Powder measure opinions

[TheTexasRAT]

Throwing two charges to reach the load seems counterproductive. When throwing larger charges of stick powder, I found consistency increased when I tapped the side of the measure cavity X times with my finger to settle the charge. This DOES work but must be relatively consistent for each throw of the measure.

It has been purported by many that smaller cavities are more accurate, so throwing 2 half charges in the pistol cylinder should be more accurate than one large charge from the rifle cylinder. So the story goes.

 

[bhp9]

It has been purported by many that smaller cavities are more accurate, so throwing 2 half charges in the pistol cylinder should be more accurate than one large charge from the rifle cylinder. So the story goes.

In my own experience throwing two charges doubles tha error you already have when throwing one charge.

 

[HOLVY006]

I have a Harrell's Premium and Schuetzen. I also have a Redding 3 BR. The Harrell's are better for me.

 

[Rum River]

I like my Lyman 55 and the Dillon on my 550.

 

[Paul B]

I couldn't stand to pay $11 for a folded piece of sheet metal. Now that it's easier to afford, JB probably made the price go to $23.

Nope. $19.99 on sale for $12.49 on Amazon but only 2 remain (which means none).

Keep it simple. I made baffles out of well cleaned beer cans. Actually, I cleaned the baffle after I made them.
Paul B.

 

[Paul B]

In my own experience throwing two charges doubles tha error you already have when throwing one charge.

Depends on the cartridge you're charging. Some cartridges take well over 100 gr. of powder. With the proper rifle, you can load the .416 Rigby using .416 Weatherby data. That's something like 115 gr. of powder under a 400 gr. bullet. While I do not try to attain Weatherby velocity from my Ruger #1, it certain can handle the load. However, it and my .404 Jeffery kick hard enough as is.

Doble charging a cartridge like the 30-06 may of may not be a waste of time and energy. Just something someone would have to experiment with and judge the results for him or herself.
Paul B.

 

[DBnoise]

I read a article in Varmint Hunter magazine that did a comparison between weight vs volume. I will have to find that and read it. I have come to my conclusion if I am getting 10-15 fps extreme spread and sd in the 5s things must be working good. I can say though at times some of my best groups at 100 yards the spread was 100fps. This is why now when I develop a load it is at 200 for groups.

Throwing two charges to reach the load seems counterproductive. When throwing larger charges of stick powder, I found consistency increased when I tapped the side of the measure cavity X times with my finger to settle the charge. This DOES work but must be relatively consistent for each throw of the measure.

It is the law of averages. Hitting the sweet spot of the measure. Throwing charge of powder is just as much as whatever technique you develop that works for.

 

[s4s4u]

Throwing two charges to reach the load seems counterproductive. When throwing larger charges of stick powder, I found consistency increased when I tapped the side of the measure cavity X times with my finger to settle the charge. This DOES work but must be relatively consistent for each throw of the measure.

One of the things I like best about the Lyman 55 is the "knocker". You get a rhythm going, knock on the upstroke to settle the charge and knock on the downstroke to make sure all the powder leaves the tube. Very consistent!

 

[jgt]

I use a Redding BR30 and Lyman 55 along with a couple of Belding and Mull powder measures. I have a little Hornady measure that uses bushing for some pistol loads.

 

[woodperson]

I use a RCBS Uniflow and a Redding 30. Both work flawlessly with no quirks.

 

[sceva]

I liked my old Redding # 2 with a baffle in it.

 

[Mobuck]

General conscientious is whatever each individual has is better than something else. ;)
No complaints from all the input. I ended up with a like new RCBS and maybe some suggestions about the Hornady I already had. Some combination of these options should get me to a happy place measure wise. Thanks guys.
I prefer to do load test & eval immediately(as in: load 5, test fire, evaluate) so when warmer weather arrives and before spring planting I intend to do some loading.