Ideal No. 5 Powder Measure

[JBinIll]

Black powder doesn't react well with electrical shorts.That type of scale is an entirely different matter when it comes to BP over the hand operated types.

[Doug Rammel]

Jon

For static electricity go here.

http://www.ctmuzzleloaders.com/ctml_experiments/sparks/sparks.html

[cwbuff]

I learned that it is not the static that is the problem (as far as RCBS is concerned), it is that the dust from BP is corrosive to the sensitive electronics.

[jon_norstog]

Wow! Thanks, CW. I guess I'll stop worrying and just make lots of BP ammo.

jn

[cwbuff]

I'm using my Ideal #5 to measure to get me close and then using my electronic scale to weight the loads. I use a Lee dipper to trickle the powder into the scale pan to hit the desired weight. I am not using the automatic dispenser.

[cwbuff]

Are drop tubes still available for these old powder measures? Has anyone tried to fabricate one?

[JBinIll]

Are drop tubes still available for these old powder measures? Has anyone tried to fabricate one?

Half inch OD brass tubing.You may have to sand paper it a bit to fit it in the downspout of the measure maybe not depending on the tubing.

[cwbuff]

What length? Any constriction on the inside?

[JBinIll]

How ever long you want to make it,no restrictions.Originally they came with a 2 inch and a 7 1/4 inch brass drop tube.I think the current Lyman 55 Black Powder measure has a 24 inch drop tube.

[cwbuff]

Thanks.

[dogtag]

I sold my Ideal measure because it took half a day to adjust the damn thing.
Lee measures plus home made versions are the way to go for BP.