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**Mike Irwin** · October 10, 2006, 09:25 AM

"Trying to throw 3.9gr, after the first 100 rounds the Lee began varing .3 to .5 high and low."

Were you keeping the powder level in the hopper topped up?

Many volumetric measures work best with a consistent level of powder in the hopper.

Conversely, a powder baffle in the hopper will allow accurate measuring down to the last few grains of power.

The baffle supports the majority of the weight of the powder column promotes even powder measuring throughout the entire hopperload.

October 10, 2006, 09:25 AM	#16
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,391	"Trying to throw 3.9gr, after the first 100 rounds the Lee began varing .3 to .5 high and low." Were you keeping the powder level in the hopper topped up? Many volumetric measures work best with a consistent level of powder in the hopper. Conversely, a powder baffle in the hopper will allow accurate measuring down to the last few grains of power. The baffle supports the majority of the weight of the powder column promotes even powder measuring throughout the entire hopperload. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.