Older Powder Measures

[WJP]

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[TNsailorman]

wjp, I have one of those old Redding plum colored powder measures. Very smooth operating measure. My uncle passed it on to my dad when he died and I got it after dad died. My uncle started reloading in the 50's and he got me interested in the late 50's. I have been reloading since. I also have an RCBS powder measure. Both load very accurately on pistol loads, which is what they are used for mostly. I do use the Redding for rifles occasionally. james

[WJP]

I really need to quit hoarding I mean collecting. I haven't even used the ones in the pictures and probably have close to 40 measures. I keep telling myself they aren't eating anything and they all have their own purpose. Are they any better or worse than the newer 3br? Don't really let go of my B&M stuff or Star but I do need to draw the line somewhere.

[TNsailorman]

As to whether they are any more accurate than the newer ones, I can't say. They are the only powder measures I have owned that I can remember. Once mine are adjusted they stay adjusted until I make a change of powder or different weight. I check weight at least every 10th round and if operating close to the maximum charge weight, every round. I rarely have to adjust a charge and then usually no more than 1/10 grain. If I have to adjust, it is nearly always for being 1/10 grain light, never over. I like it that way. james

[gbehrman]

I think all the older stuff is better

[Green Frog]

Are they still making NEW powder measures? I think my newest measure is a Lyman Accu-Measure made some time back in the ‘70s or ‘80s. They really don’t seem to wear out and my 1900 vintage Ideal measure still works just as well as ever.

Froggie

[skeettx]

I surly do line my SAECO hand honed powder measures
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