Marking Ideas for Dear Tine Powder Measures.

[GriscomRun]

May I presume these measures are by volumn ? That's the way my adj. measure is set.

 

[necchi]

I hadn't even thought of that, but it's a great idea!

The "spout" side is nice, but keep in mind that opening one side of the hole you make in the tine will add to the volume of the pour.
I get the measure "close too" the volume I want, then shape the spout or pour part of the tine,, then finish to the desired volume with depth control.
FWIW,, I've used roman numerals scratched/scrimed to the tine, small "X's" and "V's"
75grns = LXXV

 

[Daryl Crawford]

May I presume these measures are by volumn ? That's the way my adj. measure is set.

Yes, volume measures

 

[Brazos John]

May I presume these measures are by volumn ? That's the way my adj. measure is set.

Yes. Using your adjustable measure set to your selected volume, find a drill bit that matches that volume. Drill into the tine to match the depth of your measure, finish the interior, and you're set. If you overdrill, you can trim the top of the tine.
Read all the other tips in this thread before drilling. Lots of great info from folks that have been there and done it!

 

[Daryl Crawford]

I taped my bits at the depth desired so I didn't over drill. I intended to be about 5-10 grains shy so I could make the rest up by widening the mouth and smoothing the inside.

 

[Brokennock]

The "spout" side is nice, but keep in mind that opening one side of the hole you make in the tine will add to the volume of the pour.

Only if you don't account for it. Or if you fill it past the lower edge.

 

[Brokennock]

Good idea. I'll practice on unusable pieces before messing up the good tines.
I keep learning more and more from y'all!

I didn't say practice on unusable pieces.
I'd say just go for it. But, if you screw up, it's okay, learn from it, move forward. Don't plan on screwing up, go for success,,,, without fear of failure.

 

[BadDaditood]

This is a great thread!
This must be the place to ask how to get a stuck ball out of an antler tip…?!?

 

[Brazos John]

This must be the place.....

This is the place.....

 

[Brazos John]

...how to get a stuck ball out of an antler tip...

Sounds like an interesting story or a bad joke!

 

[Brokennock]

This is a great thread!
This must be the place to ask how to get a stuck ball out of an antler tip…?!?

Depends. Lead ball or one of.........

 

[Ames]

Over drill but don't want to trim the top of the tine and ruin the shape?
Polish the inside and the spout. Fill it with the amount of powder you intended it to hold. Mark the level of the powder with a pencil on the inside. Dump out the powder and hold the tine in a vice. Fill the tine with black dye with an eyedropper to the pencil line and wait 30 minutes. Dump the dye back into the jar and proceed.

 

[Brokennock]

Over drill but don't want to trim the top of the tine and ruin the shape?
Polish the inside and the spout. Fill it with the amount of powder you intended it to hold. Mark the level of the powder with a pencil on the inside. Dump out the powder and hold the tine in a vice. Fill the tine with black dye with an eyedropper to the pencil line and wait 30 minutes. Dump the dye back into the jar and proceed.

I use an over-sharpened dental hook and scratch a line at the level of the powder. When I dump the powder I scratch it deeper. Rub some fine powder or graphite powder against it with my finger and I have a black line.
There is a roof over our shooting area at my club and it makes things too dark. Having the inside of the measure black would definitely lead to overpours and spills.

 

[Ames]

Never had to shoot at a club. Don't know what it would be like to listen to all those rules. But I see your point.
Living on the edge up here you tend to take it for granted. Could never move again into an area where I can't just go out the back door with powder.

 

[smo]

I’ve found there is a big difference in a shooting range/ club & a Muzzleloading club/ range…
Personally I prefer the Muzzleloading club… But I mostly shoot at home!
No one too blame for missing but myself…

I never cared much for getting showered with hot brass while I was loading…
And you can only warn some people so many times about the touch hole…
Just sayin’…

 

[Brokennock]

I truly wish I had the option of shooting on my own land "just stepping out my back door."

 

[tom_in_vt]

Cool projects! I like the domino idea as well!

 

[Mad L]

Not pretty, shiny, and smooth but I once saw a Bush craft video where he used a red hot nail to Burn the measure hole out. A lot more work then running a power drill down but really didnt take all that long as he used two nails, as one cooled he returned it to the fire and grabbed the other one. As explained; horn is basically 'hair' so burning wasn't really that difficult.

For getting the right valume; he had a pre-measured amount of Sand, just keep burning in and around until it took the desired amount.

Oh, but he recommended Not doing it this way indoors.

 

[FishDFly]

to get the right amount of powder in it, I balled up toilet paper and inserted it into the bottom / base, and it will stay there.

Good idea.

 

[hanshi]

I make mine using the time tested method of trial and error. Seriously, I start with a piece of antler suitable for the volume I've decided on for the measure. I first decide the volume then get to work making the measure to dispense that particular volume. I start drilling with a smaller bit and then use a larger one. I make mine smooth and slick on the inside for an easy flow of powder. These two measures hold 60 grns by volume for the larger one and 30 grns for the smaller.