Black powder measure
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Black powder measure
What is the best powder measure out there to throw accurate loads. Would like to try loading by volume and seeing how it works.
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Re: Black powder measure
Agree - the B&M is the cat's meow!
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Re: Black powder measure
Is the one made by MVA as good as the older ones?
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Re: Black powder measure
As good. Their micrometer catch measure is an upgrade, an can be used with the B&M.
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Re: Black powder measure
Fellas, there is absolutely no comparison. The Harrell's is the best by far, and I've tried them all. Not having on is a mistake.
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Re: Black powder measure
The MVA is the one I'd choose over any other for BP use. It even meters Swiss Fg pretty well. I also have a Harrel's but I use it for 4227 in my .32-40's and .38-55's. It is also excellent with Swiss 1.5, but mine jams up with Fg.
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Re: Black powder measure
Honestly, for perforating derelict appliances at moderate distances a non ferrous metal table spoon would do or the Lee dipper set.
Advancing out to more serious distance reloading hmmm. If I were to lay down cash today it would be for the MVA. And, order two Teco 120 grain tubes from Track of the Wolf instead of the micrometer tube. Have both and use the Teco Tube (thank you Bryan Youngberg) exclusively with my Belding & Mull measures.
For silhouette loading I use the Lyman 55 these days but do check weigh before dumping into the drop tube. Probably overkill for land fill shooting purposes.
The Lyman and B&M both work just fine with 1F, 2F, 1.5F, and 3F. Both require periodic cleaning and adjustment. How often seems to depend on how much dust is in the powder.
Advancing out to more serious distance reloading hmmm. If I were to lay down cash today it would be for the MVA. And, order two Teco 120 grain tubes from Track of the Wolf instead of the micrometer tube. Have both and use the Teco Tube (thank you Bryan Youngberg) exclusively with my Belding & Mull measures.
For silhouette loading I use the Lyman 55 these days but do check weigh before dumping into the drop tube. Probably overkill for land fill shooting purposes.
The Lyman and B&M both work just fine with 1F, 2F, 1.5F, and 3F. Both require periodic cleaning and adjustment. How often seems to depend on how much dust is in the powder.
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Re: Black powder measure
MVA’s measure is great.
I have one with the extra long hopper, which works well for the large doses of FG dispensed for the 45-110. Yet it requires constant refills.
Though I more often use my RCBS Charge master, and weigh each charge. Consistent volume is of course desired, but even my Belding and Mull or the MVA will have some variations in powder height after drop tubing. 68 plus weighed charges are the norm with out a refill from the charge master. This again begs the question of consistency from can to can of that particular lot.
This is still a old trick I employ using a Rubbermaid pitcher, I blend 5 pounds of the same powder in this container by rolling it. After 2 or more pounds are used, I replace it and repeat the blending process.
This isn’t something new, I learned about it in a book, written in the 1870’s by a Scottish long range shooter. It has prove its worth over the years.
Weight of the powder yields a consistent amount of the components that make up that charges strength. Something else to consider
Kenny W
I have one with the extra long hopper, which works well for the large doses of FG dispensed for the 45-110. Yet it requires constant refills.
Though I more often use my RCBS Charge master, and weigh each charge. Consistent volume is of course desired, but even my Belding and Mull or the MVA will have some variations in powder height after drop tubing. 68 plus weighed charges are the norm with out a refill from the charge master. This again begs the question of consistency from can to can of that particular lot.
This is still a old trick I employ using a Rubbermaid pitcher, I blend 5 pounds of the same powder in this container by rolling it. After 2 or more pounds are used, I replace it and repeat the blending process.
This isn’t something new, I learned about it in a book, written in the 1870’s by a Scottish long range shooter. It has prove its worth over the years.
Weight of the powder yields a consistent amount of the components that make up that charges strength. Something else to consider
Kenny W
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Re: Black powder measure
Btw,
Cody’s method and mine are both outlined in my BPTR Book.
Kenny W.
Cody’s method and mine are both outlined in my BPTR Book.
Kenny W.
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Re: Black powder measure
Been very pleased with my MVA for many years.
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Re: Black powder measure
Personally, didn't like the MVA, to slow. I went back to the Lyman. I find it just as accurate but you do have to clean it and not use the smallest slide too much. After cleaning I coat the parts with case lube spray and let dry before assembly.
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Re: Black powder measure
2 scoops with the Lee 167 Dipper gives minute of refrigerator. But once in a while I stray out in the real world.desert deuce wrote: ↑Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:00 am Honestly, for perforating derelict appliances at moderate distances a non ferrous metal table spoon would do or the Lee dipper set.
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Re: Black powder measure
My biggest problem was my RCBS scale so sticky and slow I was getting aggravated. only took a few minutes on the internet to figure out why though.
Still gonna try volume reloading at some point. I know that's all gunlaker uses. (I think)
Still gonna try volume reloading at some point. I know that's all gunlaker uses. (I think)