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mrbigsteel

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Does anyone have suggestions for a good way to store pre-measured charges for loading a BP revolver at the range?

I've seen paper cartridge preparation videos on YouTube and am definitely going to try that someday, but am currently looking for something like small vials that will hold 15-30 grains of BP. Any suggestions?
 
How many pre-charged containers are we talking? Things could get extremely cluttered and confusing in a hurry...I like to keep things as simple as possible.
With paper cartridges, when you shoot they are gone. pre-measured tubes of some kind and you could fund yourself standing in a pile of them..

Keeping things well organized, SIMPLE, using a loading stand is my preference...

A typical range outing for me, I shoot at least a box of balls (100) that's a lot of loading tubes...... :shocked2:
 
I've never done it that way but someone gave be some BP stuff and part of it had something similar to a wallet with elastic bands and like 6 vials in it apparently to hold charges for a revolver. Might be something like you want.
 
Was thinking about 30 charges or so. I agree that paper cartridges are simpler when you are at the range, but one must make the cartridges, and I wanted to avoid that for now.
 
Winchester Sutler carries tubes. I have some for my pistols and some for my rifle. I found that they had a static cling to them that kept a small portion of powder stuck to the inside. I was told I could rub them with a dryer sheet or something I forgot, but I never did. They've just sat there.
http://winchestersutler.com/ShotLoad.html#QCTube
 
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For static you can also mix a little Dawn detergent with water. Dunk the bottles in the mixture, then drain, do not rinse but let dry that way.

Bigsteel, how about some center fire cartridge cases. You just need to plug/cap them some how and you could get one of those plastic cartridge cases to carry them in. Not PC but it would work.
 
I once used prime time lil cigar tubes. Worked great (easy pour as they are slim) but as per Clyde they were a slight PIA. 30 would be manageable, I too often shoot 75-100 shots when the revolver is the gun of the day and 100 of them is a PIA! :shake:
 
rodwha said:
Winchester Sutler carries tubes. I have some for my pistols and some for my rifle. I found that they had a static cling to them that kept a small portion of powder stuck to the inside. I was told I could rub them with a dryer sheet or something I forgot, but I never did. They've just sat there.
http://winchestersutler.com/ShotLoad.html#QCTube[/quote]

I've been using the soft tubes form the Winchester Sutler and others for musket and revolver over 25 years and never had a problem with static cling. My wife uses them too and the only thing we do is wash them after every use and after they are dry put them in a coffee can, add a little baby powder and shake so they get a light coating so that they are a little less likely to stick to each other in the tins we transport them in.

I use a filler in my revolvers and this is the procedure for preparing premeasured charges and loading. I take a .58 cal. (red) tube and drop the powder in it from a measure. I then insert a .44 cal tube (yellow) into the .58 tube base first and this is where the baby powder comes in. The filler is dropped into the yellow tube from a measure and the ball is inserted in the mouth of the yellow tube. To load pull the red tube off the yellow one, squeeze the sides slightly to form a funnel and pour the powder into the chamber. Slip the .58 tube back on the .44 tube and squeeze the .44 tube just below the ball to pop it out. Pour the filler into the chamber and set the ball on top. The two empty tubes go back into the tin container (I use the Maxwell House International latte containers) and under the shooting bench till the match is over. This system is reasonably watertight and I've stored prepared rounds for a couple of years without a problem. For a .36 you use the .44 (yellow) tube for the powder and a .36 (white) tube for the filler and ball. Of course if you don't use a filler all you need is the correct tube for the caliber you are shooting.
 
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colorado clyde said:
Are per-measured tubes actually faster and easier than a flask? :hmm:

Hint: I already know the answer... :grin:
That's kind of what I was thinkin.
Whats wrong with a flask or horn and a proper sized measure?
When I shoot my revolver I put 30-36 rounds through it, I sure don't want to carry 30-36 per-measured capped vials somehow when I can carry two items, a horn and a measure.
 
the deal is, you can take 100 pre measured charges all ready to go. With a flask you then bring a bowl, funnel, powder measure and do it on the range. If you have ever used a bowl to catch the powder that falls off when you level a powder charge in the measure, it quickly adds up.

I have some color coded screw on caps, others I just use masking tape and write how many grains of powder is in it.
 
FML said:
the deal is, you can take 100 pre measured charges all ready to go. With a flask you then bring a bowl, funnel, powder measure and do it on the range. If you have ever used a bowl to catch the powder that falls off when you level a powder charge in the measure, it quickly adds up.

I have some color coded screw on caps, others I just use masking tape and write how many grains of powder is in it.

:shocked2: :shocked2: :doh:

There ya go making it difficult again....
 
Well look at it this way. If one uses a loading block with his pre lubed patches and balls in place for easier reloading, why wouldnt he or she bring along pre measured charges?
 
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