what do you guys use to measure your powder ? i have have two powder measures and niether one is very accurate. right now i use the better one to get me close then i trickel powder in as i weigh it on a scale. but i want to load more rounds faster now and the old way takes quite a lot of time.
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Re: powder measure
An RCBS automatic scale, forgot what model.
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Re: powder measure
Which two powder measures do you use?
If it does not have a baffle in the hopper, start by purchasing or making one.
I weighed 100 rounds for my 223 AI tonight..variance was 0.04 grains (4 one hundreths).
If it does not have a baffle in the hopper, start by purchasing or making one.
I weighed 100 rounds for my 223 AI tonight..variance was 0.04 grains (4 one hundreths).
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Re: powder measure
I use an RCBS 10-10 scale. It works very well. I put a magnifying glass in front of the pointer so I can see it better. I'm very happy with it.
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Re: powder measure
I have a Redding powder measuer that is very accurate. With any powder measure the baffle is the a big key to making it more consistent. I also have a RCBS uniflow that is pretty good. The ultimate that I have is the RCBS chargemaster. The rcbs is by far better than the Lyman in automatic dispensers. The Lyman tends to jam with ball powder, it is slower, and harder to clean.
Re: powder measure
Some powders meter better than others, also you have to operate the measure the same each time for best results. Jim
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Re: powder measure
Redding BR-30 with baffle here.... RCBS Uniflows on my progressive pistol presses.