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Thread: Dillion 550: leaving powder in the powder measure?

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    I let dot powders in the hopper sometimes. It's handy they have color dots.
    One round at a time.
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    I rarely empty my Dillon powder measures, usually only when I'm switching powders.

    I use masking tape to identify the powder in the measure. Use a black marker to write the powder name on the tape, stick tape to measure.
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    I used to empty the powder measure after reloading. But now that I am shooting .45ACP so much (200+ rounds a week), I leave the measure filled with Unique as I try reloading at least 100-rounds each day.
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    I also empty the PM after every session , and blow off and lube the press so it is ready for the next session.
    It only takes a minute or two.

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    I usually empty the measure. As a safety backup I have printed 2” wide paper strips that I rubber band to the outside of the measure for all of the powders I’m likely to use. The paper completely surrounds the measure So the rubber band doesn’t contact the measure. They will melt into the plastic.
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    Storing powder in a hopper for a day or two is ok. Long term storage will etch plastic and may cause fine flake or ball powder to clump. Then you may get inconsistent metering and may not detect. This has been my experience.

    Long term powder storage should be in original canister in a vented cabinet (old file cabinets or cheap gun cabinets work) to prevent pressure buildup w limited insulating properties and containment in the event of a fire.

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    powders are hydroscopic. This means they absorb moisture out of the air. When in the hopper the lid is seldom air tight. This can allow moisture to enter the hopper and the powder will absorb this moisture if left in the hopper.
    This can cause several issues. Moist powder weighs more than dry powder. This can effect charge weight.
    Moist powder as mentioned clumps. This can cause Bridging of the drop tube and that's never a good thing.
    When done with a loading session putting the powder back in the original bottle help prevent this moisture absorbsion. The lids fit tight.
    As far as primer go I only get as many as I need for the session out of the package. This way I don't have to put them back in the package.
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    When I used the Fail Safe Rod, I could always slide it through a slot on the platform arm to free it. Then just pull the tool head and dump the powder while holding the rod and tool head together.

    I confess: I have dumped a hopper full of Varget into a partially full 8 pound jug of H414. I empty it every time now.

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    Is it really true that Titegroup will quickly discolor the powder tube and in 2 to 3 days actually cause it to deform? I ask because I was about to buy some of that powder for my loads>

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    I label the PM and leave the powder in it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GunnarTS View Post
    Is it really true that Titegroup will quickly discolor the powder tube and in 2 to 3 days actually cause it to deform? I ask because I was about to buy some of that powder for my loads>
    It will with the Hornady tube.

    Personally I don't use Titeboom. I'm leery of it's narrow load range. It will also soften some PC coatings.
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