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Kjeil

Hornady equipment is coated with a protective agent at the factory to prevent rust during shipping and as it stays on the shelf. Somewhere in your instructions it should state that you should disassemble the powder measure and clean it with a mild soap and water. I used Dawn.

Once you dry and reassemble you’re the measure, use the powdered graphite to lube the moving parts.

During the winter months the humidity is sucked out of the air by cold temperatures. Dryer air promotes static electricity. If you simply wipe down the outside of the measure with a fairly damp towel just before starting a run, and periodically during the run, you will see little static. Do not wipe inside with anything. Dryer sheets have chemicals on them if they are fresh.

Let us know how it turns out.