Weighing rounds after loading

[Odinson]

Pistol shooters used to do that on a regular basis BUT, they use progressive presses but we are not talking about that and IDCAY knows that but but just has to inject his reductio ad absurdism in most threads. Just ignore and carry on.

I've used progressive presses and despite being well tuned, they too could miss a primer or a powder drop. I would often roll out 500 plus but like you said, this is not what we are talking about.
Well, in a lot of these discussions, I generally do consider the source.
Have a great day!

 

[jethunter]

A properly organized reloading process and an understanding of how the equipment works means mistakes won't be made

Checks and inspections are also part of a properly designed process

 

[Cocked&Locked]

I have never checked finished rounds, but it's a good idea.

What I have been doing instead (If not doing a progressive, large volume session) is I look at the top of each round in the loading tray before bullet seating. To check that all have powder and all are visually at the same level.

 

[257Wby]

There is nothing wrong with weighing each round to confirm a powder charge as part of your reloading process if it adds value to you. However most of us do a visual check as part of the reloading process.
A visual inspection to verify a powder charge will reduce the possibility of missing an uncharged round. Dillion and possibly others , make a Powder check system for progressive presses, where visual inspection is not possible.
In the event you discover an uncharged round in your reloaded ammunition, weighing rounds from that batch could identify others and or restore your confidence in the batch.

 

[jethunter]

Blocking people is fun.

But I thought you don't care about them?

 

[kjohn]

I double charged a light load, 700X under a 150 grain cast bullet, in a nice Zastava bolt action. Scared the crap out of me, blew the floor plate and mag spring out. First, and hopefully the last time in over 50 years. IRRC, I jumped up to watch a train go by. Cheap lesson. Rifle was okay, still use it.