80 grains of powder measuring container

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Anyone have a common device to do this without weighing?

Sage 1

mbsams

Yes - adjustable brass - volume measuring devices are common - check Dixie - google them up

Odawgp

quote:Originally posted by Sage1
Anyone have a common device to do this without weighing?

Sage 1


28 ga shot shell cut down to hold a measured 80gr charge will do in a pinch

redhead71

+1 on 28 ga i use a 410 hull cut down for powder charge measuring

Chief Shaway

I've used the end of a horn before. Start with the amount of powder you want, pour it in and mark the spot. Then either cut or just pour to the mark. I usually just use an adjustable measurerer.

gh64

A 5ml vial measured at the 5ml (2nd. line from top) is so close to 80 grains I don't thnk you'll know the difference.[:)]

tomahawk

a empty 45-70 cartridge holds 75 grains[;)]

timhill100

i use film containers or torche tip containers, i premeasure at home maybe 20 or 30 and take them to the range or field for hunting. no need to measure u already did that at home just open container pour down barrel, fast and easy

wpage

Anyone else have a handy measuring device helpful for the 80 grain charge?

Looking for simple solution for pyrodex...

Thanks!

navc130

According to the Dixie Gunworks catalog the following cartridge cases hold the following grain weight of blackpowder (bottleneck cases like the 30-06 are cut off at the start of the shoulder): 45-70=75, 30-06=70, 30-30=42, 45 Colt=42, 44-40=41, 38-40=40, 45 auto=28, 38 Special=24, 30 Carbine=20, 32 Long=15, 32 Short=10 22 Long=5, 22 Short=2. Using a combination of cases should get you very close to 80 grains.

wpage

Sounds like a full 30-06 casing is about 80 grains from that post...
Thanks!