AzBuckfever
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So, I'm kind of a noob reloader. I have a history reloading with my dad but as a kid and always helping. Now, I'm starting out by myself. Just a few more things to get (such as a progressive press). I've had a friend (Ralfus) load a few rounds for me and I get the overall concept but have an interesting question, which I'm hoping I can describe right.
A lot of info I get is by forums like this, reading reviews, and of course, gathering info from YOUTUBE....Don't worry, I'm pretty critical when I discern whether a video is complete BS or actually informative
So I found a video by AmmoSmith on YOUTUBE called THROWING CHARGES PART 1....and in this video, he describes 2 methods of throwing a charge. Charging by weight, and charging by volume. I thought there was only 1 method (charging by weight) you measure the grains, dump the powder, and seat the bullet. What's this charging by volume biz?
Can anyone shed some light on this other method as the first (charging by weight) is pretty self explanatory. Also, maybe some pros and cons to both....The person shooting the video says he's going to explain the difference, but he does not in the process of all 3 parts to Throwing a Charge...The only section I can see where he even talks about volume is when using a drop tube in Part 2 vs. a funnel, and also when explaining the dial on the Powder Measure.
Also explains it a little more when talking about ball powders vs. extruded (PART 3) and the ability to maintain consistency with your charges with ball powder. I guess what I'm not understanding is when he says he primarily measures by volume? If you have a 30-06 cartridge and you need 46 grains, wouldn't it be 46 grains regardless of the size of powder, which would be measuring by weight?
A lot of info I get is by forums like this, reading reviews, and of course, gathering info from YOUTUBE....Don't worry, I'm pretty critical when I discern whether a video is complete BS or actually informative
So I found a video by AmmoSmith on YOUTUBE called THROWING CHARGES PART 1....and in this video, he describes 2 methods of throwing a charge. Charging by weight, and charging by volume. I thought there was only 1 method (charging by weight) you measure the grains, dump the powder, and seat the bullet. What's this charging by volume biz?
Can anyone shed some light on this other method as the first (charging by weight) is pretty self explanatory. Also, maybe some pros and cons to both....The person shooting the video says he's going to explain the difference, but he does not in the process of all 3 parts to Throwing a Charge...The only section I can see where he even talks about volume is when using a drop tube in Part 2 vs. a funnel, and also when explaining the dial on the Powder Measure.
Also explains it a little more when talking about ball powders vs. extruded (PART 3) and the ability to maintain consistency with your charges with ball powder. I guess what I'm not understanding is when he says he primarily measures by volume? If you have a 30-06 cartridge and you need 46 grains, wouldn't it be 46 grains regardless of the size of powder, which would be measuring by weight?
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