FlattyHunter wrote:Hello Everyone,
Just giving you all the heads up that I'm a newbie in the sport of shooting, so I wanted to get your advice on powders.
I've wanted to get into reloading, so I've decided to start at the very beginning with a Lee Classic Reloader for 243.
It arrived in the mail today when I read through the powder loads when using the measure scoop provided. It states that for an 87 grain projectile, you should use Ramshot Hunter Powder. I've looked online and it doesnt appear to be available here in AUS.
Just wondering if there is an equivalent powder here in Australia which I could use as I would prefer to start out using the measure. Just would feel more comfortable at this point using the scoop instead of weighing it with scales.
FlattyHunter wrote:Hi SCJ429, not too sure at this point. Bloke at the local gun shop said it would be a good size projectile to start off with.
Bladeracer, here is a photo of the load data card. I have seen those dippers for sale, how does your brother find them?
SCJ429 wrote:How close was the actual capacity? Wouldn't it change with different powders?
Oldbloke wrote:'I made my own dippers.
bigpete wrote:Oldbloke wrote:'I made my own dippers.
I like the adjustable ones
FlattyHunter wrote:All good advice guys, thanks...
Yeah Bruiser64, I have seen the tricklers and I will buy one of those for sure.
I've been looking online today, thinking about getting the Hornady Electronic Bench Scales. Definately worth the investment for getting myself set up
deanp100 wrote:There is nothing wrong with scoops. They work on the same theory as powder droppers , fill up a hole with powder and swipe it off as you turn the handle. If you use a consistent technique scoops can be extremely accurate and unless you use the wrong scoop it won’t be the cause of anything blowing up.
marksman wrote:deanp100 wrote:There is nothing wrong with scoops. They work on the same theory as powder droppers , fill up a hole with powder and swipe it off as you turn the handle. If you use a consistent technique scoops can be extremely accurate and unless you use the wrong scoop it won’t be the cause of anything blowing up.
blowing up would be an extreme but it can happen, your advise on using a consistent technique is good advice
using a powder scale is for safety and to adjust your loads
years ago I've used them myself and had bolts that would not open without a hammer
I do think the scoops can be used effectively, the scales are for checking