OT what powder thrower?

[MikeS.]

For my reloading gear I need a powder measure to throw a powder charge. Is there one that is adjustable by .1 of a grain?

I don't want the RCBS Li'l Dandy Pistol Powder Measure it looks like you have to buy a bunch of different powder drums at 12 bucks each.

Need some suggesions guys.

[Ysabel Kid]

Manual - I have used the Lee Auto-Disk for years with good results. Recently I switched to a Lyman DPS 1200 electronic scale and dispenser. It is the cat's meow!!!

[MikeS.]

Thanks Kid, yes manual please.

[Ysabel Kid]

Then I'd give the Lee Auto-Disk a whirl. You can pick one up at MidwayUSA cheaper than going to Lee Precision directly. Easy to use and accurate.

[Scott Young]

i used the lee perfect measure for years and it did great. it lacked in many areas, but for throwing consistent charges it did great. i then stepped up to a rcbs powder throw which enables repeatability. the accuracy is the same on both. depending on the technique of lever operation you can keep it close to .1

[Don McDowell]

I have the lee perfect, and the rcbs uniflow. The cheap lee is more dependable thru the whole range of loads I use, the rcbs is only really dependable with handgun loads, rifle charge weights tend to get really irratic.
I also have the lee disc measure which I sorely dislike, and a Lyman 55 bp measure that I only run black powder thru, but it's very dependable and repeatable.

[Scott Young]

i use my lee perfect for blackpowder. i use it to precharge my bp rifle and shotgun loads. it will be perfect pun intended for when i play with the bp cartridges.

[RSY]

Many good options out there. Personally, I use the good ol' Redding Model 3: http://www.reddingreloading.com/pages/m ... asure.html



Good luck,
Scott

[Chuck 100 yd]

I have both the RCBS uniflow and the Redding #3. they both work well but the Redding is my favorite. Mine is the larger one and don`t work with Unique below about 9 gr. it starts to bind up. Above 9gr. and everything is sweet.

[Yance]

For my reloading gear I need a powder measure call it to throw a powder charge. Is there one that is adjustable by .1 of a grain?

I don't want the RCBS Li'l Dandy Pistol Powder Measure it looks like you have to buy a bunch of different powder drums at 12 bucks each.

Need some suggesions guys.

Mike;

Just about any of the "screw adjustable" measures are capable of .1 gr accuracy within certain limitations.

"Ball" and small "flake" powders are boringly repeatable with my old (mid-70's) RCBS Uniflo. With the original 'standard" metering cylinder it drops charges as light as 1.5 gr Bullseye. CONSISTENCY of charges weights is directly affected by "the nut on the handle"<G>

Extruded rifle type powders are not going to meter as consistently as ball or flake powders in ANY measure due to the physical nature of the "sticks" of powder. That's the reasoning behind Hodgdon's "Short Cut" versions of some of their powders. Besides, when I'm loading rifle or "serious" revolver loads I "dump" light into my scale pan and "trickle" up to my desired load.

I also use one of my several Lyman 55 measures for Black Powder charges and with FFg they're fairly consistent. They're also fine for smokeless powders but I don't think have the consistency when dealing with the "ultra light' charges needed for small cartridges like .32 S&W simply because of the way the metering system of "sliding bars" is set up.

Both measures have ample clearance when clamped the the edge of the bench to be able to charge a "block" of handgun cases without having to handle each individual case. This also makes it much easier to develop your "rhythm" operating the handle for consistent charges.

[homefront]

What Yance said.
When 1/10th is critical, load powder to within 1/2 grain, then trickle into pan-on-scale. Not being an ultra-serious target shooter, I haven't seen a tenth or two effect my loads. Without going electronic, some powders, especially the chunkier stick types, just won't meter with dead uniformity through a drum type measure.

[meanc]

I've been using the Lee Perfect powder measure.

With 2400, Lil'gun, H-110, Bullseye.... whatever, the thing throws plenty accurate for my needs.

Loaded up over 100 45Colt this morning with it. I only measured every fifth case and didn't have to adjust it once.

For S & G measured 10 random cases and every one was well within 1/10th of a grain.

[miestro_jerry]

I have a Dillon powder measure left over from when Dillon went from the push type to the automatic ones. I have a PACT electronic thrower and scales that work together for my picky loads.

Jerry

[Charles]

You question was there a powder measure adjustable by .1 grain? That means you are looking for an adjustable measure. Any high quality measure with hold the powder charge to + or - .1 grain if it is properly set.

I need to qualify that a bit. The very long stick powders might not hold that level of accuracy.

The good news is that level of accuracy will seldom if ever show up on the target.

There are no measres that have accurate markings that represent grain weight of powder. All must be checked against an accurate powder scale.

The best powder measure on the market is the Redding, although the RCBS does has a good following.

There are some high dollars bench rest measures sold by Sinclair and others that will shade the Redding in terms of accuracy by a tad. That tad becomes important when you get to top level bench rest competition.

On the used discontinued market the Belding and Mull, and the Hollywood powder measures are still as good any the Redding or the RCBS.

Good luck.

[Scott Young]

all in all you will find as i have found .1 even .2 or .3 will not effect accuracy in rifles. even as small as the .223 case.

pistol carts use as different powder that meters so much better so no problem there.

[1886]

I have a couple of Redding throwers. I like them just fine. If no one has mentioned this I will take the liberty, some throwers issue more powder than others so have an idea of how much powder you want to dispence before you purchase. Regards. 1886.

[Modoc ED]

For what it's worth, I use either an RCBS 5-0-5 Mechanical Scale or their older electronic scale that is battery operated. It is slow using these scales but I feel better charging one case at a time and verifying each charge.

[JReed]

My Lee Perfect works great. The only powder that I have any trouble with is Unique. 2400 and 4320 and similar powders meter out spot on.

[cnjarvis]

I've been very happy with my hornady measure. You can get the micrometer adjusted plunger for better accuracy and repeatability.