That means the powder measure will dispense very consistent powder charges. Some big flake powders like Clays do not meter well, nor do stick powders like 3031.
.45ACP reloading question
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That means the powder measure will dispense very consistent powder charges. Some big flake powders like Clays do not meter well, nor do stick powders like 3031.
Oh thanks! So imr 3031, when I'll get to loading it, I should measure every load? Its first rufles anyway so I was not going to use the uniflow except to get a low base that I finish with the tickler... let me know if there's better methods. Without buying a 600$ thing...
Thanks all!
The Uniflow is one of those throwers that does not throw a flake powder very well. Mine will not throw 700X It binds up. But the Lyman 55 works well.
Titegroup is an easier powder to work with than 700X. 231 and power Pistol are also easy powders to load.
For rifle powder, there are small grain stick powders like RL15 that thow just fine. And of course, the ball powders like BLC2, H335, 748 and 760 throw perfectly.
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When I worked up my 30-30 loads using IMR 3031, I went old school and used the scoop that came with the Lee 30-30 die set, dumped it into the pan of my balance beam, and trickled powder in until I hit my target charge weight. Definitely a lot slower, but then I don't shoot a lot of 30-30 lol. I've since got in a jug of LeverEvolution, which I found to meter very well in my Dillon powder measures, so will be switching to that once I use up the IMR 3031.
It isn't an issue measuring flake powder if you use a Dillon xl650 with a powder check. Any powder for that matter if its too high or low a beep happens.
Find the powder amount that cycles your gun well and the oal that fits the chamber. Adjust accordingly. I use 700X in 45acp, 9mm and 40 cal. I also use a lot of W231 in 45acp.
Find the powder amount that cycles your gun well and the oal that fits the chamber. Adjust accordingly. I use 700X in 45acp, 9mm and 40 cal. I also use a lot of W231 in 45acp.
The powder checks margin of error is too large to detect small variations, it's good for no/double powder charges.
Some small flake, like bullseye, meters well in a Dillon powder measure. Large flake powders are a little more troublesome.
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