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jack404 · 10-07-2012, 09:18 PM

i know in the field its easier to measure by volume but powders vary , so guessing a different powders settled volume is just that , a guess

it pays to practice and compare

measure and tap as you would in the field bt pour it into your scales bowl and compare

then you know how much to adjust with a bit more accuracy

and you know for your powder you shoot

measure and compare 5 times and avg that is a pretty good start then a line on your measure and you'll know what each load really is ..

me a remake a charge with a cigarette paper i use as a wad and a ball in one end of the parcel

tear offthe ball end and pour the measured powder down the bore

put ciggy paper cross wise over bore and push in and ram till home

i use a small flask for priming the cup and ready ..

10-07-2012, 09:18 PM	#2
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Correct method for measuring muzzleloader charge i know in the field its easier to measure by volume but powders vary , so guessing a different powders settled volume is just that , a guess it pays to practice and compare measure and tap as you would in the field bt pour it into your scales bowl and compare then you know how much to adjust with a bit more accuracy and you know for your powder you shoot measure and compare 5 times and avg that is a pretty good start then a line on your measure and you'll know what each load really is .. me a remake a charge with a cigarette paper i use as a wad and a ball in one end of the parcel tear offthe ball end and pour the measured powder down the bore put ciggy paper cross wise over bore and push in and ram till home i use a small flask for priming the cup and ready ..