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October 11, 2001, 11:25 AM | #26 |
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My Lee dipper set is also in CCs. The smaller scoops are .3, .5, .7 and then 1.0. I have never checked them against something calibrated in milliliters but they come with a slide rule like chart and they throw charges fairly close to the claimed weights. They also closely match the CC markings on my Lee powder measure. If this helps any the smallest, .3 cc, has about the same volume as a 22LR case. IIRC, one throws about 3.0 grains of Bullseye and the other 2.7. Please don’t bet ANYTHING (money, eyes, fingers, etc) on my memory, just trying to offer a ballpark reference.
Blarneystone, hidden in that paragraph are a couple things. 1. Check several sources before trusting any data. Mistakes are rare but YOU will be the one that has to pay for them. 2. Dippers are useful but the charges vary with the user. Just because Lee says .5cc = 4.7 gr. doesn’t mean it will be exactly 4.7gr. Not a big deal with low power stuff but important near max. 3. Beg, borrow, or buy a scale. You will need one sooner or later and once you get it you’ll wonder how you did without it. Doesn’t have to be a fancy digital new age thing, a simple balance type works fine. And gravity never runs out of batteries. I’m never sure how someone will take what is written, but please understand I’m not trying to scare you. Just pointing out that you need to be careful when making assumptions about reloading. |
October 14, 2001, 03:00 AM | #27 |
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Blarneystone, you have garnered some good info here, obviously. We have all been newbies and I, personally, have also had a bullet stick in the barrel - but only once.
I can't add to the tech info here, but one lesson you have learned that you may not be aware of is: This is not the time to try and make a long story short. |
October 14, 2001, 04:44 AM | #28 |
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labgrade,
No problem. .3 .5 .7 1.0 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.3 That's all 15 of them in order. |
October 18, 2001, 02:59 PM | #29 |
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Blarneystone,
It sounds like you're getting squared away. Reloading is a great hobby. It is not rocket science, but it does call for atttention to detail, the appropriate tools, and a base level of knowledge. Without these, you can easily put yourself or those around you in danger. My advice would be to find a buddy who is an experienced reloader. Spend a few loading sessions working together. It's much easier to learn by doing and seeing for most folks. Good luck, Sub |
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