Redding #5 Powder Trickler

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| Manufacturer #: 05000
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The Redding #5 Powder Trickler is the perfect tool for the reloader looking to quickly bring underweight charges up to an accurate reading. Simply turn the knob to add a granule or two of powder at a time. The Redding #5 Powder Trickler is designed to the ideal height for most powder scales. Made with over a pound of steel this trickler provides excellent stability and features a low center of gravity.

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Overall Rating:
4.9 out of 5
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5 stars
Red Roghinsore of Centennial, CO
Date posted: 7/13/2004
This thing is heavy. And it holds a large amount of powder. The trickler mechanism seems especially well implemented in this design. I have seen it consistently drop a single flake. You get what you pay for in this product.
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Bill Armstrong of North Kingstown, RI
Date posted: 7/22/2004
IT DOESN'T SLIDE! And it's only six bucks more than the plastic one sold by Lyman. Spend the extra and avoid aggravation. Not enough stars to rate this one.
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5 stars
Mike Patello of Richland, WA
Date posted: 5/4/2004
Just like everyone has said, it is a good heavy tool. Very well built. I too especially like its heft. Much better than its competitors. The price is steeper than the others, but I for one think it is well worth the extra cost.
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5 stars
Elton Beyer of Alexandria, ky
Date posted: 7/12/2004
Heavy making it easy to use with one hand. Feeds stick and ball powder well. Easy and reliable. Well worth the extra money of other brands.
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5 stars
Edmund Allen of Pittsgrove, NJ
Date posted: 2/17/2005
Super easy one handed operation. Well worth the extra couple of bucks. Don't waste your momey on the other brands.
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5 stars
John Moore of Deland, FL
Date posted: 5/28/2006
I'd give this product six stars if I could. Am reloading for my .375 H&H using a Dillon 650, which is not the ideal press for the task. The powder measure is lucky to hit within two grains of the targeted load of H4350. This trickler is solid as a rock and extremely accurate, metering to much less than .1 grain. I love it. Highly recommended.
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5 stars
Bob Knowlton of Vandenberg AFB, CA
Date posted: 8/29/2006
Wow! Worth every penny. I looked at every last powder trickler before settling on the Redding. Nice textured surface. Solid construction. No plastic. HEAVY and stays put--no tip over problems. It feels like the bottom is one big chunk of metal. The trickler mechanism works smoothly. WELL worth the few extra bucks. I set mine on a piece of wood so that it is tall enough to dispense into my PACT electronic scale.
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5 stars
Michael M of FM, FL
Date posted: 11/3/2005
Solid Quality & Craftsmanship. Have owned and used for over a year with zero problems.
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5 stars
Mike Murdock of New Martinsville, WV
Date posted: 12/10/2005
I just got this the other day. It is amazing! I would have rated it six stars if they would have allowed it. Do yourself a faver and pay the extra couple of bucks for this one. It is the only one that is weighted and that you can use one handed. It works great. Very smooth operating. It brings your loads up very fast and accurate. Excellent product. I wouldn't buy anything else.
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5 stars
Robert Williams of Lithia springs, GA
Date posted: 4/12/2003
This one is fun to use. Nice and heavy! I’m proud to own mine. Expensive but still good value I was hesitant to shell out the cash for a simple reloading tool. Easily used with one hand and not easily knocked over. These days some try to make their products to affordable by compromising quality even to the point of uselessness. This one is no compromise and for just a few bucks more. I am happy with this product.
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5 stars
Lee Mattingly of Bardstown, KY
Date posted: 4/23/2003
Great trickler. It is heavy enough with a low center of gravity to keep it from tipping over. I can operate it with one hand. Works very well. I'm very pleased with this trickler.
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5 stars
Kevin Fick of Snover, MI
Date posted: 11/13/2002
Large powder capacity, heavy weight so it stays put, extremely smooth operation.
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Paul Thompson of Rexburg, ID
Date posted: 2/22/2003
Heavy enough to operate with one hand. Gives a nice, consistant trickle of powder. Worth the extra few bucks!
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randy moore of massillon, oh
Date posted: 1/1/2004
Worth the few extra bucks. Smooth one handed operation due to proper weighting. You'll like it.
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5 stars
David Munis of Cheyenne, WY
Date posted: 3/13/2004
Without a doubt the finest powder trickling instrument available. I sent my Hornady trickler into the trash can after seeing one of these. Extremely smooth operation (like all Redding products I've encountered), large powder capacity, and very well built. Weight allows for one hand operation, and smoothness of operation allows for consistent trickling. A little on the spendy side, but you get what you pay for.
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5 stars
Rich Howe of New Orleans, LA
Date posted: 3/13/2004
Performed as advertised, very efficient and precise. Good weight to the base. Super addition to my bench!
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5 stars
Adam Kielcz of Cincinnati, OH
Date posted: 1/31/2004
I had other and cheaper tricklers. They were flimsy and easy to knock over. This one is heavy and stays put while turning the tube. It's worth every penny. Don't waste your money, buy this one and you won't be sorry.
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5 stars
McKinley Dorough of Santa Rosa, CA
Date posted: 2/6/2004
Without question, these are the finest powder tricklers on the market. So there is no chance of accidentally mixing powders, I keep two of them on my reloading bench, one for each of the two powder/calibers I reload for. They are heavy, hold a lot of powder and do not move around when operated. I highly recommend them.
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5 stars
Mark Pritchard of ELIZABETH CITY, NC
Date posted: 3/6/2009
Works great. Very stable, weight is great to keep it in place. Very easy to use, and very consistently dispenses powder. Best powder trickler I have used yet.
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5 stars
Paul Bartolucci of Odessa, MO
Date posted: 6/4/2009
Just got mine today. You can see the quality in it's old-fashioned heft and the green wrinkle finish. I am sure it will live up to the high praise others have given it.
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5 stars
Paul Baack of Marion, IA
Date posted: 12/17/2008
Made of solid cast metal, not plastic. It don't tip and it works flawless. Top notch and the best made!
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Guedo Bartlioni of Huntsville, AL
Date posted: 10/20/2008
This is the definitive powder trickler. The extra weight (1 pound) gives you stability and control while adding those last few tenths. I'm glad I didn't buy some plastic trickler because I would certainly have spilled powder all over my bench by now if I had. Trust me on this....I know me. Get this trickler if you care about high-precision loading.
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5 stars
peter Chase of Woodbury, MN
Date posted: 12/6/2008
This is the Cadillac of powder tricklers. It allows fine metering, and has a stable and heavy base that is narrow enough to be mounted right on the edge of most of the larger electronic scales. The hopper holds plenty and the metering arm stays put from left to right. This is the one to get, and the couple extra bucks it costs are easily worth that in reduced frustration as compared to other models.
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Caleb Wilson of Birmingham, AL
Date posted: 2/3/2010
I love it, its well worth the extra money over the cheaper powder tricklers.
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Whitt Peaslee of Frisco, TX
Date posted: 2/7/2010
I purchased this tool based on other user reviews of this and other powder tricklers on this site. I was not disappointed. It is heavy and well constructed. I am able to consistently drop one granule of powder at a time.
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JOHN RODGERS of NEW JOHNSONVILLE, TN
Date posted: 1/7/2010
Great trickler. Better than the ones I've had before this one. Well built and heavy. Well worth the extra money. Would buy another one if something happened to this one. No problems what so ever.
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Vince Arini of Sterling Hts., Mi
Date posted: 10/19/2009
Being a 40 reloader, I've never used a trickler before, it sure makes reloading long grain powder like 4831, 4350, 4064. One of the best things I've ever purchased to speed up reloading--a lot. Vince
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Alex Rifleman of Eagle Bridge, NY
Date posted: 12/6/2009
What makes it great is that it is very stable due to its solid base. I used a similar product from RCBS before, and it had a tendency to tip over when the knob is rotated. That one was made from aluminum and had a hollow base. As far as the possible interference with a magnetically dampened scale, I think it's a non-issue. The trickler is normally positioned far from the magnetic part of the scale to have any effect.
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Bud Ongman of Woodland Park, CO
Date posted: 5/26/2007
I'm new to reloading (65 years old)and am learning from old pros. I like this trikler for it's durable construction. My teachers told me that they would rather own this unit compared to theirs.
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Uncle JoJo of Essex junction, VT
Date posted: 1/26/2007
Perfect Weight, Operates perfectly with two fingers (one hand)! If you cant fill the bottom of an RCBS trickler with lead buy this one.
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Craig Travis of Westville, IN
Date posted: 12/11/2006
Excellent product. Stays put and distributes powder in a very smooth, consistent manner.
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Pete Goudreau of Garland, TX
Date posted: 11/2/2007
Stays put, predictable, smooth enough, and will probably outlast me. Height is too low for use with an RCBS 502 so it sits on a support, no big deal. Sensitive enough to drop stick powder kernel by kernel. No complaints, well worth the money for accurate one-handed operation. Would definitely buy again.
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5 stars
Shane Bonds of Mangum, OK
Date posted: 9/26/2006
This is a top notch trickler. I have used others and in this instance Redding is worth the extra money. It works flawlessly smooth and it's low heavy weight is just right.
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5 stars
P Skinner of Lex, Ky
Date posted: 4/18/2008
Works great. I made the mistake of buying the Lyman first. This one actually works. More money, but it should last you a lifetime.
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5 stars
Robert Berry iii of Livermore falls, ME
Date posted: 12/6/2007
Works very well. If you feel the need for a trickler, this is the one you want.
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4 stars
Jose Fernando of Bronx, NY
Date posted: 10/9/2006
By far, the most stable powder trickler I have ever used. I gave it four stars instead of five only because it's capacity is small and that is not indicated in the description. Otherwise, GREAT product!!
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4 stars
Matthew Matchura of Leucadia, CA
Date posted: 1/11/2004
This powder trickler is one of the best I have used. The construction is all metal and the mass in the base allows for one hand operation. This unit does not move around while it is operated. The powder capacity is generous at about two tablespoons. I have not had any trouble with it dispensing any of the powders I use, flake ball and cylindrical. One note is that the dispensing tube is a little on the loose side. Bumping the unit can make the tube move which could cause inadvertent powder drop.
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4 stars
Gene Jones of Jacksonville, FL
Date posted: 6/30/2004
Nice and heavy, no problem using one hand. Note: if you use an electronic scale like I do then you will have to build a little stand because the distance from the bottom of the trickler to the dispensing arm is only 1-5/8". Other than it being short, it works great. Well worth the money.
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4 stars
Edmund Conen of Raleigh, NC
Date posted: 7/8/2005
Excellent product overall. I'd be happy to buy another (if anything ever happened to this one.) The only negative I've found is that it's too short to work without a small piece of wood to raise it 1/2-3/4 inch. But, it's plenty heavy and stable enough to be secure sitting atop a piece of scrap 1x4. (I use mine with an RCBS 5-0-5 balance scale.) The only other question I'd have would be whether it's a good idea to use a ferrous metal trickler next to a magnetically damped balance beam scale. Although I have observed NO problems from mine.
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