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Originally Posted by Doc Hoy
When you load BP do you load by volume or by weight?
What I mean to ask is; Do you weight each load or do you use a volume measure like a spout or telescopic measure?
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Doc, effectively it is by volume, not weight. I load 38 special, 44-40, and 45-70 BP cartridges on a Hornady Lock-N-Load progressive press. I basically set the powder dispenser to throw enough powder to fill the case so when the bullet is seated I get between 1/16 and 1/8 inch compression on the powder.
I'm not shooting bullseye or long range BP silhouette or any of those precision shooting sports, so I don't have to be picky.
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