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[ORBushman]

Ok so, I got this little field powder measure used and with no instructions. Anyone use it and if so, how do you read the increments on it. Sorry, if this sounds dumb but, never used one of these before. Traditions website says it measures 30 - 120 grains but, no instructions on how.

 

[hawkeye2]

loosen the knurled ring, slide plunger out till the grains you want lines up with the edge of the ring and tighten, at least that's how I believe it works.

 

[ORBushman]

loosen the knurled ring, slide plunger out till the grains you want lines up with the edge of the ring and tighten, at least that's how I believe it works.

I figured that part out but, don't know how to read the numbers. They aren't exactly marked 30-120.

 

[hawkeye2]

That's strange, how are they marked?

 

[deermanok]

If just a single number, like 2, 3, 4, etc. It means 20, 30, 40 and so on.

 

[ORBushman]

You know, I greatly appreciate the help but, this piece of trash is going in the trash! I can barely read the stupid numbers on it even with my glasses on! Can't hold my phone steady enough to photo it so, it's getting 86'd!

 

[ORBushman]

I'll buy a new one that has instructions and I can read!

 

[deermanok]

Lol, maybe get a set of fixed powder measures

 

[64Springer]

Or just set it and forget.

A million Ron Popiel commercials can't be wrong.

 

[ORBushman]

Lol, maybe get a set of fixed powder measures

That probably is the best answer! Then once I've got a load figured out, can just make a dedicated setup for each rifle.

 

[BillRob]

This will work just fine for you - just have to get used to it. The plunger will go in either way, and each line has two numbers. Use the lower number if the closed end of the plunger is on the top and the higher one if the open end of the plunger is on top. Kind of hard to read, but once you figure out what load you want, you won't be changing it much anyway. Good luck!

 

[Ames]

Figure out the amount you would commonly use, and index it with a line etched with the edge of a 3-sided file. Ignore the numbers after that.
Even old eyes can find that type of line. I know first-hand.

 

[SamTex1949]

Im wondering if the #s represented "drams" ?

 

[Rancocas]

What BillRob said above. ^^ I have one of these, also. I normally don't use it, but I keep it as a spare in the bottom of my shot bag.

 

[toot]

Or just set it and forget.

A million Ron Popiel commercials can't be wrong.

does it say spray black paint on it to cover up the bald spot? that is what he used.

 

[Cruzatte]

Im wondering if the #s represented "drams" ?

Bingo!