P pinks Well-Known Member * Joined May 20, 2009 Messages 83 Reaction score 0 Aug 8, 2009 #1 When you guys are measuring BP, do you tap the powder in the measure or do you just fill and cut the top? Perry
When you guys are measuring BP, do you tap the powder in the measure or do you just fill and cut the top? Perry
Nimrodder Supporter Supporting member * Joined Oct 3, 2005 Messages 930 Reaction score 259 Aug 8, 2009 #2 You can do it either way. Just do it the same way every time.
R rjhans53 Well-Known Member * Joined Nov 20, 2005 Messages 252 Reaction score 2 Aug 8, 2009 #3 because you put it in a form of a question, I pour slightly over full, tap on the side of the measure 10 times and close the spout (leveling the load) of my see threw and pour it in.
because you put it in a form of a question, I pour slightly over full, tap on the side of the measure 10 times and close the spout (leveling the load) of my see threw and pour it in.
cayuga In Remembrance * Joined Aug 12, 2005 Messages 9,993 Reaction score 57 Aug 9, 2009 #4 with the cut off funnel I do not tap. With the open powder measure, I shake the top off, but do not tap.
with the cut off funnel I do not tap. With the open powder measure, I shake the top off, but do not tap.
M Mark whiz Well-Known Member * Joined May 19, 2005 Messages 97 Reaction score 1 Aug 9, 2009 #5 I use a cut-off type measure also. I over fill slightly, tap once, then slice off the extra and load.
I use a cut-off type measure also. I over fill slightly, tap once, then slice off the extra and load.
B Bucker Well-Known Member * Joined Apr 21, 2008 Messages 1,067 Reaction score 0 Aug 10, 2009 #6 fill I overfill w/ the TC Uview and then tap twice then w/ the top push excess to the box lid I load my Lanes Tubes over.
fill I overfill w/ the TC Uview and then tap twice then w/ the top push excess to the box lid I load my Lanes Tubes over.
U Underclocked Well-Known Member * Joined May 18, 2005 Messages 4,261 Reaction score 223 Aug 10, 2009 #7 The only thing that matters about method chosen is that you use the same method each time. I use 5.
toytruck Supporter Supporting member * Joined May 22, 2005 Messages 3,808 Reaction score 2,114 Aug 10, 2009 #8 tap,tap,tap till its level then pour
P pinks Well-Known Member * Joined May 20, 2009 Messages 83 Reaction score 0 Aug 10, 2009 #9 Thanks for in-put guys!! Sounds like BP shooting is not that different than Centerfire loading.....Consistancy!! :wink: Perry
Thanks for in-put guys!! Sounds like BP shooting is not that different than Centerfire loading.....Consistancy!! :wink: Perry
M Mark whiz Well-Known Member * Joined May 19, 2005 Messages 97 Reaction score 1 Aug 10, 2009 #10 Bingo pinks - consistancy IS the name of the game.