Powder tubes

[jtmattison]

I found a cheap supplier of test tubes to use for holding pre-measured powder charges. The only problem is the shipping is more than the tubes and caps. I ordered 24 tubes and caps for $15.60 total. :results:

http://www.learningthings.us/acatalog/copy_of_copy_of_copy_of_copy_of_copy_of_Dispensing_Syringes.html

Huntin

 

[RussB]

I have been using these for a while now. I haven't had them long enough to comment on them, other than they seem to be working fine.

http://www.pilotvials.com/patentlipvials.html

Price was right, or at least I though so.
Russ

 

After a long search I found at the hobby-department of a Wal-Mart "Supercenter" a shelf with wedding-gadgets. And there was it, amongst other things: little tubes, 3/4 " diameter, 3 1/2" long, with soapy water and a "bubble-producing" plastic loop in it. Throw away the water, cut the loop with the stem off, and you have nice, sturdy tubes with a nice plug, easy to open because the plug has a nice grip.

I'll use it for my revolvers (there is no rifle yet) but I think it might hold up to 80 or 100 grains FFFg.

48 pieces for under $10.00 + Tax! Unbeatable! :thumbsup:

 

[jtmattison]

I got my test tubes I ordered yesterday. They are graduated and 100 grains of 2F is exactly 6 1/2 ml. They will hold over 200 grains of 2F. I don't know anyone who shoots that much but they'll hold it. They are exactly what I was looking for.

Huntin