Banjoman Hillbilly Joined Jul 10, 2023 Messages 1,164 Reaction score 3,397 Location Hills of East Tennessee Jul 14, 2023 #1 Picked up some empty brass at the range to use as powder measures. One mans junk is a another mans treasure.
Picked up some empty brass at the range to use as powder measures. One mans junk is a another mans treasure.
necchi Cannon MLF Supporter Joined Feb 23, 2009 Messages 16,008 Reaction score 4,627 Location tree Jul 15, 2023 #2 that stuff should be added to this list, https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/black-powder-measures-from-cartridges.58311/
that stuff should be added to this list, https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/black-powder-measures-from-cartridges.58311/
W wm300 32 Cal Joined Apr 16, 2023 Messages 22 Reaction score 44 Location NE Ga Jul 16, 2023 #3 I’ve been using a 38-55 case to measure when shooting targets at 25yards. Actually holds app 47-48 grains. Very accurate charge in my rifle using 2f powder.
I’ve been using a 38-55 case to measure when shooting targets at 25yards. Actually holds app 47-48 grains. Very accurate charge in my rifle using 2f powder.
IanH Klatch MLF Supporter Joined Jun 24, 2023 Messages 1,409 Reaction score 3,478 Location Texas Hill Country Jul 16, 2023 #4 I'll have to check out that link. I do know a .30 Carbine case holds exactly 20 grains of 3F.
K kyron4 50 Cal. Joined Dec 25, 2021 Messages 1,365 Reaction score 2,774 Location Indiana Jul 17, 2023 #5 I have a 50 and a 70 made from cut down 300 Win Mags. I soldered a brass nut on the bottom and tie a lanyard from the measurer to my horn or bag.
I have a 50 and a 70 made from cut down 300 Win Mags. I soldered a brass nut on the bottom and tie a lanyard from the measurer to my horn or bag.