I have a new Lyman scale...well a new everything really, as I'm just entering the world of reloading.
In loading .45 cal., starting and maximum loads are both 4 grains of Bullseye. According to the scale, the Lee scoop measure that I have provides loads of 3.8 to 4.4 grains, even if it's scooped and leveled the same way. In addition, some times that same load on the scale will vary by one or two tenths, e.g. I'll measure it put it in the case, dump it back on the scale and it will be 0.1 grain heavier.
How important is a tenth or a fifth of a grain too much or too little in preparing loads?
Does 4.0 grains mean 4.0, or is 3.8 or 4.2 acceptable?
thanks for your help.
In loading .45 cal., starting and maximum loads are both 4 grains of Bullseye. According to the scale, the Lee scoop measure that I have provides loads of 3.8 to 4.4 grains, even if it's scooped and leveled the same way. In addition, some times that same load on the scale will vary by one or two tenths, e.g. I'll measure it put it in the case, dump it back on the scale and it will be 0.1 grain heavier.
How important is a tenth or a fifth of a grain too much or too little in preparing loads?
Does 4.0 grains mean 4.0, or is 3.8 or 4.2 acceptable?
thanks for your help.