The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Weighing each powder charge vs trusting a dispenser

Metal god · July 16, 2017, 11:24 PM

I think it has to do with the powder measure . To just say Federal throws there charges so anyone with any powder measure should be gtg is a stretch imho . I have and use a Hornady powder measure and imo it sucks . When i throw IMR 4046 i get as much as a .7gr variance . Anything more the .3 in 308 is to much imo although I've not run any specific test . I have done enough load developements with 4064 to know .5gr has an effect on accuracy with my Savage model 10 .

Im actually looking to buy a better powder measure that will throw 4064 and the like better .

July 16, 2017, 11:24 PM	#13
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,876	I think it has to do with the powder measure . To just say Federal throws there charges so anyone with any powder measure should be gtg is a stretch imho . I have and use a Hornady powder measure and imo it sucks . When i throw IMR 4046 i get as much as a .7gr variance . Anything more the .3 in 308 is to much imo although I've not run any specific test . I have done enough load developements with 4064 to know .5gr has an effect on accuracy with my Savage model 10 . Im actually looking to buy a better powder measure that will throw 4064 and the like better . __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .