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lefty315
Handloader
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That's all I've ever used since granddad taught me to reload 28 years ago. My powder trickler is a homemade one he made for me too. I tried an electronic scale once but didn't like the way it jumped drastically instead of incrementally so I keep using an old beam scale.
DrMike
Ballistician
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It still works, Vince. Nothing wrong with what works. Consequently, taking care, a hand loader could make some fine ammunition with that set-up and the Lee hand press.
Guy Miner
Master Loader
- Apr 6, 2006
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Vince, I broke out my old 6mm Rem Lee Loader from the 1970's a couple of years ago and loaded a few rounds, just for kicks. It worked just fine, just like it did 40 years ago...
I think I finally tossed my Lee dipper set some years ago...
Guy
I think I finally tossed my Lee dipper set some years ago...
Guy
I still use those dippers to dump powder into my scale pan and trickle in to bring up to proper weight for rifle loads. I can use these dippers with the powder poured into a plastic bullet box to dip out of and have 20 rounds powdered before I could get the right set up on my RCBS dumper set. Waaaaay back about 35 years ago I started loading for a 30-06 with the Lee hammer the case in the die kit and just used the dipper to dump powder into the case without weighing it. The dipper that came with that kit would not hold enough of the powders that the data that came with the kit said to use to let you over load the round. When I got a scale and started weighing charges from thes dippers it scared me with how much variation there was between dips. If you were using a dipper that was supposed to dip close to a max load you could be a grain or more over really easy with stick powders. Ball powders worked better.
gerry
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1Shot":pebzm3tm said:
Funny that is exactly what I do too, they may not be high tech but they do work well when used like this.
being relatively new (less than 3 years) to reloading i'd never seen the dip set like you posted so first a thank you.
as far as that last little bit of powder to get the scale perfect, I have taken to using a plastic spoon. I used to fight the powder thrower after almost every load until I got smarter and settle with a bit light and tap in the last few pieces of powder.... doesn't help that IMR 4350 doesn't seem to meter well although my rifles seem to either do really well or absolutely love the stuff
as far as that last little bit of powder to get the scale perfect, I have taken to using a plastic spoon. I used to fight the powder thrower after almost every load until I got smarter and settle with a bit light and tap in the last few pieces of powder.... doesn't help that IMR 4350 doesn't seem to meter well although my rifles seem to either do really well or absolutely love the stuff
nvbroncrider
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What also works great is those tiny Tupperware containers that you put the sippy cup spout on. Used that for years until I invested in fancier tools.
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Oldtrader3
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Vince, I have a set of those powder measures as well. I use them occasionally for loading some pistol cases.
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While I have been loading for 20+ years, only in the last 5 years or so have I tried to get more precise. I'm finding the more Lee products I try, the more I like them. I love these dippers for load development as they are much faster than my rcbs powder thrower. Use the chart to find the dipper close to your weight. Dump the powder from the dipper in the scale pan, then trickle up to weight. Much quicker than getting the rcbs set up for 3-6 shells, then changing for the next group of shells. The rcbs is great for higher volume loading once you have your pet load though. I really like the Lee modern reloading manual too. Lots of good practical info for your average shooter/reloader shooting factory guns at sane distances.
Vince,
Now all you need is a hand press and you can reload like they did a hundred years ago. Melting lead at the campfire to mould bullets. Throw everything in your saddle bags and your ready to go. An 1873 Colt on your hip and a Winchester in your scabbard. Just kidding........ I use dippers to get close and then the trickler to finish. Some ideas never get old!
Scott
Now all you need is a hand press and you can reload like they did a hundred years ago. Melting lead at the campfire to mould bullets. Throw everything in your saddle bags and your ready to go. An 1873 Colt on your hip and a Winchester in your scabbard. Just kidding........ I use dippers to get close and then the trickler to finish. Some ideas never get old!
Scott
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M7025-06
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I've been using the Lee dippers since I started reloading...got them from my Grandpa who probably bought the set I have when they first came out (just guessing). For me, I don't have to use a trickler. I even talked my buddy into buying a set. Wouldn't go without 'em
Oh...and I have a Lee hand press. Use it all the time at the range to tweek seating depths. Pretty handy tool.
Oh...and I have a Lee hand press. Use it all the time at the range to tweek seating depths. Pretty handy tool.
gerry
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M7025-06":2uzbvvs6 said:
That does sound like a great idea, just load them long and adjust the depth while you are out there.
M7025-06
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SJB358":3skxsbay said:
Can't beat it for $30.00.
