Lesson learned and a new hobby

[STW]

I made a mistake after zeroing my powder scale the other day. I rezeroed it today and realized I have a new hobby - unloading at least 100 rounds of 45ACP with powder charges 70% over maximum. Santa is not the only one who needs to check everything twice (or thrice).

I do not like this new hobby. Apparently, checking every 5th or 10th charge doesn't mean much if the scale is calibrated incorrectly. Who'd a thunk?

 

[paperpuncher49]

That sucks big time. But take heart that most all of us have had to do the same at one time or another, so you're not alone!

 

[Sunray]

"...with powder charges 70% over maximum..." Far better to find it the way you did than after getting out of 'Emergency'.

 

[presspuller]

Yeah just be glad you caught it now instead of figuring it out about 3 seconds after you pulled the trigger on one of them.
Keep reminding yourself of that while you are pulling those bullets.

 

[scrat]

OUCH. just like what was mentioned good thing you figured that out now. Rather than after you fired a round or two.

 

[SASS#23149]

been there,done it.

It's a long time until 'we ' do it again,usually.

 

[redneck2]

I know that my empty pan is 122.9 grains. If the scale doesn't show that, I'm calibrating.

"Check weights" are your friend.