Made me a dipper

wuluf · March 13, 2011, 07:02 PM

I love the interwebz! I wanted a dipper for 3.5 gn of HP38 for my 158gn LSWC .38 Spl loads. I found an idea on line: took a .38 case with a spent primer and filled it with candle wax, leaving the right volume for the 3.5 grains of powder. Checked it against my scale and it's perfect! That'll save me some time...

jmortimer · March 13, 2011, 09:43 PM

Love dippers especially home made. Dippers are beautiful things especialy when custom designed for a specific load. Thanks for the thread.

jhansman · March 14, 2011, 09:44 PM

Came across this article the other day (http://www.beartoothbullets.com/tech...h_notes.htm/41) and am putting some together. It's been a fun challenge and I figure in a couple of weeks I should have a set to accommodate all my standard handgun loads.

chris in va · March 15, 2011, 02:58 PM

Yup. I actually use 45ACP or 9mm cases as they are easier to fill, then I cut them down with a hacksaw. Bend some wire, wrap it up with duct tape. To prevent a slightly higher charge than intended, I measure so the powder will mound a bit when I scoop, instead of having to level it off with something.

I'd like to market an adjustable powder dipper. They used to make them a long time ago but can't seem to find a modern version.

mikld · March 15, 2011, 03:28 PM

Some fellers drill and tap the flash hole for a 10-32 screw. Screwing the screw in deeper makes the capacity smaller, lightening the dipper's load, and visa-versa. Adjustable dipper...

Rifleman1776 · March 15, 2011, 03:53 PM

Check muzzle loading suppliers for adjustable dippers. You will find lots of them. Do keep in mind though, black powder and modern powder weights and volumes are not interchangable. Do not use the scale on the bp measure for modern, you will have to weigh and set your own.

dahermit · March 15, 2011, 04:27 PM

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I found an idea on line: took a .38 case with a spent primer and filled it with candle wax, leaving the right volume for the 3.5 grains of powder.

Or, pour your favorite amount of powder into a 38 Spl. case and then cut the case off at the level of the powder, solder on a wire handle. They have been doing that for years...cutting the case ends the worry about the wax comming out.

snuffy · March 15, 2011, 04:31 PM

Doesn't anybody use a powder measure???¿¿¿

If I had to dip powder, I'd quit loading!

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Made me a dipper

You made a dipper out of yourself?

March 13, 2011, 07:02 PM	#1
wuluf Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2006 Location: River City CA Posts: 228	Made me a dipper I love the interwebz! I wanted a dipper for 3.5 gn of HP38 for my 158gn LSWC .38 Spl loads. I found an idea on line: took a .38 case with a spent primer and filled it with candle wax, leaving the right volume for the 3.5 grains of powder. Checked it against my scale and it's perfect! That'll save me some time... __________________ Freedom isn't the choice the world encourages. You have to wear a suit of armor to defend it.

March 14, 2011, 09:44 PM	#3
jhansman Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 680	Came across this article the other day (http://www.beartoothbullets.com/tech...h_notes.htm/41) and am putting some together. It's been a fun challenge and I figure in a couple of weeks I should have a set to accommodate all my standard handgun loads. __________________ Blessed is the man who has nothing to say, and cannot be compelled to say it.

March 15, 2011, 03:28 PM	#5
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	Some fellers drill and tap the flash hole for a 10-32 screw. Screwing the screw in deeper makes the capacity smaller, lightening the dipper's load, and visa-versa. Adjustable dipper... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...

March 13, 2011, 09:43 PM	#2
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	Love dippers especially home made. Dippers are beautiful things especialy when custom designed for a specific load. Thanks for the thread.

March 15, 2011, 02:58 PM	#4
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Yup. I actually use 45ACP or 9mm cases as they are easier to fill, then I cut them down with a hacksaw. Bend some wire, wrap it up with duct tape. To prevent a slightly higher charge than intended, I measure so the powder will mound a bit when I scoop, instead of having to level it off with something. I'd like to market an adjustable powder dipper. They used to make them a long time ago but can't seem to find a modern version.

March 15, 2011, 03:53 PM	#6
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,309	Check muzzle loading suppliers for adjustable dippers. You will find lots of them. Do keep in mind though, black powder and modern powder weights and volumes are not interchangable. Do not use the scale on the bp measure for modern, you will have to weigh and set your own.