Static electric build up on powder thrower

Unbatoloco

Somewhere on this forum ,I read that static electricity can affect the measure of powder thrown by a powder thrower .I have a Lee progressive 1000 press and sometimes have small inconsistencies in the amount of powder thrown by the press .I shoot target pistol (38 special mainly)competitatively locally but cannot seem to get consistently good grouping shots (even in a bolt down pistol rest).Could these small inconsistencies in amount of powder thrown (anything up to .4 grain)account for bad grouping and if static electricity build up is the cause of inconsistent powder throwing ,how do you stop it building up or get rid of it Thanks for your time .

drawn

I would try a few different powders and Yes a half a grain may make a difference.

Greywolf807

As far as stopping static buildup - get a powder thrower with a metal chute instead of plastic.

sealyon

A quick spritz of Static Guard to the outside of the powder drop should work fine. Make sure not to contaminate the powder or primers with it. Can be bought at most any store that sell laundry supplies. I use it on the outside of my powder funnels for the same reason.

fergusonmorse392

EMPTY POWDER MEASURE, AND GET A FABRIC SOFTENER SHEET FROM THE LAUNDRY ROOM WIPE INSIDE & OUTSIDE SHOULD CURE STATIC,>>> WHAT KIND OF POWDER ARE YOU USING? YOU SAY YOU ARE LOADING TARGET LOADS, BULLSEYE IS A TIME TESTED POWDER, WITH 2.5, 2.6, OR 2.7 GRS WITH A 148GR WADCUTTER BULLET SHOULD GIVE EXC, RESULTS & THE LEE MEASURE SHOULD METER THIS WITH IN .01 EACH TIME. ANOTHER EXC POWDER IS 700X, 2.7 GRS. WITH SAME BULLET.

fergusonmorse392

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EMPTY POWDER MEASURE, AND GET A FABRIC SOFTENER SHEET FROM THE LAUNDRY ROOM WIPE INSIDE & OUTSIDE AND THE DISC HOLES, SHOULD CURE STATIC,>>> WHAT KIND OF POWDER ARE YOU USING? YOU SAY YOU ARE LOADING TARGET LOADS, BULLSEYE IS A TIME TESTED POWDER, WITH 2.5, 2.6, OR 2.7 GRS WITH A 148GR WADCUTTER BULLET SHOULD GIVE EXC, RESULTS & THE LEE MEASURE SHOULD METER THIS WITH IN .01 EACH TIME. ANOTHER EXC POWDER IS 700X, 2.7 GRS. WITH SAME BULLET.

Unbatoloco

I am using Winchester WST powder in varying amounts from 2.5 grains to 3.6 grains ,depending on what discipline I am shooting and size projectile I am using. I am somewhat restricted on types of powder available in Australia so I have been sticking to the most readily available. I will try the fabric softener sheet. Thanks for your help everyone ![D]