Originally Posted by Charlie-NY
Originally Posted by Mule Deer
Yep--especially weighing every powder charge.


I'm one of the guys who weighs every charge for rifle reloads. I "assumed" that most reloaders do the same. I use an RCBS Chargemaster which makes this a fairly quick and easy process.

What do you suggest, just dumping from the powder dispenser? Doesn't that leave the door open for charge weight inconsistencies?

Not criticizing, just curious.


Random variations in charge weight are actually built in to your powder scale. The charge master has an accuracy level of + or - .1 grains. So any charge could be at either maximum value or dead nuts on. This would mean that a max .2 variation between one charge to the next is possible and even likely.
Most powder throws with a properly setup baffle will be able to consistently drop a charge in this range except with some stick powders. I gave up weighing each charge long ago after figuring out as others have that a variation of .2-.3 is nothing in the grand scheme of things.



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