Powder Bottle Dimensions - The Firearms Forum

CampingJosh · 01-07-2012, 07:21 PM

OK, I'm making a new cabinet for my reloading room to hold powders, and I want to make it ready to hold all the various size powder bottles. Off hand, I only have one pound containers of Varget and Unique, so I'm really needing to know how tall the 8 lbs. bottles are from the various powder makers.

My bottle of Unique is 9" tall, so I had intended to leave 10" between the shelves. Will this be enough clearance to fit all of the bigger bottles in there, or do I need to increase that?

Also, I have a bunch of scrap 2x8 around, so the cabinet will be a dab over 7" deep. That should be plenty, I think, but please let me know if you think that would be lacking.

RustyFN · 01-07-2012, 08:59 PM

My 4 pound bottle of Titegroup is 10.5 inches tall and my 8 pound bottle of WC-844 is 10.5 inches tall.

JLA · 01-07-2012, 10:08 PM

Yeah CJ leave 11 inches and youd fit em all.

RandyP · 01-07-2012, 10:29 PM

My 8# jug of Win 231 is 12" tall.

gun-nut · 01-08-2012, 12:36 AM

I just measured the 8# of unique 12" high, 11" deep, and 8" wide.
My 4# of unique is 12-1/2" high, 7" deep, and 4-1/2" wide.

CampingJosh · 01-08-2012, 09:23 AM

Thanks guys.

01-07-2012, 07:21 PM	#1
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,799	Powder Bottle Dimensions OK, I'm making a new cabinet for my reloading room to hold powders, and I want to make it ready to hold all the various size powder bottles. Off hand, I only have one pound containers of Varget and Unique, so I'm really needing to know how tall the 8 lbs. bottles are from the various powder makers. My bottle of Unique is 9" tall, so I had intended to leave 10" between the shelves. Will this be enough clearance to fit all of the bigger bottles in there, or do I need to increase that? Also, I have a bunch of scrap 2x8 around, so the cabinet will be a dab over 7" deep. That should be plenty, I think, but please let me know if you think that would be lacking. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do. -->

01-07-2012, 08:59 PM	#2
RustyFN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 598	Re: Powder Bottle Dimensions My 4 pound bottle of Titegroup is 10.5 inches tall and my 8 pound bottle of WC-844 is 10.5 inches tall.

01-07-2012, 10:08 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: Powder Bottle Dimensions Yeah CJ leave 11 inches and youd fit em all. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

01-07-2012, 10:29 PM	#4
RandyP V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 439	Re: Powder Bottle Dimensions My 8# jug of Win 231 is 12" tall. __________________ Lee Anniversary and Lee Classic 4-Hole Turret, presently reloading .380, 7.62 Nagant (32-20), 9mm and 45ACP

01-08-2012, 12:36 AM	#5
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 947	Re: Powder Bottle Dimensions I just measured the 8# of unique 12" high, 11" deep, and 8" wide. My 4# of unique is 12-1/2" high, 7" deep, and 4-1/2" wide. __________________ Don't retreat just reload.

01-08-2012, 09:23 AM	#6
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,799	Re: Powder Bottle Dimensions Thanks guys. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.