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Doc Hoy · August 10, 2012, 07:18 AM

Yes.... I am with you and I think you put it about as well (at least to me) as I have ever read it.

Loading cartridges this is really convenient.

I have this telescopic contraption which I cobbled together a coupla years ago which allows me to meter out fairly consistent charges of powder.

It is from a CVA 1400 brass flask and a piece of Lucite tube with a plunger that is marked for different charges.

The second mark (volume equal to 35gr.) fills the cartridge to a point where I get about 1/8 inch compression with this 200 grain bullet and a powder card.

I dump it in through a ten inch drop tube and the charge in the case appears to be very consistent from case to case.

August 10, 2012, 07:18 AM	#98
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	BLE Yes.... I am with you and I think you put it about as well (at least to me) as I have ever read it. Loading cartridges this is really convenient. I have this telescopic contraption which I cobbled together a coupla years ago which allows me to meter out fairly consistent charges of powder. It is from a CVA 1400 brass flask and a piece of Lucite tube with a plunger that is marked for different charges. The second mark (volume equal to 35gr.) fills the cartridge to a point where I get about 1/8 inch compression with this 200 grain bullet and a powder card. I dump it in through a ten inch drop tube and the charge in the case appears to be very consistent from case to case. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.