I was recently upbraided for using a Lyman Measure for dropping charges. It seems that my Lyman is suppose to be dangerous to use with black powder. I got this measure from my father in law who ought it back in the 40's and the instructions say "For Black or Smokeless Powders". I also use a Ideal Universal made in the 1890's, and this is cast steel and brass.
Where do some of these cautions come from. Why for example is a plastic powder measure a STATIC danger and the plastic jug the powder comes in is not? Why is my cast iron and brass measure that was MADE for black powder in 1890 now too dangerous to use. Has anyone ever tried to set off powder with a static charge? I tried with a taser and you can't get plain B/P to ignite even with an inch long blue spark. My main concern here is that we, by exaggerating the dangers, are disuading youg folk from getting involved. I don't have any problem with taking apropriate safety measures, but some of the stuff I see in print nowdays is going a little far. My daughter in law doesn't want her kids to play in our house because of "all the lead". Hell, I grew up playing with lead soldiers that my grandfather had and now they are too dangerous for my grandkids to touch?