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Weighing vs metering powder
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<blockquote data-quote="MT4XFore" data-source="post: 671921" data-attributes="member: 4945"><p>Interesting question. I do both. For my large cases used for big game, I weigh each and every charge using an RCBS chargemaster. For my varmint loads I use an RCBS benchrest powder measure. I set the measure up using the scale on my chargemaster. I will load 10 or 20 rounds, then check the measure on the scale to make sure it is still throwing the correct amount. If it isn't I will adjust it, but it is never far off. I found that if you move the powder baffel down in the measure hopper as far as it will go, the measure will throw extremely consistent loads, depending on type of powder used. I am using Ramshot ball powders for my 22-250AI and my 223AI. Those powders measure like water! Very easy to get consistent loads. I have read where "volume" is actually more important than "weight" when it comes to powder loads. I cannot comment on that as a rule, but my 22-250AI shoots 1/2" groups consistently at 200 yds. using thrown powder charges. If I miss a prairie poodle its because I didn't do my part, not because of my equipment or ammo.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MT4XFore, post: 671921, member: 4945"] Interesting question. I do both. For my large cases used for big game, I weigh each and every charge using an RCBS chargemaster. For my varmint loads I use an RCBS benchrest powder measure. I set the measure up using the scale on my chargemaster. I will load 10 or 20 rounds, then check the measure on the scale to make sure it is still throwing the correct amount. If it isn't I will adjust it, but it is never far off. I found that if you move the powder baffel down in the measure hopper as far as it will go, the measure will throw extremely consistent loads, depending on type of powder used. I am using Ramshot ball powders for my 22-250AI and my 223AI. Those powders measure like water! Very easy to get consistent loads. I have read where "volume" is actually more important than "weight" when it comes to powder loads. I cannot comment on that as a rule, but my 22-250AI shoots 1/2" groups consistently at 200 yds. using thrown powder charges. If I miss a prairie poodle its because I didn't do my part, not because of my equipment or ammo. [/QUOTE]
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