correct powder level

[newfalguy101]

I dunno, looks like a slick trick to me.

I typically prime cases and put them upside down in the block,
flip and charge,
then check with a flashlight.

 

[FROGO207]

^^^ THIS --Upside down verifies a good primer installed. Use two loading blocks though and I work left to right. Then tip the loading block 20* or so and shake some, the charges will look the same only if they actually are. Use a good light.

 

[mdi]

When I'm charging cases, I put my primed brass in a small dish with the block empty. I charge my cases individually. So only charged cases are in the block. Most of the time when I'm working up a load, I'll weigh each charge, place an empty case in the block, then dump powder in it. If I have reached my "perfect" load I'll pick up a case from the pile, charge it directly from the powder measure, then set it in the block. This along with looking in every case has done me well; one squib in 1970 and no Kabooms, ever...

 

[murf]

When I'm charging cases, I put my primed brass in a small dish with the block empty. I charge my cases individually. So only charged cases are in the block. Most of the time when I'm working up a load, I';; weigh each charge, place an empty case in the block, then dump powder in it. If I have reached my "perfect" load I'll pick up a case from the pile, charge it directly from the powder measure, then set it in the block. This along with looking in every case has done me well; one squib in 1970 and no Kabooms, ever...

another version of the upside-down case method. and one less step.

thx,

murf

 

[JohnB-40]

I load on a RCBS single stage press. I charge the cases,then I check all loads visually with a LED flashlight before I seat a bullet. One load I do pay special attention to is using W231/HP-38 for sub 1100 fps in 357 cases. As I use quite a few of these,I made up a visual load checker out of a bit of dowel and a red sharpie. I check a rack of 50 after charging and again before seating bullet. I have caught one double charge doing thisView attachment 811985 View attachment 811986 .

 

[Hondo 60]

I like the idea of creating a powder check.
I think I'll do the same for loads I have to use a manual powder measure.