Measuring powder

[sid the sniper]

Do most people measure out powder with scales or use an auto powder measure? Also do people use singlr stage presses or turret presses?

[steve_b_wales]

I use scales to measure my first charge from the Lee Perfect Powder Measure, then check one or two every 30/40 loads. No need really because the powder measure is accurate, but I have always done this.

Edited May 24, 2009 by steve_b_wales

[The Burpster]

Use to use Lee dispenser and Lyman scales. Now use a Pact setup..... Very slick.

[lineshooter]

I use a turret press to load 357 and 44-40 using the lee autodisc method, i just check every 20 or so rounds on the scales, but it never alters.

 

I also use a turret press for 308, I used to weigh every charge but now use a perfect measure as per Steve B`s post, again once set load setting doesn`t alter.

 

Did notice a slight variation between digital and mechanical scales, only by a grain or two though.

 

Kevin

[reaper6]

auto disc and check with scales every 20 rounds

[sid the sniper]

how do you get the auto disc to dispense the right amount of powder?

[Harnser]

I now only load .308 and weigh each load seperately . I start with a powder dipper and finish with a powder trickler .

Only takes seconds for consistant loads . When i used to load for pistol i used a lee pro 1000 and every station was auto .

Harnser .

[sid the sniper]

Do people use tumblers and how many firings do people get from brass, also how much would a complete reloading kit cost?

[lineshooter]

What calibre are you looking to reload Sid, some good offers on Lee complete kits at the moment see Henry Kranks some include a how to and data book.

 

A lot depends on your budget too

 

Kevin

[macca]

Lyman 1200 dps II auto powder scale/thrower, redding competition powder thrower for nitro loads. Lyman black powder thrower and electronic scales for black powder. Back up reference scale is a set of RCBS 10/10 scales. RCBS O frame press for nitro Simplex master turret press for black powder. I load a lot.

Cheers

[mickeylove]

I reload my .223 with an rcbs powder trickler and check each load with a cheap lee beam scale and would say that 1/5 of the loads go back in the pot (but then maybe Im a bit too picky).

[malantone]

I use the Lee hand Loader kit and a beam scale, I weigh every time, it doesen`t take long, and the results are very good.

Edited May 26, 2009 by malantone

[DaveK]

Did notice a slight variation between digital and mechanical scales, only by a grain or two though.

 

Kevin

 

You sure you really mean that Kevin? If that's the case it could be dangerous both with too light a load and too hot.

Edited June 3, 2009 by DaveK

[lineshooter]

I`ve sorted it now Dave, it was bugging me because before both my digital and balance beam scales had been accurate, I am working up to a load with Hogdons Varget powder and 155 grain Sierra matchking so by weighing everyload it was highlighting the variance.

 

I changed the batteries in the electronic ones and recalibrated the Lee scales all ok now.

 

Kevin