Weight for powder hopper

#1 · December 12, 2015, 9:43 am

The only weight I've seen that keeps some constant downward pressure on the powder in the hopper seems to be the one included in the low powder alarm kit. Are the weights not sold separately? Part number if so anyone?

Thanks.

#2 · December 13, 2015, 5:41 pm

I use a .45acp case on top of the plastic rod.

#3 · December 14, 2015, 7:26 pm

The low powder sensor has a very lightweight sheet metal washer and rod. It isn't necessary to have weight on the powder, due to the presence of the baffle at the bottom of the hopper.

#4 · January 4, 2016, 2:16 am

With some powders the charge weights are more consistent using the low powder alarm. I do not think that it is the weight of the plate pushing the power down but rather that the powder is not allowed to jump around.

It helps most with flake powders like Unique and Red Dot.

#5 · February 15, 2016, 10:53 pm

Use a 2 inch fender washer on a threaded rod, Lenght is what you want

#6 · June 1, 2016, 7:21 am

A golf ball with an eye hook and a piece of fishing line, we all have some loose balls we can use.