Redding Powder Measure

[Beau Gee]

I've been reading a few posts here about the Redding Powder Measures which seems to be a desireable item.

The name rang a bell and I checked my bench, and lo and behold I found hidden such a measure. I do not see any model # or other info on the tool except place of mfg (Cortland). I acquired this many years ago from an old shooting buddy, but frankly, I've never used it.

Can anyone give me some hint as to where or what to check on the measure to determine what, exactly, I have.

Appreciate any help.

Beau Gee

[Swagerman]

Can you post a picture of it, color of paint on it, they made it in slightly different configurations in the last 30 years or so.

Does it look anything like this one.

Jim

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/44and45/P3310028Compl.jpg

[Beau Gee]

Swagerman,
Sort of, not nearly as nice as yours amd a different shade of green. I'll photo it and email back tomorrow.
Thanks,
Beau Gee

[Swagerman]

That's what mine looked like before I added new metering chambers for pistol and rifle. Plus, shortend the powder tube a tad, installed new knurled lever handle.

And the paint job is home made, not Redding...but its close.

Really fine piece of equipment.

Jim

[Beau Gee]

Am having some problems inserting a pic, can I email direct to you????
Beau Gee

AKA
grotto22@verizon.net

[Swagerman]

Beau Gee, your No. 3 Redding PM looks in better shape than mine did before restoration. Your metering chamber looks real good compared to mine.

Jim

This is Beau Gee's PM picture sent by email.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/44and45/Reddingpm-1.jpg

Some new paint and replacement plastic hopper tube, you have a first class PM.

If you contacted Redding, they might even give you a new label to replace the side-ways one you have there.

[e15cap]

Redding will re- condition that for a very nominal fee.

[Char-Gar]

Redding measures are very good. I just sold a #3 with both chambers (Univeral and Pistol) on Ebay for $99.00. I offered it here first for $75.00, but nobody was interested.

[Swagerman]

The Redding PM can take the RCBS green hopper quite well, as seen in my picture.

Just lay a flat piece of board on top of it and mallet tap seat the RCBS hopper into the Redding base.

Jim

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e321/44and45/P3240023croppedandbright650X.jpg

[Beau Gee]

Thanks for eveyones input, but I don't think I'll every have use for this measure. And, I don't want to put any money into it. I suppose I'll may try selling or swapping.
Thanks for all the good info,

Beau

[6pt-sika]

I bought one of the Redding measures from my local gun shop owner about 6 months ago . He tokk it in in trade from and older gentleman that was getting rid of all his reloading stuff . Mine looked NIB with all the bells and whistles .

He charged me $40 tax included [smilie=1:

[PatMarlin]

I was just using mine (Redding) I had bought used today for about the first time. loaded up with some 3031, and it has the competition match grade measure thingy, but what bothered me was a few times I got a light charge on one pour, then the rest like almost a double pour on the next.

Good thing I was weighting every charge. I don't trust it now. Any ideas?

My RCBS uniflow has never done that.

[newfoundlander]

Possible static electricty issue? Take apart your measure and go over allL surfaces with an anti-static dryer sheet or monitor wipe. I can see a near double charge with a very small load if static is the culprit but if it's a standard size drop you might have a broken, faulty or improperly installed micrometer.

[PatMarlin]

Probably not static as it only does the double drop once in awhile. 70% of the time it's on or near to it.

I'm gonna send it to Redding I think. The only other redding items I have is there beam scales which the newest one... if you breath on it- it can jump out of adjustment without even noticing, and they are not cheap cost wise... :roll:

That's plain dangerous for loading charges. I just use it for boolits. I like the LEE safety scale for powder. Now that's a safe scale as once you set it, it can't go out, and it's more accurate than my 2 redding scales. For powder it's darn hard to beat.

[utk]

Pat, I copied this from another thread:

"I had bridging with 4759 in my older Redding powder measure. It was
suggested to me to "oval" the hole in the plastic drop tube (short clear
plastic spout). I did this and it completely stopped it.

You might try that with your existing powder measure. The drop tube is
inexpensive and unless you go after it with a "buzz saw" you are not
likely to ruin it. I used a rat tail file for proper control of the finished
product.

Dale53"

[PatMarlin]

Thanks for that tip.. :drinks:

[Dale53]

I was poised to write (fingers on the keyboard) when I saw the post above. Who is this "Dale53" guy, anyway?[smilie=1:

Dale53

[Swagerman]

Utk is from Sweden, don't know about the Dale 53. You guys twins? :mrgreen:

Jim

[utk]

Explanation:

Some time ago, a friend of mine had a problem with powder bridging . I remembered the thread and copied Dale53's tip. But i forgot all about it until now. This is the full thread:

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=15771&highlight=Redding

And yes, I'm from Sweden, and a true cast boolit addict .

Urban

[Swagerman]

Hello, Urban from Sweden.

What calibers do you cast.

Jim aka Swagerman

[Dale53]

utk;
I knew exactly what happened. I was just having a bit of fun:mrgreen:

Dale53