front mounting bracket so you can get it anchored to your bench quickly. One thing worth knowing up front: Redding powder measures are built for smokeless powder and are not intended for use with black powder.