I have an RCBS powder measure that is either defective..or I'm horribly dense.
I was loading either 9mm or 40 cal loads the other day and decided to use Blue Dot powder. I had it..so why not use it. Is it me...my machine..or what? Every time on the down stroke of the charging handle, the thing would bind and stick. The same thing happened last night using AA#2. Not a nice smooth up and down, but a binding feeling. I know this is common with some powders, but I'm starting to feel as if it is my measure.
Plus..I could be loading for 5.6g. and I run 5 or 6 test charges to reassure proper weight, and after I conclude that the measure is throwing 5.6g...15 rounds later, it's throwing 5.8g. No consistancy! What is going on? Is there a better powder measure out there where this crap doesn't happen? Is there one that is KNOWN for it's accuracy? I'm growing tired of this powder measure. It's fairly new and I've cleaned it and wiped it out..and still..it binds!
I was loading either 9mm or 40 cal loads the other day and decided to use Blue Dot powder. I had it..so why not use it. Is it me...my machine..or what? Every time on the down stroke of the charging handle, the thing would bind and stick. The same thing happened last night using AA#2. Not a nice smooth up and down, but a binding feeling. I know this is common with some powders, but I'm starting to feel as if it is my measure.
Plus..I could be loading for 5.6g. and I run 5 or 6 test charges to reassure proper weight, and after I conclude that the measure is throwing 5.6g...15 rounds later, it's throwing 5.8g. No consistancy! What is going on? Is there a better powder measure out there where this crap doesn't happen? Is there one that is KNOWN for it's accuracy? I'm growing tired of this powder measure. It's fairly new and I've cleaned it and wiped it out..and still..it binds!