Unusually Large Powder Measure

[davec2]

Another post about the weight vs volume of black powder reminded me of this measure that I made a while ago.

One of the members of the board asked me to make a larger than usual adjustable powder measure. It took me longer than is should have because of a business trip. It has two different barrels and is made to charge a small cannon. The short barrel throws 220 grains to 420 grains of cannon powder. The larger barrel throws 370 to 580 grains.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Perfect for a 4 bore or 2 bore safari gun.

 

[Abarnes]

I made one of those, mine goes from 250 to 450 grains. Maybe not as pretty yours but it sure beats refilling 3 times each shot

 

[Rifleman1776]

Pretty but 'WOW'!

 

[Big Al1]

I never use the max load..So if you can make one 2-bore and 4-bore..let me know

 

[Phil Coffins]

Davec2 does such nice work that I shouldn’t show my 500 grain measure, but I will!
B5EE162E-5DF2-47C8-ADE2-B570D28AEDAB by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[Feltwad]

Dixon powder flasks come in all sizes for different bore enclose is a image for a 4 or 2 bore
Feltwad