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Doc Hoy · June 13, 2010, 09:58 AM

The various flask spouts and measures are supposed to be accurate from a weight standpoint. By that, I mean that a thirty grain CVA spout should give you a volume of BP that weighs 30 grains notwithstanding the weight/energy ratio of the various different powders.

It might be interesting to measure out the volume of powder from the device that you personally use, then weigh it to see how close it is. I have read on this forum that these spouts are not terrible accurate.

I have personally never tried this. I use the same spout for the volume(weight) I want and get consistent loads. I just assume that the weight is accurate and that may not be a good idea.

Once you find a volume that gives the performance you like from a speed and accuracy standpoint, the weight is not really important.

June 13, 2010, 09:58 AM	#6
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Another slant The various flask spouts and measures are supposed to be accurate from a weight standpoint. By that, I mean that a thirty grain CVA spout should give you a volume of BP that weighs 30 grains notwithstanding the weight/energy ratio of the various different powders. It might be interesting to measure out the volume of powder from the device that you personally use, then weigh it to see how close it is. I have read on this forum that these spouts are not terrible accurate. I have personally never tried this. I use the same spout for the volume(weight) I want and get consistent loads. I just assume that the weight is accurate and that may not be a good idea. Once you find a volume that gives the performance you like from a speed and accuracy standpoint, the weight is not really important. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.