steve_b_wales Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Does anyone use the above? I'm thinking of getting a set, just to load my .22 Hornet, as it only requires a maximum of 13 grns of powder. I won't be loading too many at a time, so I thought the dippers may be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 i do made a charge chart based on specific powders (density is different) very quick and accurate if you standardize how you fill the dipper https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Au0f-ch1y3-2dHBOME9xdHo1WFhPMzE4YUZvZHFPOHc&usp=drive_web#gid=6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I use them for loading 357 as one in particular gives an accurate 9 grains which is what i use. A helpful tip.To get rid of static in the plastic so the powder dont stick is put a little fabric softener in a bowl of water and dunk the scoops then allow to air dry. Cant explain why it works,but it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Custom alternative... Take used hornet case ... mark level of usual weighed load ... trim case to mark, chamfer, polish .... Make handle ... recheck load etc with each new powder batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Custom alternative... Take used hornet case ... mark level of usual weighed load ... trim case to mark, chamfer, polish .... Make handle ... recheck load etc with each new powder batch. Sounds like a good idea. I was thinking of trying to make something that holds the exact amount of powder, to save me buying a whole set of dippers. I use them for loading 357 as one in particular gives an accurate 9 grains which is what i use. A helpful tip.To get rid of static in the plastic so the powder dont stick is put a little fabric softener in a bowl of water and dunk the scoops then allow to air dry. Cant explain why it works,but it does. A good tip that, and if I eventually buy a set of dippers, I'll follow your instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I had a few 2.2cc dippers that came with sets of dies that I bought. They were too big for the amount of powder I wanted to measure, so I ground one down until it measured 12.5 grn of powder. Once the handle has been glued back on, I'll try it again and see what it measures. Hopefully, it will be just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I think a whole set of dippers and volumetric powder chart costs about £7, i have a set and do use them but ALWAYS with accurate balance beam scales and a trickler when im playing around with low volume(numerically) handloads. I actually find it quite fun to use them and with my electric trickler, hardly much slower than my DPS5, certainly more accurate! The cheapest I've found so far is £12.99, but then I would have to pay £4.00 delivery. I will check the measures with a beam scale. I only want it for my .22 Hornet. The maximum load with Lil'Gun powder is 13grn. I intend to load around 12.3grn and see what it's like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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