grislyatoms
Member
- Joined
- May 31, 2004
- Messages
- 404
Volume .vs. Weight powder measurement
I would like to use my reloading scale to create an implement for blackpowder.
My idea is to use a cartridge case of whatever size in order to charge an 1851 Navy .44 repro I just purchased.
I plan to use my reloading scale to determine the weight in grains of Pyrodex P that equates to 22 grains volume .
Once I do that, I am going to take an appropriate size brass case and cut it down so that it holds the exact amount of powder from above.
Questions:
1. Is it safe to do this?
2. What weight in grains of Pyrodex P equates to 22 grains volume? Is there a conversion chart somewhere for this?
3. Is Pyrodex P a reasonably good choice? (As far as cleanliness, reliability, etc.?)
I would like to use my reloading scale to create an implement for blackpowder.
My idea is to use a cartridge case of whatever size in order to charge an 1851 Navy .44 repro I just purchased.
I plan to use my reloading scale to determine the weight in grains of Pyrodex P that equates to 22 grains volume .
Once I do that, I am going to take an appropriate size brass case and cut it down so that it holds the exact amount of powder from above.
Questions:
1. Is it safe to do this?
2. What weight in grains of Pyrodex P equates to 22 grains volume? Is there a conversion chart somewhere for this?
3. Is Pyrodex P a reasonably good choice? (As far as cleanliness, reliability, etc.?)