RevolvingGarbage
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Im getting my reloading bench all set up, and I've been practicing with my Lee powder measure and scale (the kit I have is the Lee breechlock challenger). My measure isn't throwing the most consistent of charges and I'm working on figuring that out, but the scale is making it very difficult.
The end of the scale that rides between the damping magnets has a slight amount of side to side play, so the scale frequently brushes up against the magnet. When this happens, I have to tap the scale arm slightly so it swings freely, and I feel like this is throwing off the calibration of the scale. Is this a normal problem with a cheaper scale like this or is there an issue with my particular scale?
Also, about the powder measure. Its throwing a charge about a half grain lighter than what I set it to, and it doesn't simply drop the full charge on its own, it must be tapped quite a few times after the handle is pulled down to free the last bit of powder. Is this normal? Would a better powder thrower eliminate this issue?
The end of the scale that rides between the damping magnets has a slight amount of side to side play, so the scale frequently brushes up against the magnet. When this happens, I have to tap the scale arm slightly so it swings freely, and I feel like this is throwing off the calibration of the scale. Is this a normal problem with a cheaper scale like this or is there an issue with my particular scale?
Also, about the powder measure. Its throwing a charge about a half grain lighter than what I set it to, and it doesn't simply drop the full charge on its own, it must be tapped quite a few times after the handle is pulled down to free the last bit of powder. Is this normal? Would a better powder thrower eliminate this issue?