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March 25, 2011, 03:03 PM | #1 |
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Need info on any single grain increment BP revolver powder measure.
I have a BP revolver powder measure that has increments that show at every ten grains. But I can set it anywhere between those ten grain measurements. However, since the lines of measurement of my measure show only every ten grains, it is difficult to almost impossible to get an accurate measurement if I want to set it to somewhere between the ten grain increments.
I can get a measure that has 5 grain increments like this one but that still doesn't get me the single grain increments I would like to have.... 5 grain increments is more accurate than my 10 grain increment one, but not as accurate as I'd like to be if I want to go smaller than 5 grain increments. I'd like to know if any of you know of any single grain increment pocket sized powder measures for BP revolvers. That would be much more accurate for me to use instead of setting my measure at a guess between the 10 grain increment lines like I currently do. I'm probably pretty close to the 22 grains that I want, but a single grain increment measure would help me be more exact and accurate with my loads. Any knowledge or links to single grain BP revolver powder measures would be greatly appreciated. .
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March 25, 2011, 04:24 PM | #2 |
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pistol measure
Dixie Gun Works has a pistol measure that is marked in 5 grain increments.
0 to 50 grains |
March 25, 2011, 05:20 PM | #3 |
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The one from Dixie is about as fine adjustment as your gona get.
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March 25, 2011, 09:26 PM | #4 |
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I've never seen an adjustable powder measure graduated any finer than 5 grains.
Just curious - can you really tell the difference between loads different by one grain of volume??? |
March 25, 2011, 10:47 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for trying to help Mulefour and [email protected], but the powder measure you both described and even showed is the same 5 grain increment one that I spoke of and showed in my first post.
Mykeal, the reason I want a finer graduation in increments measure, is not necessarily because I want just one extra grain of powder. (But it could be). It's more that I want two or so more extra grains. Sure I could fire 20 grain loads in my .44, but I've been loading a tad over 20 grains with my other measure and guesstimating where 22 grains is. I'd simply like to know accurately for sure. Plus with non adjustable sights it nice to be able to try smaller increments than 5 to walk into the bullseye better with. Five grains is actually quite a bit. I just want smaller increments for finer tuning the load. Sure I could set the measure between the 5 increment marks of the dixie measure to get 2 & 1/2 grains more, but I'm doing that guesstimating already with my 10 grain increment measure. I don't want to have to guess. I want to know as accurately as I can. Here is the same 10 grain line increments sliding funnel measure I have, only mine is all brass, not with a plastic funnel and plunger like this below one is.... I know that tapping the measure will compress the load and I can get more grains into the measure, but that isn't consistent. So I pour from my flask into the measure, side my attached funnel over the end and then load. I just want to be able to do that at whatever single grain increment I choose. I reload so I have a scale for very accurate measurements and even an adjustable powder thrower that I set with my scale. But trying to use a scale at the range is cumbersome in good weather, with a little wind (as is usual) it plays heck with dribbling powder in it and will blow the powder away. I find nothing unusual about looking for a powder measure that can measure in single grains just like my scale does. I mean why not? What I'm looking for is an adjustable pocket powder measure similar in style to that dixie one with the pivoting funnel (or even a sliding funnel like my current 10 grain one is). Only one that's marked in single grain increment lines instead of just 5 or 10 grain increment lines. If I can't find it, I might just have to measure out my powder charges on my scale at home, go up a grain at a time and then pour them into the powder measure and scratch a mark on my measure's plunger and then jeweler file that mark so it's easy to see and make my own single grain increment powder measure. It's just that it would be nice to have one already made like that and not have to do all that measuring and marking and filing. .
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March 25, 2011, 11:11 PM | #6 |
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You can measure real bp just like smokeless but not the subs. The bp weights are what smokeless weights are based on but trust me you won't be able to tell the difference with a two or three grain difference. That's why you won't find a measure with finer markings.
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March 25, 2011, 11:49 PM | #7 |
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Never mind fellas. I found a Treso 1 to 30 grain brass measure that is adjustable in line increments of 1 grain. At this link....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en Except for being without the funnel, it's just what I wanted. Now I'll get one and attach a pivoting funnel to the end of it. Perfect. Problem solved. Just wish they already made it with the funnel attached. Sigh, always something. .
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March 26, 2011, 05:59 AM | #8 |
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I'm not sure if you just neglected to mention it or if you don't do it, but you're not getting consistent measurements if you don't tap the measure to settle the powder.
You're looking to 'walk' the POI onto the X with 2 grain (or less?) load changes. I'll be honest - I just don't see that happening with a revolver. Maybe on an indoor range from a pistol rest and small calibers, but it just seems very unlikely anyone could see the difference two grains makes at 25 yards outdoors offhand with a .36 or .45. Anyway, I'm glad you found the measure. Even though I'm skeptical I hope it works out as you want. It's good to see care and attention to detail rewarded. Edit: Treso brand products are manufactured (distributed/marketed?) by The House of Muskets in Colorado. Their current catalog (dated 2005) lists this powder measure as a new product. Be aware the catalog contains a caveat regarding powder measures: "The indicated charges are at best only approximate due to the different powder grain size and other variables." Last edited by mykeal; March 26, 2011 at 07:54 AM. |
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Well, you could always spread the powder out on a sheet of white paper and count out the grains, then load them.
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March 26, 2011, 10:13 AM | #11 |
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You are picking nits. One or two grains will not make a (noticable) difference with bp.
However, if you want to get perzactly the measure you desire make yourself a measure. They are easy to make from many materials. One of the easiest is to use a length of copper tubing, squish one end in a vice, drill a hole in the squished part for a thong if you wish, pour in the exact amount of powder you are after, mark the top, hacksaw the tube to that length, double check to make sure it is what you want and you are set for life. BTW, the copper darkens and takes on an 'old looking' patina very quickly. I have one I made and have used for thirty years. No one has ever pointed to it and said "that ain't authentic". |
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I know I am firing a lighter load doing it that way because I am not compressing the powder in the measure to where more could be added to top it off. But that's okay, I like light loads. I believe my loads for all six chambers are more consistent doing it this way because I haven't tapped any one charge with more or less force than another charge. Or added more compacted powder in this charge compared to another charge. See what I mean? I pour from the spout for each and every one. They all lay the same in the measure without any one charge being more compacted than the other. Then I just slightly shake or very gently tap the charge to level it at the top of the measure so my funnel can slide over it for pouring. I believe the key to accuracy is consistency in loading. Quote:
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http://pc.pagosachamber.com/list/Mem...sa-springs.htm I've already left a phone message there today for someone to call me back to see if they make that single grain line increment measure with a sliding or pivoting funnel attached or if I will have to cobble my own funnel for it. But either way, whether they make one with the funnel attached or I have to attach my own funnel, I'm getting this Treso single grain increments measure. After clicking on the below link, then click to enlarge the photo and you can see the individual grain line graduations on the plunger. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT .
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My problem of wanting a funnel on the Treso measure is solved. I couldn't get the House Of Muskets main website to come up on my computer. But I found them on a chamber of commerce site with their number and called them and left a message earlier today. Then I called them again and just now finished speaking with the owner J.P. on the phone. He said his measure doesn't need a funnel because its small diameter tube he said will even fit down the barrel of a .44, so it doesn't need a funnel to get the powder into the chambers. The powder tube is more than small enough without a funnel. Great, problem solved. Talked with him a bit about his Treso smaller diameter touch holes nipples too and I'll be placing an order for nipples and that single grain increments powder measure.
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You'll like the nipples. I'm a big fan of Treso Ampco nipples.
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March 27, 2011, 08:14 AM | #16 |
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I'll bet that the diameter is small enough. Mine is marked in 5 Gr increments & fits inside a 44 chamber. One small enough in diameter to mark 1 gr will probably fit inside a .36 bore!
(I do wonder how easy it is to fill something that size though, it must be tiny to have enough space to mark 1 Gr.)
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A flask with a spout allows for the precise filling of a powder measure.
I try to do it over a plastic container to collect whatever powder may spill over. |
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Only difference between loading directly from the spout with unsettled powder is that I use a measure in between the flask and the revolver. Loading directly from the spout doesn't give you the opportunity to settle the grains before loading. Just like when I don't tap my measure anymore to settle the powder. But we all know the danger of having a flask go off like a grenade in your hand, so even though my loading technique has the same effect as loading directly from the flask (I.E. not settling the powder by tapping) I ALWAYS use a measure to load each chamber. Better to have singed eyebrows and maybe a blistered finger from one charge igniting if an ember is there rather than a blown off hand or dead from the entire flask blowing up. Probability of an ember in the chamber from a previous shot is very slight (especially if not using nitrated paper loads or cigarette papers) ....but it only takes once to kill you. I know you weren't advocating loading directly from the flask spout Arcticap, just underscoring this for any newbie's that might be reading. Newbies.....ALWAYS USE A POWDER MEASURE. NEVER LOAD DIRECTLY FROM THE FLASK. EVER. NOT EVEN ON A COLD GUN BECAUSE YOU COULD GET INTO A HABIT AND THEN ACCIDENTALLY FORGET AND LOAD A HOT GUN WITH AN EMBER IN THE CHAMBER. BOOM! FLASK BLOWS AND YOU'RE LIKELY DEAD OR WISH YOU WERE BECAUSE NOW YOU'RE PERMANENTLY BLIND FROM POWDER BURNS AND WITH NO HAND. Quote:
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I wonder if this isn't just a marking change to a 5 Gr one as it has the identical diameter? Those 1 Gr marks must be really close together the 5 gr ones on mine are only about 1/8" apart! (Mine is very similar to the Dixie one from the post above, but without the funnel.
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1-3 grain changes in the powder charge well not have a visible effect on accuracy. To optimize accuracy work on consistent seating depth and pressure. A loading stand with a adjustable ram well help this. Be sure and place the rb so the spur is in the same place every time, I like mine facing straight up. |
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I admit I messed with my load, tweaking till I got the best accuracy I could, then I cheated!
I scribed a line on the back of the scale slider at the point where everything "came together" It seems to be 29 Gr as near as I can tell. Then I bought a 30 grain powder spout, & measured it (28 Gr, Curses!) Used a chamfer/deburr tool from the reloading bench to taper the sharp shoulder inside the join with the flask & spout (30 Gr Drat!) & finally filed & chamferred/deburred the tip of the spout to 29 Gr (whoopee!). What I do now is drop the 29 Grs into the measure which is set to 30 Gr. If the dispensed load JUST stops shy of the top of the cavity I have a good load & have a buffer for safety between the flask & the cylinder.
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