help with refreshing a old redding 3br powder measure

[waltherboy4040]

Hi I picked up a old redding 3br powder measure. First its missing the set screws I was wondering if anyone might know the thread size? Also could someone please explain how to take out the micrometer so I can take out and clean rust off the drum. :mrgreen:

Thanks!

[wcp4570]

I have an old Redding measure that I have had for years. The thumb screw on the side is a special made screw that holds the micrometer piece in the drum and locks your micrometer adjustment. Remove the screw and the micrometer piece should pull straight out of the drum.
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Redding powder measure

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thumb screw detail, size on mine is 10-32
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all parts removed
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drum & screw detail

wcp

[waltherboy4040]

Thanks a bunch, just what I needed.

A little off topic but just curious if you use yours and how you like it?

[PB234]

I use mine and I like it a lot. Absolutely nothing wrong with it. I even like the plastic part of the drop tube so I can see the powder drop.

[Ken in Iowa]

I use mine and I like it a lot. Absolutely nothing wrong with it. I even like the plastic part of the drop tube so I can see the powder drop.

+1

mine is not the small chamber pistol model, but it works well down to 4 gr of Unique.

[Petrol & Powder]

I've used one for years and it is an excellent measure. Be careful when removing rust. Any drum style powder measure relies on the close fit between the drum and the body of the measure. Be very judicious in your efforts to remove rust from the drum and body. It's ok to remove the rust but you don't want to remove metal! I suggest using 0000 steel wool, 600+ sandpaper or maybe some very fine abrasive like JB bore paste on a small rag. When removing rust from parts that require tight tolerances, Less is more.
The edge of the powder chamber and the outer surface of the drum should be as sharp as possible. Use caution so that you do not round off that junction when polishing.

[wcp4570]

Yes I use my old Redding measure quite often. Mine has the large drum and is not to consistent with small charges of pistol powder. For pistols loads I use an RCBS uniflo measure. I do like the ease of adjusting and locking the adjustment better on the Redding over the RCBS measure.

wcp

[waltherboy4040]

Thanks everyone for the replies and help. Hopefully I can keep the rust at bay. I ended up having to enlarge the holes on the clear hopper so it wouldn't keep pushing the sides in.

http://i.imgur.com/U6q67Ka.jpg

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[DaveInFloweryBranchGA]

You did good. I have that measure, first one I ever bought. Did a great job for me back when I was shooting High Power Rifle with a tuned M1 and reloading 30.06 cartridges.

[257]

I bought my first one in 1971,if I remember right it was 41.00 which was a ton of money back then . but now I have 4 of them still use the 1 st one all the time. the only one that I use that is more accurate is a harrel but it costs 400.00 plus today

[Petrol & Powder]

Redding stuff is very well made. I own some Redding equipment but it is generally too expensive for my budget. The stuff I do have, including a Redding powder measure, works perfectly!

You did very well indeed. Good Luck !

[MOcaster]

You did well, young grasshopper. From what I've noticed, it's hard to find a nice used one with the drop tube intact. But you messed up. Once you get one Redding, you have to get more. :) But that could just be me and my love of powder measures.