Measuring powder??

dcloco

Is there an easy way to set up your reloading bench to measure powder?

I have mine set up, with the bottom of the powder measure about 2" from the pan on my beam scale. Every time that I throw a charge, a little pit splashes out of the pan. Thoughts?

1KYDSTR

They are really meant to drop powder into the brass, not an object that is not in oclusive seal with the mouth of the dispense/drop tube. I always use the brass as a measuring vessel because of the reasons you mention. There are electronic measures and tricklers that will cut down the steps, but they are a pricey solution.

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jimbowby

[8D]Yea dcloco, I think I told you earlier that I use the PACT digital scale and a powder trickler to get each load(IMR 4895/4831/4198/AA2230c/UNIQUE)-the Pact maintains consistence in all the powders, no matter what their physical shape.I used to use the Lee powder measure, but what a PITA-so I just went and got the PACT from Midway.RELIEF.[:o)][:o)][:)][:D]

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dcso3009

I just take the pan off my scale every time I weigh a charge. Yes it is one more step, but it keeps things a little cleaner.

dcloco

Thanks for the info. I am reloading for better accuracy in my Savage 12FVS-see this thread -

http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=151790

...not "volume" loading. Most of the reloading that I will be doing is due to the need to lessen the cost and get better accuracy.

Tonight, I loaded 100 rounds for the Savage - cost...$22. Includes primers, bullets, & powder. Took a couple hours. So, for the naysayers on the other thread...I still made $25/hour...and got better quality ammo for my rifles.

JustC

if throwing by hand, you'll need to verify each load on the scale. I hold the pan right up tight to the drop tube, and then lower it after the charge is thrown. THEN I verify the charge on the scale.

I use the digital scale/dispenser for all match accuracy work,..but for non-customs for 100-200yds etc I throw charges as long as it is ball powder or small extruded grain powders.

why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
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jonk

My RCBS powder dispenser throws charges consistently if ball powder, to .01 grain, good enough for any work I do. Otherwise, I would invest in an electronic scale and perhaps trickler, though I don't have one of those yet.

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dcloco

Thanks for the info!

gunnut505

I use a case of the particular caliber I'm loading and after weighing several charges, I grind the case to that size to use for a dipper under the measure. I welded a little handle on the side and it works great for checking while I'm seating or depriming. Just run it under the measure, pour it into the pan, wait 3-5 seconds, and it's go or no-go.
I use a Lee Safety scale to verify my PACT digital scale, which verifies my loads through the Lee Perfect Powder Measure. This combo is capable of +/- .1grain accuracy.
If you're throwing charges by hand, one at a time; you need to develop a rhythm that neither jars the measure on the up- or-down strokes, makes a full pull both ways, and is as smooth and consistent pull-to-pull as you can be. Make sure your measure is at least 3/4 full to get an even pressure on the powder column.

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dcloco

Thanks for the info...again!