Intellidropper Electronic Powder Measure for Powder Measuring with LCD Display and Free Reloading Database App for iPhone, Windows, and Google,Gray

The unit arrived today in good condition. Upon opening the box I observed everything in it's place and appeared undamaged. Everything was wrapped in bubble wrap and/or plastic bags. After inventory (all parts accounted for) I read the directions, put everything together ( which took about 2 mins ), leveled the unit per the instructions, plugged it in, and walked away for 30 mins. All the reviews I read and videos I watched prior to this purchase all said the same thing, LET IT WARM UP before going further or else you risk inaccurate readings. With the instructions in front of me, I downloaded the phone app (no problem connecting bluetooth) started the app, and entered a "new load". Here you will enter details such as powder choice, bullet weight,etc and most importantly the LOAD (gr). I will not go further in to the app because it's pretty straight forward. Now I started the calibration process. Here I came across an error either in the machine programing or the printed instructions. It was written that after you press the CAL key, you would see 50.00 flashing on the display indicating you are suppose to place the 50g weight on the pan. After waiting for it to stabilize, you again press the CAL key and wait for 100.00 to flash before adding a second 50g (100g total). I never got flashing of any kind, so when the 50.00 and 100.00 stabilized, I "assumed" they were suppose to be flashing on moved on in the process. In the end, it calibrated with no issue. Next add the power of your choice and go through the powder calibration. I ran through this process twice just to make sure. This powder calibration basically is a chance for the machine to "learn" the powder you are using and what it it takes to move a certain amount of powder to the pan. OK, now it's time to put it to the test. I choose to set things up for .223 reloads with my powder of choice being Winchester 748 at 26 grains. I set the machine to "auto" ( I discovered this meant that after you remove the filled pan and put the empty pan back on to the scale, it would automatically start filling the next load ). Ready-Set-Go. First drop into the pan, the machine will display "stable" and the process is done. I took the contents of the pan and dumped it onto my trust digital scale - Perfect. Let's try it again. Another pan full goes onto the digital scale - Perfect. I ran through this process for 100 rounds measuring every pan on my digital scale. Results: 98 of the 100 were perfect 26.0 and only two were 0.01 over. Pretty dang good in my eyes. I noticed that since the machine had earlier "learned" my powder, on each measurement it would drop powder until it got to either 25.6 or 25.7 before it paused and then "trickled" the last couple of grains. It did this on every single measurement. Is this thing fast ? Not particularly. I set up my trusty digital scale, got my grain spoon and manual trickler, and raced the machine. It beat me every time by a couple of seconds, but when you load a lot in one sitting, it's nice to sit back and watch rather than the constant "just a little bit more" to get the perfect amount. A suggestion is to wipe the inside of the powder chamber with a dryer sheet to reduce the amount of powder cling on the plastic container. One thing to be careful of is placing & removing the powder pan on the scale. The tube that releases the powder is dead center and just above the pan. You can easily bump the tube and release enough powder grains to effect the total weight, but you will quickly figure out what works for you here. Overall I am happy with it's performance and would recommend it to those looking for some automation in their lives.

I PURCHASED THIS SCALE ON THE 30TH OF APRIL AND ONE MONTH LATER THE KEY PAD STOPPED WORKING. IT WAS OUTSIDE OF THE RETURN WINDOW SO I CONTACTED FRANKFORD ARSENAL. THEY ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD SHIP ME A NEW SCALE.ON BUT THEY WERE ON BACK ORDER THIS WAS ON 3 JUN. ON THE 17TH OF JUN I HAD HEARD NOTHING SO I CONTACTED THEM AGAIN I WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD BE IN STOCK BY THE END OF THE MONTH AND THAT THEY WERE GOING THROUGH QUALITY CONTROL. I IS NOW THE 28TH OF JUN AND I AM BEING TOLD BY FRANKFORD ARSENAL THAT THEY ARE STILL NOT IN STOCK, NO REASON GIVEN. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT MY SCALE FOR NEARLY A MONTH AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WAIT A MONTH TO GET A REPLACEMENT. DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THE DEMAND IS SO HIGH THEY CAN'T IN A MONTH GET ME A REPLACEMENT SCALE. I HAVE DEALT WITH THEM IN THE PAST AND FOUND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE TO BE GOOD BUT NOT THIS TIME. TAKE THIS FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH. IF THE SCALES WERE GOING THROUGH QUALITY ASSURANCE 2 WEEKS AGO WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM. I DON'T BELIEVE I AM BEING TOLD THE WHOLE STORY. TODAY 6/28 I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM FRANKFORD ARSENAL ADVISING THE SCALES STILL WERE NOT IN STOCK. IT'S NOW BEEN A MONTH SINCE IT STOPPED WORKING AND I NOTIFIED FRANKFORD ARSENAL. NO DATE AS TO WHEN THEY WILL BE IN STOCK OR WHEN I CAN EXPECT MY REPLACEMENT. I HAVE AND USE MANY FRANKFORD ARSENAL PRODUCTS BUT THIS WILL BE THE LAST ITEM I BUY FROM THEM. IF AMAZON SHOWS THEM IN STOCK WHY DON'T THEY HAVE ANY. THEY NEED TO TELL THE CUSTOMER WHATS GOING ON OR I WILL RETURN THE SCALE TO THEM FOR A REFUND AND BUY AN RCBS. it is now the 12 of jul and still no replacement for my defective intel dropper. first out of stock, next going through quality assurance in stock end of jun, 1 jul still out of stock no idea when or if i will be any assistance from them filling complaint with bbb maybe they can help because it appears frankford arsenal has not interest in helping me. UPDATE IT'S now bee 45 days since i was notified by emiail that an order had been placed for a replacement scale. after numerous emails if and still being told they are out of stock. it seems that midway usa, midsouth shooters supply, amazon and opticplanet all have them in stock. i was advised that the entire order they received failed quaility assurance?????????? i will never buy another thing from them nor will i recommend them to anyone else simply because of their customer service. i have pretty much given up getting a replacement and will be getting the bbb involed FINALLY RECEIVED 2ND UNIT KEY PAD WORKS NO BLUETOOTH . ADVISED THEM AND THEY SENT A 3RD UNIT STILL NO BLUE TOOTH. MY PHONE AND TABLET BOOTH CONNECT TO A FRIENDS INTELLIDROPPER BUT NOT INE. I AM DONE WILL HAVE TO USE IT WITHOUT BLUETOOTH.

Great product very fast delivery, very happy

For the price, I couldn't be happier. It is always w/i -.1gn (it gives you an overfill message if even .1gn over) and every time I've verified with my calibrated scale it is exactly the same. I reload brass with a turret press and the next charge is always ready for me when it is time for the powder die step. I've also found it useful for specialty shotgun loads using powders that just don't drop consistently through a charge bar (i.e. ASteel) - although it can't quite keep up with my progressive shotshell press (it's not horrible for smaller batches like when I prep for a few rounds of Dove or Annie Oakley). Just make sure the unit isn't right near other electronics or too close to fluorescent lights for maximum accuracy (again, I've never had a problem and my area actually has fluorescent lighting). Tip: Make sure you calibrate the powder *twice* -- the first time if there isn't already powder in the spinning barrel I've noticed the calibration isn't perfect; if you do it twice in a row you'll be spot on almost every time. If the unit died tomorrow and it was outside of warranty I would still buy another -- it really is that much better than dealing with disk/drum droppers and allows you to be more confident inching up to max loads.