Black RCBS powder measure with metal hopper

Trigger Jerk · February 25, 2000, 01:28 PM

Along with some other reloading things I recently aquired, there was a black RCBS powder measure. It's hopper is all metal and a little smaller than the current production.

Does any one know about this item?

How old is it?

How rare is it?

How valuable is it?

thanks for any information.

Ricciardelli · February 25, 2000, 05:05 PM

You could be a little more descriptive...

Does it have a round or square hopper?

Does it take slide-in discs or does it have the calibrated slides?

Does it have a wood, metal or plastic knob on the arm?

[This message has been edited by Ricciardelli (edited February 25, 2000).]

Trigger Jerk · February 25, 2000, 08:44 PM

It has a round hopper, looks like Stainless steel.
Before I answer the other two questions, I'll say that I am going to see it again on Sunday, and maybe even come home with it.

I'll be back on Monday with more information. Thanks for responding.

Trigger Jerk · March 1, 2000, 12:31 PM

It is an RCBS Uniflow powder measure, at least that's what is stamped on it. It's black, and has a round metal hopper.

I plan on keeping it, but would like to know approximately how old it is.

johnnybravo · March 1, 2000, 03:35 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Trigger Jerk:
Along with some other reloading things I recently aquired, there was a black RCBS powder measure. It's hopper is all metal and a little smaller than the current production.

Does any one know about this item?

How old is it?

How rare is it?

How valuable is it?

thanks for any information.[/quote]

Triggerjerk, Try asking a cowboy shooter. The way I understand it, the metal hoppered powder dispenser is for reloading blackpowder cartridges. It reduces the chance of a static spark.

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johnnyb
A slow hit beats a fast miss.

February 25, 2000, 01:28 PM	#1
Trigger Jerk Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 136	Along with some other reloading things I recently aquired, there was a black RCBS powder measure. It's hopper is all metal and a little smaller than the current production. Does any one know about this item? How old is it? How rare is it? How valuable is it? thanks for any information.

February 25, 2000, 05:05 PM	#2
Ricciardelli Member Join Date: January 26, 2000 Posts: 57	You could be a little more descriptive... Does it have a round or square hopper? Does it take slide-in discs or does it have the calibrated slides? Does it have a wood, metal or plastic knob on the arm? [This message has been edited by Ricciardelli (edited February 25, 2000).]

February 25, 2000, 08:44 PM	#3
Trigger Jerk Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 136	It has a round hopper, looks like Stainless steel. Before I answer the other two questions, I'll say that I am going to see it again on Sunday, and maybe even come home with it. I'll be back on Monday with more information. Thanks for responding.

March 1, 2000, 12:31 PM	#4
Trigger Jerk Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 136	It is an RCBS Uniflow powder measure, at least that's what is stamped on it. It's black, and has a round metal hopper. I plan on keeping it, but would like to know approximately how old it is.

March 1, 2000, 03:35 PM	#5
johnnybravo Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2000 Posts: 100	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Trigger Jerk: Along with some other reloading things I recently aquired, there was a black RCBS powder measure. It's hopper is all metal and a little smaller than the current production. Does any one know about this item? How old is it? How rare is it? How valuable is it? thanks for any information.[/quote] Triggerjerk, Try asking a cowboy shooter. The way I understand it, the metal hoppered powder dispenser is for reloading blackpowder cartridges. It reduces the chance of a static spark. ------------------ johnnyb A slow hit beats a fast miss.