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Selmer,I do not load in volume. It just seems to me that I would spend more time filling, adjusting, and dumping back out than I do dipping and weighing. My time is of little value, and I have gotten fairly adept with my Lee dippers and my Ohaus 5-0-5 scale. It isn't for everyone, but it works well for me, and I would imagine for some others as well. Best, John
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Hmm, I'd never thought about it that way. Not disagreeing with you, just perspective, it takes me about 60 seconds to set my Harrell's measure and then I can just throw powder, no scale, no funnel. The Lyman #55 I used for many years definitely took longer, but once they're set, they're very fast. Now I just use the Lyman to throw pistol charges - currently set to 11 gr. Unique for cast loads in various rifles. I have seen photos of pistol cases carefully filed to dip specific powders with a wire handle soldered on - basically the DIY Lee dippers. For some reason I just don't trust dipping for powder without weighing - it seems to inconsistent to me, and I've run my measures through enough testing to know that they are within .1 gr. of my desired charge when set correctly and used in a consistent technique and rhythm. To each their own - it's always good to know multiple routes to the same destination!
Selmer "Daddy, can you sometime maybe please go shoot a water buffalo so we can have that for supper? Please? And can I come along? Does it taste like deer?" - my 3-year old daughter
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Hello Selmer, I did not see anything in 5dad's post that suggested he did not weigh the powder after using a dipper, I also have a Harrell and whilst it really is the nicest piece of kit since sliced bread I still weigh each and every load it throws as it does not always throw perfect.
But then I enjoy pissing about with loading and case prep.
These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.
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I have in recent times gone to using a RCBS 304 scale for weighing my powder, not because it is better but because I always wanted one when I was younger...and couldn't help myself.
These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.
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R.H., The best advice you have gotten so far is to go buy a good loading manual. Better yet, buy two or three and read all the "how to's" until you fully understand what you are going to be doing. The Lyman manual, as Mathman said, is a very good one that is published by an equipment manufacturer. Another good one is the Hornady, a bullet maker. Another good suggestion was to use a manual from a bullet manufacturer whose product you will be using. After you kind of have a good grip on the procedures involved, then decide what products you want. There is a lot of good equipment out there. Keep reading on this thread and this Forum and you will learn what works best for your needs. Good luck and enjoy. This is good advice. If you know of someone who reloads or can find someone nearby who is willing to walk you through the steps and show you how it's done in person, you will be doing yourself a big favor.
A wise man is frequently humbled.
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When I started I bought the Rockchucker kit and then added things as I learned. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend the same to someone that is starting. +1. +2. All my stuff is green too (as another poster stated) and I have absolutely no complaints. How many of you guys using forster or other top dollar dies shoot competition? For a guy looking to turn out excellent ammo for his hunting/plinking and not too serious competition needs, it's hard to beat RCBS. Their CS isn't going to get beat either. Hold the fluff as far as I'm concerned..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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5sdad - I'm curious. I can't imagine a circumstance under which a reloader wouldn't want a powder measure - I'd go nuts without mine. Please elaborate. And I love my Harrell's measure... +1, sounds weird not to have one??????
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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+? on the RCBS Rockchucker kit. They weren't available when I started loading, but I have everything they include now, and more. And for sure their customer service is king!
"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23) Brother Keith
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The Forster dies are some of the best I have used, but Redding are also very nice,I have and use both but would rather use Forster, Hard to go wrong with a Rockchucker press, I would look at the Rcbs 1010 for a scale, I like Sinclair for most of my brass prep tools, and a Thumler UV18 brass tumbler, and then just add tools as you have a need!
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