Powder measure

[mjac]

I don't reload too much but I have grown weary of the dipper/tickle and beam scale weigh method and would like to speed things up a bit. The powders I currently use in no particular order are:
IMR 4895, 4064, 4350, 3031. H 4895. WIN 748, 760. RL 15.

Any recommendations for a low volume powder measure would be welcome.

TIA

 

[MUP]

I'm not much faster Mike, just use an RCBS powder throw, and still weight it out and trickle on a digital scale.

 

[DaveB]

Well, I think you are looking for something like this

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/i ... ure-Stand-

or maybe this
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/i ... 10220-Volt

or this
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/i ... ure-Rifle-
or
creme-de-la-creme
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/i ... v120v-Volt)


I hate to tell you this but I use a spoon and a beam scale and an RCBS trickler. After about 8 or 9 starts I can scoop and drop powder in that scale that is within a very few turns of the trickler to bring beam into balance.

 

[fairchaser]

The RBCS electronic powder measure and scale combo is the way to go. Not only will it distribute and weigh down to the grain but it will keep the program for each load internally. I find it even more accurate than the manual scale and trickler method. It's pricey but well worth it in saved time.

 

[Hunter 257W]

I use the RCBS dropper for most rifle loading. Of course you have to trust it to drop the correct charge and not just use it to get close while still "trickling" the last few granules, or you haven't gained any time. You can experiment with how consistent the charges are using any dropper by dropping charges in a beam scale pan and then weighing them. After weighing, dump the powder back in the powder dropper and drop another. Be deliberate in trying for absolute consistency each time and you will see less variance in the dropped charges. For most rifle loading, I do not weigh each charge because I don't see that it makes a difference. I check every 10th or so charge on the scales but dump the rest straight into the case. I've shot tiny little groups doing this even in my heavy barrel 22 CHeetah with IMR 4320 powder.

If you do use a powder dropper as intended, it does speed up your loading a lot.

 

[mjac]

I'm not much faster Mike, just use an RCBS powder throw, and still weight it out and trickle on a digital scale.

Thanks Steve. The RCBS you speak of, is that model also called a Uniflow?

 

[mjac]

I hate to tell you this but I use a spoon and a beam scale and an RCBS trickler. After about 8 or 9 starts I can scoop and drop powder in that scale that is within a very few turns of the trickler to bring beam into balance.

Thank you Dave. Maybe when I get a load I will use no matter what I'll get better at dipping/tickling, but dipping just a few loads and then another few up or down is tedious.

 

[mjac]

I use the RCBS dropper for most rifle loading. Of course you have to trust it to drop the correct charge and not just use it to get close while still "trickling" the last few granules, or you haven't gained any time. You can experiment with how consistent the charges are using any dropper by dropping charges in a beam scale pan and then weighing them. After weighing, dump the powder back in the powder dropper and drop another. Be deliberate in trying for absolute consistency each time and you will see less variance in the dropped charges. For most rifle loading, I do not weigh each charge because I don't see that it makes a difference. I check every 10th or so charge on the scales but dump the rest straight into the case. I've shot tiny little groups doing this even in my heavy barrel 22 CHeetah with IMR 4320 powder.

If you do use a powder dropper as intended, it does speed up your loading a lot.

I have read elsewhere consistency is the key. Good advice. If/when I get a thrower I am sure I'll have to tickle/beam scale for the last little bit. Thanks.

 

[MUP]

I'm not much faster Mike, just use an RCBS powder throw, and still weight it out and trickle on a digital scale.

Thanks Steve. The RCBS you speak of, is that model also called a Uniflow?

Yes sir it is.

 

[Hunter 257W]

My method for dropping powder is that I like to tap the dropper handle 4 times as the powder is falling out. I try to do it exactly the same for each drop. This settles the powder in the hopper so the next charge is more consistent. And always rotate the handle through the full stroke at the same speed. You can get pretty consistent with such an approach. I loaded 50 rounds of 35 Remington last night using IMR 4320 and the several charges I checked with the beam scale were real close to being the same. For sure they were close enough for a Marlin 336 in 35 Remington.

 

[jmoreland]

I use the Lyman Gen 6 and really like it. Super compact on the bench as well

 

[vixty]

^^^^^that if you have 200 bucks to spend.