Gearhead Jim
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In the past, I've always kept the powder level in my Dillon powder measure within the embossed "Dillon" area on the side of the clear hopper, which means about 1/2 to 3/4 full.
Doing it that way, the machine throws charges that are as consistent as I can measure with my scale.
But I'm loading a batch of 5,000 of .380 right now and will run out of bullets just before I run out of powder. I don't want to open a new jug of powder and then not use it for a year or two.
How far down, in the clear plastic hopper or even into the metal base, can I run the powder level and still get consistent charges?
My load is 3.4 gr WW231.
Thanks!
Doing it that way, the machine throws charges that are as consistent as I can measure with my scale.
But I'm loading a batch of 5,000 of .380 right now and will run out of bullets just before I run out of powder. I don't want to open a new jug of powder and then not use it for a year or two.
How far down, in the clear plastic hopper or even into the metal base, can I run the powder level and still get consistent charges?
My load is 3.4 gr WW231.
Thanks!