fieldwanderer Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 For rifle ammunition (.22-250), what I've done so far is use a sort of scoop I made out of an empty 7.62 case cut down and soldered to a piece of brass bar - lee call them dippers I think. I scoop powder out of the tub and tip it into the pan on my scales and use a trickler to finish it off very precisely before tipping it into the case. However, the whole process is pretty slow and can be a bit of a p.i.t.a to be honest so I'm thinking about buying a relatively cheap powder measure, dropping powder into my scale from that and trickling just like I have been. So, I don't see any need for a super fancy measure but don't want something that's so poorly made it causes problems like getting jammed or dropping way too much now and then or whatever; the idea's to speed the process up a little and make it more enjoyable not cause myself more headaches! what's best for under about £40? Or are the cheap ones all rubbish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Lee perfect powder measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Lee perfect powder measure. +1. These are excellent scales for the money, and are very accurate. I've been using them for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Thanks, from what I've seen they're very popular so obviously good enough. How do they compare to a "smart reloader" measure and any others in the same price range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I can only speak for the Lee perfect powder measure. I have used this make of powder thrower for many, many years, and have never had a problem with them. It's accurate, throw after throw, and never loses it's accuracy. When reloading, I check a few loads with my RCBS beam scales, and the Lee has always been spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Perfect Powder measure, as said it's very consistent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I use a Lee perfect measure also, although I never load straight from the measure, always dump and trickle. However, if I was a straight dumper then I think the Lee is as accurate as any of them. I have a fancy Ohaus measure and it's no more accurate than the Lee. The Lee does tend to have a smallish hopper so if you're dropping 50 grains or more a time you will only get around 50 rounds before you need to top-up. Here's a really interesting article by Laurie Holland comparing measures - The Lee came out better than some of the really up-market ones. Page 61 http://www.scribd.com/doc/49879348/Target-Shooter-March-2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 That'll do me then for drop & trickle (isn't that how women do it ) and at about £30, I'm sure it's plenty good enough. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I use the Lee perfect too. Its brill. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 There are a couple of these in the for sale section at the moment. Great bits of kit. Throw half a grain low and trickle up if you're fussy or just throw the whole load if you're not. I throw my deer loads and they shoot sub 1". I only weigh every tenth to check it's all going ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted September 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Oh!? I saw two the other day but they sold while I was mulling it over. I'll have a gander, thanks njc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I've just sold my two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I have one and found it to be very consistent even if just strait dumping. but really fine powder will leak from around the drum. It may be that mine is a bit worn. It's not a lot but still quite annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I have'nt noticed any powder leaking from mine, but I'm using H380 powder, which is fine, but I have'nt compared it to other powders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I have one and found it to be very consistent even if just strait dumping. but really fine powder will leak from around the drum. It may be that mine is a bit worn. It's not a lot but still quite annoying If you take it apart and clean it out, when you put it back together again you can adjust the clearance of the cones by varying the tension on the centre bolt holding it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 If you take it apart and clean it out, when you put it back together again you can adjust the clearance of the cones by varying the tension on the centre bolt holding it together. Have done that pal. It's this 300 mp and have been told h110 does it too such a fine powder. It's not the end of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 If it's a new measure remove the rubber seal and coat both ends with graphite (a pencil will do the job) Eventually with use a layer builds up smoothing the action which helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 If it's a new measure remove the rubber seal and coat both ends with graphite (a pencil will do the job) Eventually with use a layer builds up smoothing the action which helps. Thanks pal will have a go at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetop Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Any one know who has one cheap ?? I needs new one !! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 They're around £30, that is cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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