Cleaning measure powder?

I've never really cleaned mine, I've run dry graphite through it when I initially bought it. But I've never cleaned it between powders outside of taking all the powder out when I am done with that powder.

I just use a dry cloth and qtips, but only as needed, not every time I change powder.

More than good enough.
I don't ever take mine apart (Redding 10X).

I turn upside down and dump the powder back in the bottle and then charge cases till the powder bar is empty. Did you like the brass?

Bill

Clean not at all. I do empty the measure and take off the tube to make sure its empty.

Don't clean it. The more graphite that gets coated on it, the better it will work.

I don't clean mine at all. I use an artist paint brush to knock the flakes loose and leave it at that.
The last thing I want to do is have to season it again.

I've never cleaned it. If the clear plastic hopper gets dusty I use windex or alcohol. If you are asking about a new hopper I rub them down with dryer sheets.

From time to time I clean with 3M anti static cleaner for electronics seems to help with extruded powders.

I wipe mine down with dryer sheets then cut the dryer sheets into quarters and use them in my tumbler

Never wipe it, as you'll have to re-season it if you get it clean. I don't like idea of applying fabric softener either, as I've already experienced how dryer sheets gum up tumblers.

I empty the one powder back into it's can, and move on. The light coat of graphite on everything is good preparation for next time.

edwardware said:

Never wipe it, as you'll have to re-season it if you get it clean. I don't like idea of applying fabric softener either, as I've already experienced how dryer sheets gum up tumblers.

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I've never had a problem with dryer sheets that have been used, which removes the gummy stuff. YMMV

Yep they have to be used dryer sheets or you get a gummy mess.

When I change powders I spray canned air into the hopper while holding it upside down.

I can't recall when I last took it apart.

I make sure I have emptied out all the powder. I cycle the measure several times, use an artist brush to sweep out the resevoir and not much else.

Like others have said, I do not want to re-season the measure. My 40 year old Uniflow’s hopper is virtually opaque from the build up of graphite on it.

I’ve never cleaned my powder measures with any solvents or cleaners once they were put in service. Cleaning off any rust preventative before measuring powder can be benificial. Lee Precision recommends running a pound or so of powder through the measure before charging cases. This helps season the inside of the powder measure. It is a good thing to do with all powder measures.

I usually store an anti static dryer sheet in new powder measures when it is not in use. After a while, when the measure is seasoned, this is not as necessary.

On my Dillon, I empty the powder feeder completely. Then remove the hopper and funnel. The funnel gets a slight build up of brass from cartridge expansion. I remove the brass build up and run a alcohol qtip through the inside. Back together and done.