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Eppie · October 25, 2012, 10:52 PM

Hi Everyone,
I'm new to reloading and I have a Hornady Lock and Load AP that I'm using. Right now I'm using it pretty much like a single turret because I want to develop the basic skills before attempting assembly line process. Crawl before you walk approach.

I'm reloading .308 using once used Federal GMM cases. For bullets I'm using the free 500 Hornady 150gr SP that I got with the press.

I've noticed is that the powder measure is not very accurate. I've even bought the more precise drop measure from Hornady. I am using Varget (stick) powder I get variations of +/- .4 grains from my target measure (38.2gr). I think that stinks. To avoid the wide variance I'm measuring each powder drop and adjust as necessary.

I've seen post here from guys here claiming +/-.1 variance using the same equipment. What gives? Is it me? Is it a break-in issue? Am I using the wrong powder?

All advice is appreciated.

October 25, 2012, 10:52 PM	#1
Eppie Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 802	Hornady Lock n Load powder measure issues Hi Everyone, I'm new to reloading and I have a Hornady Lock and Load AP that I'm using. Right now I'm using it pretty much like a single turret because I want to develop the basic skills before attempting assembly line process. Crawl before you walk approach. I'm reloading .308 using once used Federal GMM cases. For bullets I'm using the free 500 Hornady 150gr SP that I got with the press. I've noticed is that the powder measure is not very accurate. I've even bought the more precise drop measure from Hornady. I am using Varget (stick) powder I get variations of +/- .4 grains from my target measure (38.2gr). I think that stinks. To avoid the wide variance I'm measuring each powder drop and adjust as necessary. I've seen post here from guys here claiming +/-.1 variance using the same equipment. What gives? Is it me? Is it a break-in issue? Am I using the wrong powder? All advice is appreciated. __________________ "Socialized Medicine is the Keystone to the Arch of the Socialist State.” -Vladimir Lenin "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Thomas Jefferson (An early warning to Obama care)