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serf 'rett · March 1, 2011, 07:08 PM

This Christmas I got the RCBS Rock Chucker kit with a Uniflow powder measure containing the large cylinder. It will be a while before I load rifle. Just starting to load 9mm and 40S&W and have tried Unique and Power Pistol and have been impressed with both these powders, but only one of them metered well. Got Win 231, VV N340 and VV N320 waiting in the wings for additional tinkering. I’m wondering about modifying the Uniflow for use with small pistol charges.

My questions are:
1. Would I see enough metering improvement to justify shelling out around $35-$40 to replace the large cylinder with the small cylinder assembly?
2. Would a micrometer version be even more worthwhile? I think there one available for the small cylinder for an additional $40.00.
3. Instead of both options 1 and 2, at a total cost of around $80, should I get a different powder measure?

Thanks for your thoughts.

March 1, 2011, 07:08 PM	#1
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 1,569	RCBS Uniflow Small Cylinder - Worthwhile? This Christmas I got the RCBS Rock Chucker kit with a Uniflow powder measure containing the large cylinder. It will be a while before I load rifle. Just starting to load 9mm and 40S&W and have tried Unique and Power Pistol and have been impressed with both these powders, but only one of them metered well. Got Win 231, VV N340 and VV N320 waiting in the wings for additional tinkering. I’m wondering about modifying the Uniflow for use with small pistol charges. My questions are: 1. Would I see enough metering improvement to justify shelling out around $35-$40 to replace the large cylinder with the small cylinder assembly? 2. Would a micrometer version be even more worthwhile? I think there one available for the small cylinder for an additional $40.00. 3. Instead of both options 1 and 2, at a total cost of around $80, should I get a different powder measure? Thanks for your thoughts. __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.