this most likely been discussed before. Just getting back into shooting I use to order plastics tube with folding caps to load my powder in. Have 1858 44 and a 1851 36. use to load around 50 caps each for day of shooting. so help me cannot remember where to get them an d if they were 2 ml or 5ml tube. thanks for any help.
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Centrifuge tubes....Just go to amazon and type that in...
Lodgewood or s&s firearms
rodwha
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Something else you may be interested in are these rubber tubes sold by Winchester Suttler. They are open-ended and use the projectile as the stopper. Much cheaper than buying the plastic flip-top lid types.
I have these for both pistols and rifle. The powder clung to the insides a bit (static?), but I've been told you can wipe them with a dryer sheet or wash them to fix this. I haven't tried either yet.
I have these for both pistols and rifle. The powder clung to the insides a bit (static?), but I've been told you can wipe them with a dryer sheet or wash them to fix this. I haven't tried either yet.
I've got three of them that I've had for years, but only thing I know about them is I bought them locally, and that place has been out of business for longer than I can remember.
I use them when I'm hunting for reloading for a quick followup shot, instead of nervously trying to measure out a load in not so perfect light conditions.
I always keep all three fully charged before I go on my next hunt, and any more than that you are carrying around more bulk than necessary, in my opinion.
For range shooting I can see the need for more though!
I use them when I'm hunting for reloading for a quick followup shot, instead of nervously trying to measure out a load in not so perfect light conditions.
I always keep all three fully charged before I go on my next hunt, and any more than that you are carrying around more bulk than necessary, in my opinion.
For range shooting I can see the need for more though!
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It amazes me how some folks just gotta find a way to spend money on muzzle loading. There are all kinds of items out there that will work. When i started I used empty 45-70 cases with corks. Many folks used the plastic cigar tubes that fancy cigars were shipped in. Centrifuge tubes cost about 6 cents each when you buy a gross. A doctor I know was clearing out some old supplies and gave me a small case of 144 blood sample tubes. They were glass and had rubber stoppers. each held about 27 grains of powder and were great for my 36 revolvers. A darn sight faster than rolling paper cartridges. One guy i know uses paper straws with the ends folded over and taped. He leaves an extra inch of room above the powder to tear off the top. dirt cheap disposable powder carriers. Worse yet, he doesn't buy them, he helps himself to extras at a local restaurant that still uses paper straws. you can still get them by the gross for about $6.
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Truth!.... :thumbsup:
hanshi
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I bought a pvc pipe, glued a base to it and corked the top. Cost; pocket change.
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They also sell racks and holders for the centrifuge tubes, so they don't roll around on your bench.
https://www.google.com/search?q=ce...jobZAhVQ_oMKHb0lC1QQ_AUICygC&biw=1366&bih=586
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Archer 756
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:bow: When teaching my hunters education class I talk about how shops have great displays of items for use. I mention that the displays of wonderful items are more for trapping you into buying then for use. As has been stated there are lots of things one can do that are FREE :rotf:
Hunting and Shooting are like Golf....,
..., there is always a new gadget that you must have, and nobody was successful in the past without that gadget..... :haha:
I can think of maybe four gadgets that fall into the "good to have category"..., and NONE that fall into the "must have" category.
LD
..., there is always a new gadget that you must have, and nobody was successful in the past without that gadget..... :haha:
I can think of maybe four gadgets that fall into the "good to have category"..., and NONE that fall into the "must have" category.
LD
I believe most folks when they first get into this game try all kinds of things. Part of the reason for that is they are still in the process of mentally shifting from modern britch loaders to traditional ml. I have several plastic gizzies on my shelf of 'stuff'. This includes some 12 ga. plastic thingys with powder, shot and wads. Just put over the muzzle and shove. I've carried in woods but never used. Now they are dust collectors. With experience the old ways just seem to be the best. When/if using the new gizzies, I feel like I'm sinning. :wink:
hanshi
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I have a few "flip top" tubes I've had since the Earth's crust cooled; didn't ever seem to use them, however. I agree; more simpler is more betterment. :metoo: :2
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Frenchman said:
AMEN!... :thumbsup: :hatsoff:
Colorado Clyde said:
Not much different than those who have multiple rifles, horns, bags, etc.
It all comes with the territory once you get into any hobby, you want more stuff.
Plastic dohickies are probably the least expensive item in the lot. :idunno:
rodwha
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Yep. $9.50/20 rifle tubes or the same for 50 pistol tubes. Not much of an expense.
http://winchestersutler.com/ShotLoad.html#QCTube
I have two sets of each.
http://winchestersutler.com/ShotLoad.html#QCTube
I have two sets of each.
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Not knocking anyone for using tubes, but, what's wrong with a flask and measure?
rodwha
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I have no qualms with using a flask and measure but also saw the benefit of spending the measuring time while at home. I typically take 2 revolvers and my rifle when I go and that always me to shoot more. I actually haven't used them but once when I noticed the powder sticking to the tube walls and haven't done anything to fix that. But I was also making paper cartridges for my revolvers.
The other benefit to tubes, if one cares enough, is to actually weigh their charges for better consistency. I've only heard of match shooters doing such.
The other benefit to tubes, if one cares enough, is to actually weigh their charges for better consistency. I've only heard of match shooters doing such.
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Hi CC,
We use pre weighed charges for match bench shooting. They do save time when loading giving me more time to read the wind and other variables.
My wife uses them when shooting pistol limited time fire matches it really does my a difference. FYI, I use the vials from a mining store used for storing gold. I save money by making the holders/blocks out of wood. Oh wait, the wood working equipment to make the blocks is expensive! No savings. I spend money my on my hobbies because enjoy them.
We use pre weighed charges for match bench shooting. They do save time when loading giving me more time to read the wind and other variables.
My wife uses them when shooting pistol limited time fire matches it really does my a difference. FYI, I use the vials from a mining store used for storing gold. I save money by making the holders/blocks out of wood. Oh wait, the wood working equipment to make the blocks is expensive! No savings. I spend money my on my hobbies because enjoy them.
Here's all I use, an old heavy brass CVA powder flask I've had forever with Goex ffg; a homemade (sort of, I was given the wood stopper) round ball bag tied with waxed cord; and a relatively new 120 grain powder measure (I managed to lose my really nice old brass measure a while back). Thought about finding a leather ball bag, but this heavy linen bag has worked for a while, so I can't really seem to find an excuse to buy a leather one.
Only plastic I ever used were these little loaders with powder, No. 11 and a Great Plains conical when I used to deer hunt, because they were convenient and didn't take up much space.
Now-a-days, no plastic. :thumbsup:
