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Sevens · July 14, 2011, 07:53 PM

STOP! I know you are new to this, so I've got to ask...

Are you weighing loaded rounds?
If yes then forget what you think you have found.

Brass varies wildly in weight. So does the actual bullet, even if the box tells you that they are each 148 grains in weight.

Weighing loaded rounds will NEVER tell you the weight of the powder charge inside the cartridge. If it's a large capacity rifle round, it may certainly tell you if you DO or DO NOT have any powder in there, but don't rely on the weight of the loaded round of anything to tell you the weight of the powder charge inside it.

If this is not what you are doing, please disregard my post!

July 14, 2011, 07:53 PM	#9
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,755	STOP! I know you are new to this, so I've got to ask... Are you weighing loaded rounds? If yes then forget what you think you have found. Brass varies wildly in weight. So does the actual bullet, even if the box tells you that they are each 148 grains in weight. Weighing loaded rounds will NEVER tell you the weight of the powder charge inside the cartridge. If it's a large capacity rifle round, it may certainly tell you if you DO or DO NOT have any powder in there, but don't rely on the weight of the loaded round of anything to tell you the weight of the powder charge inside it. If this is not what you are doing, please disregard my post! __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.