I have had a Lyman 55 powder dump since I first started reloading. It was what came with the kit at the time and has served me reasonably well. It does weigh charges of ball or flake powder quite accurately , but not so on extruded powders. I usually find I need to weigh every charge of extruded powder and adjust it with a trickler. How does Hornady, redding or RCBS dumps measure up in comparison? (I know, get a $500.00 electronic one and join the 21st century.)
I have had a Lyman 55 powder dump since I first started reloading. It was what came with the kit at the time and has served me reasonably well. It does weigh charges of ball or flake powder quite accurately , but not so on extruded powders. I usually find I need to weigh every charge of extruded powder and adjust it with a trickler. How does Hornady, redding or RCBS dumps measure up in comparison? (I know, get a $500.00 electronic one and join the 21st century.)
I use a 55 at times ( I own two as well as two other brands) but for short range work do not worry about 1/2 grain difference or so on my extruded powders .
When I go to the longer ranges I measure my charges ( past 500) .
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Anytime I figure I've got this long range thing figured out, I just strap into the sling and irons and remind myself that I don't!
I don't think any of them do very well with long grained extruded powders. Some of them handle fine grained powders or the short cut powders okay, but I still think your better off with a scoop and a trickler if you don't/won't use an automated dispenser.
Powder Dumps
I know, get a $500.00 electronic one and join the 21st century.)
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