Powder Measures

[JustinR]

Is there a powder measure out there that you do not need to use cubic centimeter conversions with? In other words, with a LEE Perfect Powder Measure, I have to do a mathematical formula to figure out the charge in grains. I HATE THIS.

I'm wondering if anyone knows of a measure that does NOT use this system that they would recommend.....

 

[scooterj]

You should check your measure with a scale. The Lee chart is an estimate as powder density will change from lot to lot.

 

[FTRrookie]

Throw the instruction booklet away and like scooterj said use a scale. My RCBS doesn't have any numbers or markings on it at all. I just screw in or out until I think I'm close then weigh a charge. Make adjustments and weigh again. Until you get it where you want it. I tried a Lee powder measure but found it was too inconsistent. Or maybe it would be more accurate to say it was too tempermental. If you don't pull the handle exactly the same every time your charges will be all over the scale. My rcbs will be within .1 grain no matter how I pull the handle.

 

[Leadslugga]

Yeah, I also use the RCBS. You'll be best off getting yourself a scale. I don't like the idea of the lee powder measure only allowing certain charges. I like the ability to throw any charge I want.

If you get another powder measure, I would recommend the Lyman. I have the RCBS and a friend of mine has the Lyman. I used both and I liked the lyman better. It has a coarse and fine adjustment knob so it is easier to tune in to the exact charge you want. With the RCBS I have to do a lot of trial and error to get it just right. The RCBS has a simpler mechanism, though.

 

[artabr]

Buy a scale.

Harrells powder measures for the win.

http://www.harrellsprec.com/



Art

 

[tactical723]

On some of the cheaper measures, they work fine, I used the Lee Perfect Powder Measure but always used my antique Lyman scale to get the grain measurements that I need compatible to the adjustment screw, the comparison / conversion chart is not accurate and hard to convert

 

[DesmoDucRob]

Is there a powder measure out there that you do not need to use cubic centimeter conversions with? In other words, with a LEE Perfect Powder Measure, I have to do a mathematical formula to figure out the charge in grains. I HATE THIS.

I'm wondering if anyone knows of a measure that does NOT use this system that they would recommend.....

You'll always have to do that conversion. Charge data is given in weight, and a powder measure throws each charge by volume, so since powders have varying density, you'll always have to use the VMD conversion. ...and as others have said; a scale, not a calculator/chart tells you if you've reached the proper charge.