Do you load 32acp?

[Bzcraig]

I reload on a Lee Cast turret but the only way I have to get consistent powder charges is to weigh each load on a beam scale then dump in case, what a pain in the keester. I'm using a starting load of 1.5 grains of Bullseye. How are you weighing your charges?

[texassako]

I load for it and the .25 ACP using an older Pacific pistol measure with rotors. The RCBS Lil' Dandy would be comparable, but you would need a bit of glue in the cavity to shrink the charge. I thought I saw somewhere someone was making a new Lee Micro Auto-Disk piece.

[imashooter2]

With a Lyman 55. What is the variation in your thrown charges? Does it show up on targets?

[prsman23]

I do with a dillon 550b and the extra small powder bar. Throws from 1-15 grains. Same load as you

[Mk42gunner]

I don't load for the .32 ACP, yet (I'm sure I will someday), but I do load for the .32 S&W/ Long/ H&R.

I use a Lyman 55 powder measure for a lot of miniscule powder charges; but for years I used custom made dippers for small powder charges. If the Lee kit doesn't drop the exact charge I want, I make one by soldering a handle on, either a piece of brazing rod or a nail. I start with a small case that holds a bit too much and slowly trim it until it has the correct volume.

Robert

[prsman23]

I've also read that you can do the same to existing dippers. They are cheap enough. I think instead of trimming I've read that hot glue is added? I could be wrong.

[RG1911]

I load .32 ACP on a Dillon 650, but I'm using Unique. It's been a while, so I can't remember the exact load -- 3 or 4 grains. When I tested how consistent the Dillon powder measure was throwing the charge, there was not enough variation to cause concern.

Considering the loads are used in a pre-WWII French "Unique" pistol that has rudimentary sights, a mediocre trigger pull, and has seen better days, I don't think variation on the target can be blamed solely on a slight variation in the charge. It's pretty much a minute-of-stop-sign pistol.

Richard

[leadman]

I load for the 32 S&W and have been weighing ever charge. IIRC it is 1.7grs of 700X. This is for an early 1900s H&R Premier top break revolver that is not very strong.
I did recently buy the Lee Micro adjustable powder measure but have not used it yet. I wanted the micro disks but I guess they are no longer offered.
I am going to switch the load to a powder that measures better, probably AA#2.

[texassako]

I thought Titan was selling the micro disk, but it may have just been some of these: http://www.ezorchid.com/CustomCast/CustomCast.htm

[Outpost75]

RCBS Little Dandy measure rotor #00 is 1.7 grains of Bullseye, #0 is 2 grains.

[bob208]

I use a lyman 55 and unique powder

[gwpercle]

Of course! Have a WWII era Walther PPK so have got to feed it.
Powder charges are dipped with a little dipper I made from a 22 case, don't remember if it was a short, long or long rifle. But scoop, level and charge the case gets the job done.
Gary

[woody1]

You bet I do and I use a 22 short dipper that holds 2.2 gr. B'eye. I also have a shortened 22 short dipper that holds 1.1 gr. B'eye for the 23 ACP. Regards, Woody

[richhodg66]

I have loaded for .32 S&W, and I have been loading very light loads for .22 Hornet. My Lyman 55 will throw consistent charges of Bullseye as small as 1.1 grain.

[pworley1]

I use an old herters powder measure and unique.

[bstone5]

I load the 32 ACP with powder coated lead bullets with cola can gas checks. Using W231, I made a dipper out of 22LR empty that I sanded down to the length to get the required weight.
A small length of # 14 copper wire was soldiered to the case for a handle.

Worked well with a near constant weight for the W231 powder.

[kopperl]

2.2gr unique with a old Lee dipper,

[Bzcraig]

The disk kit I use with my turret press using its smallest hole, this is from memory, drops 3-4 grains. So I drilled a hole in the side of the disk installed a set screw to take up space but that didn't work out because I had to run the screw in so deep powder would sit on top of the screw and thus the inconsistent weights. Guess I'll be picking up a RCBS Little Dandy or make a dipper. Thanks guys!

[DLCTEX]

I don't load 32 but for small charges my Lil Dandy works great.

[Pistol Champ]

I load for the 32 acp with a Dillon and use this aftermarket powder slide from Unique Tech.
http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1267

[GBertolet]

I use a RCBS Uniflow measure with the small rotor, with Titegroup powder. It throws very consistent charges.

[country gent]

BZ its easier to put a layer or 2 of tape in the cavity to reduce capacity. Another trick is to fill the cavity with jb weld and let cure. then redrill with a known to small drill and open up till correct. If you go with the the JB weld chamfer both sides of existing hole heavy ( 1/8" deep or so) as this gives a good shopulder to mechanically lock it in place also. I have used tape to adjust fixed measures in the past and the JB to make just what I need both with good results.

[georgerkahn]

I'm a relative newb re this diminutive caliber -- still have the blood blister on my right forefinger to remind me re its small size. I switched from the Dillon 550b to my old RCBS#3; then to an even older Pacific press I can move my fingers about. I, too, have been using Bullseye -- and 2.0gr seems to function well in my Berreta Bobcat. Boolits were gifted from a site-friend in Iowa, and I have an Accurate mould yet to be employed. I've been using a Harrell powder measure, check-weighing every fifth or sixth drop just to be compulsive -- and (knock wood) they've all been right on. I have the smaller Harrel measure, purchased from Sinclair more than a decade ago.
BEST!
georgerkahn

[Bzcraig]

BZ its easier to put a layer or 2 of tape in the cavity to reduce capacity. Another trick is to fill the cavity with jb weld and let cure. then redrill with a known to small drill and open up till correct. If you go with the the JB weld chamfer both sides of existing hole heavy ( 1/8" deep or so) as this gives a good shopulder to mechanically lock it in place also. I have used tape to adjust fixed measures in the past and the JB to make just what I need both with good results.

I used the JB Weld trick last night and it worked like a champ. Drilled a hole and got 1.7 grains. I also contacted Titan Reloading who either made or had made some 'micro disks' using a 3D printer to see if having blank disks made with just an indentation to locate where to start a drill bit was possible. Seems it would be great to have a couple of those.

[trapper9260]

I have a Hornady elec. scale that I been usen more then my balance beam to make it easyer for some of the things I do.But use the elec. to do it now.

[GL49]

I load for the .32 on a 550, but load only ball powders so I can get a consistent powder drop. Flake type powders seem to give me fits when using a fast powder and small charges.