Regardless of method, be sure to have a scale to measure throws. A tenth of a grain is not going to make a tremendous difference either way. But of course, don't load maximum charges. That makes sense. Safety first.
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Before I was able to afford powder dispensers, i routinely used to trim cases to make powder dippers. I put a long finishing nail through the flash hole, then bent it 90° and mount on a small wooden dowel. I still have about 7-8 of these that I have used for many years. One way to adjust the...
There are a couple of things you can do to test your powder.
1. Smell it. Should not smell acrid or sour.
2. Dump some on a white sheet of paper and swish it around. There should be no residue.
3. Pour a line on the floor and light it. It should burn even, no sputtering or sparking.
If it...
This is my load. I cast the lead from wheel weights. I do give a slight roll crimp. Fired from Ruger Vaquero and Winchester lever action. Medium recoil and great accuracy.
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I regularly cast and Powder Coat my lead for the M1. After firing several thousand rounds have no issues. Mine is a Plainfield.
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Plainfield carbines were manufactured out of military parts reassembled in Plainfield NJ. Mine dates back to the late 50s or early 60s and I still fire it regularly. It has light recoil and weight and it's just plain old fun to shoot.
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