NoahFN
Member
I have a Hornady lock & load powder measure that I cannot get consistent powder drops out of.
Here's what I've tried.
- Different powders, mostly I've been using W231 as I've heard that it meters well
- Added the handgun micrometer measuring insert
- Added a powder baffle
- Working the handle in the same manner each time
- Dryer sheets to remove static
Tonight I worked with it and tried to get 5.3 grains of W231 for some .45acp loads. It would get it adjusted to 5.25 grains and eventually it would creep up to 5.4 grains. I'd adjust it down again and it would creep back up, even after adding powder to try to keep a consistent amount in the hopper.
Does anyone have any tips, suggestions? I expect a certain amount of variance but the constant creeping increase is driving me crazy.
Here's what I've tried.
- Different powders, mostly I've been using W231 as I've heard that it meters well
- Added the handgun micrometer measuring insert
- Added a powder baffle
- Working the handle in the same manner each time
- Dryer sheets to remove static
Tonight I worked with it and tried to get 5.3 grains of W231 for some .45acp loads. It would get it adjusted to 5.25 grains and eventually it would creep up to 5.4 grains. I'd adjust it down again and it would creep back up, even after adding powder to try to keep a consistent amount in the hopper.
Does anyone have any tips, suggestions? I expect a certain amount of variance but the constant creeping increase is driving me crazy.