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Uncle Buck · August 17, 2011, 08:50 AM

Like Buck460 and FrankenMauser says, depends on the round. When using the powder in a rifle cartridge, not to much worry about accident.

The smaller case cartridges, .1 ~ .5 grains could be the differences between "that was fun" and "That was really stupid and PAINFUL"

If your powder measure will not hold the correct setting, I would look for another. You could get in the habit of throwing under the desired weight and then use a trickle to bring it to the correct weight.

I use a homemade copper spoon when I need to trickle the load to exact weight.

August 17, 2011, 08:50 AM	#9
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	Like Buck460 and FrankenMauser says, depends on the round. When using the powder in a rifle cartridge, not to much worry about accident. The smaller case cartridges, .1 ~ .5 grains could be the differences between "that was fun" and "That was really stupid and PAINFUL" If your powder measure will not hold the correct setting, I would look for another. You could get in the habit of throwing under the desired weight and then use a trickle to bring it to the correct weight. I use a homemade copper spoon when I need to trickle the load to exact weight. __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.