Need help with powder measure

Ruark · November 12, 2010, 05:51 PM

I just got an RCBS Little Dandy pistol powder measure. I had one in the past
and loved it, and was happy to get this one for reloading for my .357
magnum.

The problem is, the ENTIRE inside of the device - the plastic tube,
the metal lower part, and the rotor (#18), are completely covered with
a very thin coat of some kind of thin oil or something, and powder sticks to it like glue.

The final thrown charge was supposed to be 16.6 gr. of H110, but it
threw only 16.1 - the rest was at various places inside the device.

What is the correct way to REALLY clean this thing and get it to
clean, bone-dry condition? I'm thinking of maybe soaking it in
alcohol.....?

Thanks
Ruark

alloy · November 12, 2010, 06:35 PM

Dawn dishwashing liquid, hot water, and an air compressor?

Mine had some kind of wicked static electricity when new, but that was about it.

engineermike · November 12, 2010, 10:41 PM

You'll need to remove, what I call the packing oil/grease. they put that on at the manufacturing plant to protect against rust. I just cleaned mine with a gun cleaner and spayed on a little dry lube. (Not Hoppes) Cleaning before using should have been in the instructions.

TXGunNut · November 12, 2010, 10:49 PM

Same thing with my new RCBS 1500. Seems they'd figure this stuff out and fix it before they ship it.

November 12, 2010, 10:49 PM	#4
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Same thing with my new RCBS 1500. Seems they'd figure this stuff out and fix it before they ship it. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

November 12, 2010, 05:51 PM	#1
Ruark Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2010 Posts: 227	Need help with powder measure I just got an RCBS Little Dandy pistol powder measure. I had one in the past and loved it, and was happy to get this one for reloading for my .357 magnum. The problem is, the ENTIRE inside of the device - the plastic tube, the metal lower part, and the rotor (#18), are completely covered with a very thin coat of some kind of thin oil or something, and powder sticks to it like glue. The final thrown charge was supposed to be 16.6 gr. of H110, but it threw only 16.1 - the rest was at various places inside the device. What is the correct way to REALLY clean this thing and get it to clean, bone-dry condition? I'm thinking of maybe soaking it in alcohol.....? Thanks Ruark Last edited by Ruark; November 12, 2010 at 06:06 PM.

November 12, 2010, 10:41 PM	#3
engineermike Junior member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Oklahaoma City Posts: 538	You'll need to remove, what I call the packing oil/grease. they put that on at the manufacturing plant to protect against rust. I just cleaned mine with a gun cleaner and spayed on a little dry lube. (Not Hoppes) Cleaning before using should have been in the instructions.