Powder Spillage with Uniflow

[mouse]

I just set up my uniflow powder measure the other day, and I dump into my scale pan and then trickle the rest of the charge. I have the dumper as close to the pan as humanly possible but it bounces off of the pan on my 505 like no tomorrow I mean after a few dumps I have enough for another round all over my reloading bench. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[czechitout]

I just started reloading a few months ago Mouse .. couldn't figure it out either. I don't know if this is right or wrong, but i put the plastic tip at the bottom of the powder measure against the bottom of the pan .. throw the charge, and slowly move the pan toward the ground. The charge then fills the pan in a controlled manner. hope it helps. Maybe the pros do it different!

 

[FullDraw]

powder thrower

I would like to hear as well as I'm just about to use mine for the 1st time.

F/D

 

[mouse]

Yeah I have been reloading for a year now, but ironicaly was to lazy to add this time saving device so it just sat. I leave it to the professionals! aid me in my quest!

 

[Ruger No.1]

I had the same problem and solved it like Czechitout. However, it is really important to give a little tap and visually check before removing the pan to the scale as sometimes powder (particularly extruded ones) can partially hang up until you throw the next charge.

 

[Smokey]

I do it a little different. I add an extra step but it has worked well for 20 years and I don't even think about it anymore. I use an old case with dead primer still in it. Something bigger than you are reloading, I use .375 H&H. I drop a load into the case from the powder throwcase held tight to bottom of powder throw, then dump into the pan on the scale, while the scale is settling I put another load into the case and set it on the bench. Trickle the last few grains into the pan on the scale with a trickle charger. Pour thru funnel into primed case put scale tray back on scale and dump the load in the large case into the scale tray. Load another charge from the powder throw and continue for 50 rounds. Work way better than it sounds and I can really get into a rhythm this way Hope this helps. Smokey

 

[FullDraw]

Powder thrower

Smokey sounds good to me, I'll give it a go.

Thanks.....FullDraw

 

[Why not?]

I just started reloading a few months ago Mouse .. couldn't figure it out either. I don't know if this is right or wrong, but i put the plastic tip at the bottom of the powder measure against the bottom of the pan .. throw the charge, and slowly move the pan toward the ground. The charge then fills the pan in a controlled manner. hope it helps. Maybe the pros do it different!

That is how I have been doing it since 1962.

Ted

 

[fogducker]

I do it a little different. I add an extra step but it has worked well for 20 years and I don't even think about it anymore. I use an old case with dead primer still in it. Something bigger than you are reloading, I use .375 H&H. I drop a load into the case from the powder throwcase held tight to bottom of powder throw, then dump into the pan on the scale, while the scale is settling I put another load into the case and set it on the bench. Trickle the last few grains into the pan on the scale with a trickle charger. Pour thru funnel into primed case put scale tray back on scale and dump the load in the large case into the scale tray. Load another charge from the powder throw and continue for 50 rounds. Work way better than it sounds and I can really get into a rhythm this way Hope this helps. Smokey

this is the same as i do it

 

[PerversPépère]

Sometimes, when your powder measure is brand new, it is good to coat the insides of the powder measure with dry powdered graphite (the kind used for car locks) and spread it on all the working parts with a Q-tip stick.
It helps avoid static electricity generation on uncoated powders. When powders are shaken in a plastic container, they tend to develop a static charge on every powder grain and every one of them tries to spread apart from each other when dropped in the pan, sometimes jumping right out!
Use of a metallic powder baffle is good too. On metallic powder measures, a grounding wire can be helpful.
PP.

 

[Boomer]

All I do is hold the scale pan tight against the bottom of the drop tube, throw the charge, and slowly lower the scale pan with the powder charge ready to weigh.