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crow#2
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Could someone here do a simple test for me. Hopefully you have some unique powder. All I want to know is if you measure 8 gr. Of unique on digital or balance beam and then pour that into a 45 colt case how far does it fill the case?
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crow#2
Single-Sixer
Here is
contender
Ruger Guru
If nobody does it before I get time,, I'll do the 8.0 grns of unique in a .45 case for you.
crow#2
Single-Sixer
I sure appreciate it. I think my scales are going funky
contender
Ruger Guru
If you have electronic scales,, don't use them under fluorescent lights. They will act up.
Aqualung
Blackhawk
My bench has small fluorescent cubicle lights under the cabinet, right above the scale and it doesn't give me any issues...
...but maybe that's because I use a scrounged precision lab balance for a reloading scale:
I have more issues with air movement than the lights...hence the glass doors.
These particular "helpers" are gone and I haven't done any loading to see how "helpful" the "new generation" boys are...
I do have an RCBS electronic powder scale stashed away, but it always seemed to be slightly off, but maybe I was too fussy, since I'm used to the balance's precision. May have to dig it up and check it out again.
Aqualung
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Ruger Guru
"Could someone here do a simple test for me. Hopefully you have some unique powder. All I want to know is if you measure 8 gr. Of unique on digital or balance beam and then pour that into a 45 colt case how far does it fill the case?'
Ok, I managed to do a bit of measuring.
I took an empty case, using calipers for all measurements.
OAL of the empty case; 1.294
Internal depth of empty case; 1.118.
Added 8.0 grns of Unique.
Depth from case mouth to top of powder; .720 approximately. (powder can shift a little or depth stem can be a tiny bit off.)
So, 8.0 grns of Unique filled up approximately .398 of the case. Of you round it off,, (remembering that the stem could have been off a tiny bit,) you get a fill of .400 in round numbers.
Ok, I managed to do a bit of measuring.
I took an empty case, using calipers for all measurements.
OAL of the empty case; 1.294
Internal depth of empty case; 1.118.
Added 8.0 grns of Unique.
Depth from case mouth to top of powder; .720 approximately. (powder can shift a little or depth stem can be a tiny bit off.)
So, 8.0 grns of Unique filled up approximately .398 of the case. Of you round it off,, (remembering that the stem could have been off a tiny bit,) you get a fill of .400 in round numbers.
I(and probably many others) have loaded a gazillion 38sp rounds using a LEE scoop. That might be better than the questionable el-cheapo electronic scale.
Cheap digital scales aren't reliable. You would be better off with a set of Lee spoons.
jules
Single-Sixer
Not sure how much this helps but this is 8gr of unique in a 45acp case.
crow#2
Single-Sixer
Is that less than half the casing
"Is that less than half the casing"
I'm interested to know where this question is leading.
I'm interested to know where this question is leading.
bobski
Hunter
half full or half empty? lol.
crow#2
Single-Sixer
That looks good. I'm just waiting on scales
Watch fleabay and pick up a low price rcbs/ohaus scale.
crow#2
Single-Sixer
just checking a dipper it seemed like a really small amount. Dipper is good and thinking back some of my 44mag loads years ago looked awfully small amount also. All is well.
Ah, dippers work pretty good if you're filling them consistently. I still use them on occasion.
beentheredone
Single-Sixer
Anyone weighing powder with any sort of scale should have a set of check weights. In 10 seconds at the start of a session you can verify your scale.
