Something else to watch for: just noticed the bottom of my powder measure had cracked, and backed out quite a bit, so I was throwing probably 5+ grains high. I tapped it back together and will solder it up solid. It's always something, huh.
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leadhoarder
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That is the "hunter" model.
Bought it 35+ years ago
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64Springer
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For what it's worth...............Don't solder it with powder in it. 😂
Larry
64Springer
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It might "Blow" up.
Ohhh.. yeah the snark went right over my head...
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Yeah don’t do that unless you want to end up looking like Trudeau on costume night.
Never tried it before, but I'm sure that black powder is crummy solder flux.
I stopped using those a long time ago, found them too much a bother.
Niw I have and antler one for .45, .60, and .80
The .60 and .80 are marked inside for 10gr less for use on this rifle or that and for this powder or that powder. I don't do competition so I don't fret over a few grain more or less.
Niw I have and antler one for .45, .60, and .80
The .60 and .80 are marked inside for 10gr less for use on this rifle or that and for this powder or that powder. I don't do competition so I don't fret over a few grain more or less.
longcruise
70 Cal.
I have a similar one that is my "Master Measure". It's used for working up loads and sometimes when shooting with a loading bench. The crack is mysterious 😳.
By Master Measure I mean that it is used to arrive at loads and then used to make a Measure for that load. Pour a load from the master onto a scale then make the designated Measure to drop the exact same weight.
By Master Measure I mean that it is used to arrive at loads and then used to make a Measure for that load. Pour a load from the master onto a scale then make the designated Measure to drop the exact same weight.
Don Steele
45 Cal.
I use a pan primer made of the same material as your measure. It showed the same sort of split forming years ago. I smeared a little clear epoxy over the area and let it set for a couple days. Problem solved and the crack didn't get any worse.
That's what I do with one of my powder measures. Its the same style as in the OP's picture he posted. I like the hinged funnel and I do not plan on changing. Mine is old and worn so I might buy a new one just like it to replace it.
Most of the time I pour powder into the powder measure, tap it a few times, then swing the funnel over the top. I put a piece of folded paper under it and catch what powder is scraped off. By doing so, and after about 6-8 loads, I have found that I can save enough powder for another 20.0 grain load, or very close to it.
Not always but most of the time I will weigh the loads when following this process. Between taping on the side of the powder measure the same number of times, and swinging the funnel over to scrape off the excess, I'm getting pretty darn close to the same weight/amounts of powder in each charge.
After premeasuring and/or weighing, I always pour the powder into small test tubes with a plastic cap. This makes it much more convenient when out hunting, especially with my .32 Crockett rifle while squirrel hunting where I most always take at least 5 shots.
For my big bores I use plastic speed loaders. Same process just different tubes.
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i just load mine like Danial Boone on tv does. i just pour Stright from the horn spout down the muzzle till i feel i have enough! to heck with a measure!
Knew of a guy that used to do the "Boone Measure" trick , from horn to muzzle , He 's recovered from burnt hands , and his shooting glasses saved his eyes. Careful out there.
now that's not you is it oldwood,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Johnny Tremain
Silversmith in training
Bone dont break. Made mine in the 90s. Gave away those brass ones.
