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Charging the Shell
Once your charge weight is set, place a case against the funnel mouth of the drop tube adapter
and work the handle of the measure. Note that the charge drops when the handle is in the up
position. When working the handle, it is important to move the handle fully up and down so that
the metering cylinder makes firm contact with its stop points. Do not short stroke the handle!
Making contact with the stop points each time will produce consistent powder drops.
Notes on Powder Measure Usage
All powder measures are of a basic design and the operator must acquire the knack of using one
for best results. You will notice that fine-grained powders will measure easily and accurately,
while coarse grained powders can be more difficult to drop accurately. This is because the coarse
grain powder will often get caught between the edge of the metering cylinder and the measure’s
body, and will cause considerable resistance as the granules are cut. Remember, the handle must
be moved uniformly and consistently each time to achieve accurate charges. WARNING: Use
caution when dropping charges of stick powder with the small drop tube adapter as it is possible
for powder to “bridge” and cause some of the charge to remain in the tube. This could produce a
squib load. Also, if another charge is then dropped, the powder that remained in the tube, as well
as the additional charge may all go into the case causing an overcharge.
VISIBLY VERIFY THAT ALL CHARGES ARE THE SAME HEIGHT IN THE CASES
BEFORE SEATING BULLETS!
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