After releasing our Autotrickler based Billet Powder Cup, we got a lot of requests for a replacement RCBS Chargemaster pan and saw some room for improvement.
Introducing, the Area 419 Billet Chargemaster Powder Cup system. This system includes a replacement load cell tray turned from 6061-T6 aluminum, as well as the long handled cup as well. We designed the tray to sit much lower on the scale so we could make the cup as tall as possible without interfering with the spout. The tray/cup have a tapered interface so that the cup always sits in the exact same location. The bottom of the cup is also dished so that if you get one or two kernels on the tray, it wont affect how the cup sits.
Cup is roughly 2″ in diameter and 1″ tall. The handle sticks out about 3″. Weight is roughly 700 grains for the cup, this does not reduce the capacity of the scale though, as you can still put 1500 grains in it…if it would fit, you can physically fit around 400 grains of Retumbo in it for reference.
nebakcam (verified owner) –
Just purchased the Area 419 Powder cup for my RCBS Chargemaster 1500. Wow. This works very very well. I’ve used a carbon made cup which was ok, but nothing like this powder cup. The load cell tray fits perfect and does lower the cup. What’s really nice is the tray/cup interface guarantees the cup is centered. Very nice product. Definitely faster reloads with this system.
Anthony Kuchynka –
Fantastic upgrade. Centers perfectly every time, no static cling, looks fantastic, and captures all of the powder dispensed.
Rick C. (verified owner) –
Works great! Could be a little short to not interfere with the feeder tube.
Gary Vanlier (verified owner) –
To some cost may be considered high, but this is not plastic and stamped tin!
Stephan Demirjian (verified owner) –
Nicely made.
James M. (verified owner) –
Very well made, helps with splash, and honestly just looks cool!
ADAM LE (verified owner) –
very nicely machined and high quality.
william Hildebrandt (verified owner) –
Missing washer for load sensor
Craig Arnzen (store manager) –
We eliminated this years ago once the problem was found. We haven’t shipped one with a Chargemaster cup since probably 2018.
Mike C. (verified owner) –
The cup is much easier to manage and the self centering base makes it a breeze to return to “go”.
Ryan De Vries (verified owner) –
Amazing Quality and ergonomics. Fits my big hands well.
Sebastian F. (verified owner) –
This and the platen are a great addition to my chargemaster.
Kirk (verified owner) –
So, this seems like a frivolous purchase at first, but it actually makes it easier to use my chargemaster. The long handle makes it so easy to remove the cup without hitting the discharge tube. The heavy weight of it softens the shakes, after a few too many cups of coffee. The platen is nice, as well.
MARK ITZSTEIN (verified owner) –
Lots easier to use than factory pans.