Pre-Measured Powder Tubes?

[theHoofer]

I am getting back into muzzleloading after 20 years away. I used to pre-measure my powder into home-made paper tubes to cut down loading time at the range. Any of you folks use 35 mm film containers, or such to hold pre-measured powder charges? I'm looking for ideas. I know you can buy those plastic gizmos for hunting, but they cost about three bucks each.

Frank

 

[arquebus]

Here's a link to a previous thread on this subject that included some good replies & sources. http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/...d/216545/post/518014/hl//fromsearch/1/#518014

 

[renovato]

I had a hard time finding enough containers also. I finally made my own from cane that grows wild around here. I use their natural joint for the bottom and I bought a bunch of corks cheap at the hobby shop to plug them with. Took me about 30 minutes to make a lifetime supply. I break them now and then. Luckily they're easy to replace and free.

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

My original post in the thread which is mentioned previous to this one, complete with contact info and addresses is listed in the hot link to that thread.

Lots of good ideas!

Dave

 

[tg]

I shot a squirrel Sat. morn, and used an antler tip measure for 50 gr and filled it from the horn and continued to load the gun and walked along about 75 yds and squirrel number two was there wating for me, I guess I was lucky that he was not impatient and required that I reload in a hurry and was kind enoug to wait for me:shocked2:

 

[Semisane]

That may be so tg, but Hoofer specifically asked about powder tubes that he could pre-measure at home and cut down on loading time at the range. I do the same and pre-measured loads do without a doubt save time at the range. That could be important to someone who has limited time or is paying for range time.

 

[Leon/Iowa]

An empty 20 gauge shotgun shell and a cork works for me when I'm out hunting. If I lose it I'm not out much. Hope this helps. Leon

 

[spitpatch]

I have made a bunch out of that 1/2" plastic pipe that is used for irrigation. Use them in cold weather. The fingers last longer. Also for timed matches.

 

[bob4st]

...I used to cut up 1/2" copper pipe and solder a cap on the end... approximately 60 gr. per inch, if I recall correctly... depends on pipe, as not all copper pipe is created equal... now I buy those nice pre-measured, brass, powder measures from Treso, TOTW, etc... cause they look better and it feels safer...
Bob