Powder measure Question.

[AFJuvat]

For those of you that use RCBS, Hornady, or reading powder measures, do the numeric values on the powder measure thimble equate to anything, or are they just a numeric value for your reference?

I use either the Lee Perfect Powder Measure or the Lee Classic Cast Powder Measure. The thimble on the Lee powder measures are calibrated in cubic centimeters. So if you know the Volumetric Density of one grain of powder, you can quickly adjust the measure to the charge you want.

http://leeprecision.com/cgi-data/instruct/VMD.pdf

I am considering trying a different powder measure (mine tend to leak H110 around the rotor) and the online documentation is pretty sparse.

Thanks!

[Riverpigusmc]

I use the Little Dandy, but bought a custom made adjustable rotor, so no reference markings used

[Gatorade]

I have the same Lee and pretty much ignore the marks and just adjust and weigh till I get the desired weight.

[Lonestar grips.]

I have an RCBS and never really use the marks. I weigh and adjust till it throws what I want.

[skosh69]

Originally Posted by Lonestar grips.

I have an RCBS and never really use the marks. I weigh and adjust till it throws what I want.

What he said. ^^^

[NAMVET72]

I use the RCBS trickler and small digital scale, takes longer but more accurate, I don't want none of Da s or 's squibs in any of my Guns.

[Riverpigusmc]

I have never had a squib

[NAMVET72]

Da it is getting deep in here , better put on my Hip Waders,

[Horse'nround]

Originally Posted by Lonestar grips.

I have an RCBS and never really use the marks. I weigh and adjust till it throws what I want.

Ditto: I use a Dillon 550 B I weigh dump and weigh until I get 5 or more where I want and check every 10 to 15 rounds. Match loads always get weighed.