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Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article sponsored by Wheeler, Tipton, Caldwell, and Frankford Arsenal, I decided to take a closer look at Frankford Arsenal’s Intellidropper Electronic Powder Measure. Lately, I have been basically taking you, folks, with me as I go through a slowed reloading process highlighting some of the tools being used. Next up is this Intelidropper Electronic Powder Measure and I am very excited to use it. Before the actual “using” part happens let’s dive into this closer look at Frankford Arsenal’s Intelidropper Electronic Powder Measure!
TFB Armorer’s Bench: Intelidropper Electronic Powder Measure
Welcome to our recurring series of Armorer’s Bench which is made possible and brought to you by Wheeler, Tipton, Caldwell, and Frankford Arsenal who are our sponsors. Here, we at TFB hope to inform, entertain, and even inspire any would-be gunsmith or armorer out there. Ideally, with the information I provide and with the help of our sponsors, you can have some useful knowledge pertaining to the conservation and improvement of firearms technology while at the same time sharing experiences and teaching each other new tips and tricks along the way in the comments. Digging deep into what it is to be an armorer or gunsmith has significance but what is important is what those people do to show they’ve earned that title. I am happy to share my experiences and knowledge and hope it is informative!
Make your personal safety a priority:
- Practice proper gun safety. Always make sure before the firearm hits your bench that it is unloaded and safe to be handled.
- Wear the proper safety equipment. The main one would be safety glasses (decent ones) since parts are often under spring tension and you may work with high RPM tools. Other honorable mentions would be latex gloves or a respirator when working with potentially harmful solvents and oils. Also hearing protection when working with loud machinery or test-firing firearms.
- Modifications, alterations, and customizations will void your firearm’s warranty 9.5 times out of 10. Please take that into consideration before attempting any at-home gunsmithing.
- If you are unsure about proper safety practices, disassembly procedures, or warranty standards, stop, put down the tools, and consult a competent gunsmith.
Brief Overview: Intelidropper Electronic Powder Measure
Just a few years back Frankford Arsenal launched the newest addition to their electronic scale line in the form of the Intellidropper Electronic Powder Measure. The Intellidropper Electronic Powder Measure is a powder dispenser, measuring tool, and scale all built into one tool. Even more impressive, the Intellidropper Electronic Powder Measure is automatic in its function. Ultra-specific grain weights can be typed in and the Intellidropper will do all the work for you.
The Intellidropper Electronic Powder Measure takes everything a step further by being Bluetooth compatible for a more hands-off-the-scale approach. Using Frankford Arsenal’s app you can plug in specific powder charges on your phone and even save reloading recipes for future use. The app is available on most app stores and is completely free.
Specifications and Highlights: Intelidropper Electronic Powder Measure
The Frankford Arsenal Electronic Powder Measure comes packaged in a well-put-together box displaying all the highlights. One of my first impressions was how well everything is packed. Every piece is separately packaged and well protected by foam, plastic wrap, and bubble wrap. The two 50g calibration weights come packaged individually and with small certificates. The Intellidropper features a removable hopper, drain cap, scale platform, and hopper cap.
- Large Back-Lit LCD Display With Easy-To-See Controls
- Free App Available for Download With Features Like, Preloaded Bullet and Powder
- Databases, Preloaded Cartridge List, Preloaded Powder List and More
- Auto and Manual Trickle Capability
- Holds up to 7000GR (1LB) Of Powder and Has +/- 0.1 Grain Accuracy
- Features Bluetooth Capability
- 12.75 inch L x 12.5 inch W x 9.5 inch D and a weight of 7.5lbs
The Frankford Arsenal® Intellidropper is the most advanced, intelligent and precise electronic powder measure on the market today. The Intellidropper features a proprietary powder calibration button for fast and accurate powder measurements. Auto and manual trickle capability maintain up to 250 grains of powder per throw. Holds more than 7,000gr (1lb) of powder and offers +/- 0.1 grain accuracy. The Intellidropper dispenses powder two-times faster than other powder measures on the market. Frankford Arsenal’s Intellidropper mobile app makes reloading your ammunition easier than ever.
It’s designed, so you can spend more time loading and less time searching. This app works alongside the Intellidropper, storing your load recipes and data with the most intelligent and comprehensive technology of its kind. This user-friendly app neatly categorizes, organizes and stores your load recipes for quick accessibility. Its dual screen compatibility syncs with the Intellidropper and features state-of-the-art memory retention.
This app also features a cost center-calculator. Just punch in the information and it will give you a detailed price list of how much each round cost to build. As software engineers continue to develop the app, there will be direct updates available for the Intellidropper and mobile app to expand its intellectual capacity and make overall improvements. Frankford Arsenal’s proprietary Intellidropper delivers unmatched accuracy at the bench and in the field.
Closing Thoughts: Intelidropper Electronic Powder Measure
The Frankford Arsenal Electronic Powder Measure is a cool setup and seems really handy. When I use this to reload some .30 Carbine and .45-70 Government, I will have one of Frankford Arsenal’s other scales on standby just to double-check the dropped measurements but considering the degree of accuracy these automatic dispensers have once set up well, I am not too worried. Until then make sure you folks stay safe out there and hopefully soon I’ll give you a deeper dive into my experience using the Frankford Arsenal Electronic Powder Measure!
As always, thank you for reading TFB! Be safe out there, have fun while shooting, and we will see you next time for the TFB Armorer’s Bench brought to you by Wheeler, Tipton, Caldwell, and Frankford Arsenal! Also, let us know what you think in the comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
Caldwell Pro Range Glasses, Clear
The Caldwell® Pro Range Glasses feature a stylish wrap-around design and are a great choice for all shooters. They feature an adjustable nose piece and temples for all day comfort. The scratch resistant lens meets ANSI Z87.1 standards and offers 99.9% UV protection.
Intellidropper Electronic Powder Measure
The Frankford Arsenal® Intellidropper is the most advanced, intelligent and precise electronic powder measure on the market today. The Intellidropper features a proprietary powder calibration button for fast and accurate powder measurements. Auto and manual trickle capability maintain up to 250 grains of powder per throw. Holds more than 7,000gr (1lb) of powder and offers +/- 0.1 grain accuracy. The Intellidropper dispenses powder two-times faster than other powder measures on the market. Frankford Arsenal’s Intellidropper mobile app makes reloading your ammunition easier than ever. It’s designed, so you can spend more time loading and less time searching. This app works alongside the Intellidropper, storing your load recipes and data with the most intelligent and comprehensive technology of its kind. This user-friendly app neatly categorizes, organizes and stores your load recipes for quick accessibility. Its dual screen compatibility syncs with the Intellidropper and features state-of-the-art memory retention. This app also features a cost center-calculator. Just punch in the information and it will give you a detailed price list of how much each round cost to build. As software engineers continue to develop the app, there will be direct updates available for the Intellidropper and mobile app to expand its intellectual capacity and make overall improvements. Frankford Arsenal’s proprietary Intellidropper delivers unmatched accuracy at the bench and in the field.
Bench Top Powder Measure
The Frankford Arsenal bench mounted Powder Measure features a static free aluminum body, a unique hopper shape to eliminate powder bridging and binding, micro-adjustable dispensing, and ultra smooth ball bearing operation which all combine to maximize powder dispensing accuracy. The powder measure comes ready to install with a bench mounting plate.
Powder Trickler
The Frankford Arsenal® Platinum Series Powder Trickler allows very small amounts of powder to be dispensed to achieve precise load weights. Dust/moisture covers protect powder while in the trickler. The Frankford Arsenal® Powder Trickler is designed to work for all powder types, scales and supporting reloading equipment.
Wheeler Universal Bench Block
Made of non-marring urethane, the Universal Pistol Bench Block is perfect for use on M1911 pistols as well as other firearms such as 10/22s.
STAINLESS STEEL TUMBLING MEDIA
The Magnetic Stainless Steel Tumbling Pins are designed to clean brass cases giving a “like new” look. Unlike other media like corn cob or walnut, stainless steel doesn’t create dust and also cleans the inside of cases, primer pockets, and flash holes. Stainless steel also doesn’t damage brass and lasts for multiple uses.
Tipton POWER SWABS – PISTOL CLEANING KIT, 500 COUNT
Tipton’s new Power Swabs are an essential part of your cleaning kit. They’re disposable, fast, and easy to use, plus they provide no-mess cleaning with all your favorite solvents and oils. They also fit lands and grooves better than a patch for maximum cleaning.
