Powder Measure Baffle - The Firearms Forum

crzy2k · 01-29-2011, 06:25 PM

New to reloading. Have a Hornady powder measure that included a baffle. The manual doesn't mention it only a data sheet that was included. I tried using it but it seemed to hinder the powder fall. I am using Trail Boss powder, and it seems very light in weight comparitively. Should I not use the baffle or is it a necessity? Probably a very basic question, but could use some help here.

Texxut · 01-29-2011, 08:18 PM

If the Trail Boss wasn't metering well with the baffle, I'd try it without and use the method that gives you the most consistent results.

Welcome to the forum !

medalguy · 01-29-2011, 10:11 PM

I can't imagine why Trailboss would not fall through a baffle. I'd recommend always using a baffle just to keep the pressure on the bottom of the column of powder equal. You will probably discover that not using the baffle will cause your loads to drop in volume as you drop the height of the powder column.

But, as texxut said, whatever works best, and welcome!

woolleyworm · 01-29-2011, 10:22 PM

Did you clean the measure and run a good amount of powder through it before using it? If not, empty it out; clean the inside ( wipe it down with a used sheet of Bounce or other dryer sheet ) and then throw at least 1/2 measure of powder through it with the baffle. Then see if your charges are coming out consistently.

crzy2k · 01-30-2011, 10:49 AM

Thanks to all for the answers - some good advice.

01-29-2011, 06:25 PM	#1
crzy2k Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 5	Powder Measure Baffle New to reloading. Have a Hornady powder measure that included a baffle. The manual doesn't mention it only a data sheet that was included. I tried using it but it seemed to hinder the powder fall. I am using Trail Boss powder, and it seems very light in weight comparitively. Should I not use the baffle or is it a necessity? Probably a very basic question, but could use some help here. -->

01-29-2011, 08:18 PM	#2
Texxut V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 264	Re: Powder Measure Baffle If the Trail Boss wasn't metering well with the baffle, I'd try it without and use the method that gives you the most consistent results. Welcome to the forum !

01-29-2011, 10:11 PM	#3
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 585	Re: Powder Measure Baffle I can't imagine why Trailboss would not fall through a baffle. I'd recommend always using a baffle just to keep the pressure on the bottom of the column of powder equal. You will probably discover that not using the baffle will cause your loads to drop in volume as you drop the height of the powder column. But, as texxut said, whatever works best, and welcome!

01-29-2011, 10:22 PM	#4
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,885	Re: Powder Measure Baffle Did you clean the measure and run a good amount of powder through it before using it? If not, empty it out; clean the inside ( wipe it down with a used sheet of Bounce or other dryer sheet ) and then throw at least 1/2 measure of powder through it with the baffle. Then see if your charges are coming out consistently. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

01-30-2011, 10:49 AM	#5
crzy2k Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 5	Re: Powder Measure Baffle Thanks to all for the answers - some good advice.