Pyrodex in a Powder Measure

Deltadart · January 25, 2022, 02:05 PM

Is Pyrodex safe to use in a standard powder measure like the RCBS or Lyman. I know it is not recommended to use black powder in those measures.

Smoke & Recoil · January 25, 2022, 04:28 PM

Pyrodex or any Black Powder substitute should not be used in a standard powder measure, but Lee does provide a rotary powder measure for use with Black Powder...Check it out at Lee Percision.

Beagle333 · January 25, 2022, 06:50 PM

Use the dippers, or make one.

Hawg · January 25, 2022, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Beagle333

Use the dippers, or make one.

This^^^^^

reinert · January 26, 2022, 08:28 AM

Lyman made one dedicated to black powder usage. It’s the model 55 classic powder measure. It came with drop tubes and a hopper made of aluminum. I believe they’ve been discontinued, but a used one might be found hunting on the web.

Deltadart · January 31, 2022, 09:03 PM

I spoke with Luke today at Hodgdon Powder today, he told me Pyodoex is desensitized enough and is safe to use in a standard powder measure.

January 25, 2022, 02:05 PM	#1
Deltadart Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 286	Pyrodex in a Powder Measure Is Pyrodex safe to use in a standard powder measure like the RCBS or Lyman. I know it is not recommended to use black powder in those measures.

January 25, 2022, 04:28 PM	#2
Smoke & Recoil Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: East shore of Lake Michigan. Posts: 714	Pyrodex or any Black Powder substitute should not be used in a standard powder measure, but Lee does provide a rotary powder measure for use with Black Powder...Check it out at Lee Percision. __________________ Sent from my Tandy 1000 Last edited by Smoke & Recoil; January 25, 2022 at 04:29 PM. Reason: goofed

January 25, 2022, 06:50 PM	#3
Beagle333 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2012 Location: Auburn, AL. Posts: 2,332	Use the dippers, or make one. __________________ . . . Have a Colt and a smile.

January 26, 2022, 08:28 AM	#5
reinert Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 646	Lyman made one dedicated to black powder usage. It’s the model 55 classic powder measure. It came with drop tubes and a hopper made of aluminum. I believe they’ve been discontinued, but a used one might be found hunting on the web.

January 31, 2022, 09:03 PM	#6
Deltadart Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 286	I spoke with Luke today at Hodgdon Powder today, he told me Pyodoex is desensitized enough and is safe to use in a standard powder measure.