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shredder4286 · April 25, 2011, 06:38 PM

I've only been reloading pistol for a few weeks now, and I can't seem to get my Hornady powder measure to throw a consistant charge- even with small disc powder like the Alliant power pistol that I've been using for 9mm. How much variance in charges should I allow? The lowest charge listed for the round I'm working up is 4.8 Grains, and I understand it's dangerous to charge lower than that, so I've been setting my powder measure to throw at about 5.1, and it never gets below 4.8 that way. Any thoughts on this?

April 25, 2011, 06:38 PM	#1
shredder4286 Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: NE Washington Posts: 361	? for pistol reloaders I've only been reloading pistol for a few weeks now, and I can't seem to get my Hornady powder measure to throw a consistant charge- even with small disc powder like the Alliant power pistol that I've been using for 9mm. How much variance in charges should I allow? The lowest charge listed for the round I'm working up is 4.8 Grains, and I understand it's dangerous to charge lower than that, so I've been setting my powder measure to throw at about 5.1, and it never gets below 4.8 that way. Any thoughts on this?