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Quote from Reloader on May 18, 2011, 11:41 amHi!
I have a problem concerning consistent powder charges. There is always errors when I weigh up the powder. I use Norma 202 as powder (here in Sweden we all use powder from Norma).
What is wrong with my machine? The white cube is in contact with the body of the powder measure when I push the handle the whole way.
The slide is also going back the whole lenght when I let the handle move back to its starting position.
I have also had problems in feeding primers when I use Federal 210 large primers. They have a tendency to tilt when the are in the primer pocket in the wheel moving primers to the punch. This affects the smooth movement needed to do a good reloading.
Is there anyone who knows how to deal with these things. The thing that gives me most irritation is the powder charges. The error is always between 0,2-0,5 gn. Far to much I think.
Please help with this!
Best regards
Andreas Olsson
Hi!
I have a problem concerning consistent powder charges. There is always errors when I weigh up the powder. I use Norma 202 as powder (here in Sweden we all use powder from Norma).
What is wrong with my machine? The white cube is in contact with the body of the powder measure when I push the handle the whole way.
The slide is also going back the whole lenght when I let the handle move back to its starting position.
I have also had problems in feeding primers when I use Federal 210 large primers. They have a tendency to tilt when the are in the primer pocket in the wheel moving primers to the punch. This affects the smooth movement needed to do a good reloading.
Is there anyone who knows how to deal with these things. The thing that gives me most irritation is the powder charges. The error is always between 0,2-0,5 gn. Far to much I think.
Please help with this!
Best regards
Andreas Olsson
Quote from Reloader on May 18, 2011, 4:14 pmN 202 is a long-grained extruded powder. The shape of the powder causes the variations as it fills the powder bar. I would expect powder charges within +/- .2-.3 grains. Be sure the blue wing nut at the bottom of the return rod is tight enough to fully retract the powder bar. Keep the powder hopper reasonably full, start with it at least 3/4 full, run down to about one inch above the baffle. Be sure to cycle the handle slowly when moving the powder bar; it should take at least one full second to move the powder bar from one side to the other.
On the Federal primers, lately they have been a bit eccentric. It helps to periodically push a small cloth cleaning patch wet with alcohol through the magazine tube to clean it.
N 202 is a long-grained extruded powder. The shape of the powder causes the variations as it fills the powder bar. I would expect powder charges within +/- .2-.3 grains. Be sure the blue wing nut at the bottom of the return rod is tight enough to fully retract the powder bar. Keep the powder hopper reasonably full, start with it at least 3/4 full, run down to about one inch above the baffle. Be sure to cycle the handle slowly when moving the powder bar; it should take at least one full second to move the powder bar from one side to the other.
On the Federal primers, lately they have been a bit eccentric. It helps to periodically push a small cloth cleaning patch wet with alcohol through the magazine tube to clean it.