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Craftsmanship => Accoutrements => Topic started by: bluelake on April 22, 2009, 02:47:49 AM

Title: Powder Measurer, etc.
Post by: bluelake on April 22, 2009, 02:47:49 AM

Anyone have preferences for the type, make, or model of powder measurer they use?  How about other loading accessories?

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Post by: pathfinder on April 22, 2009, 06:01:19 AM

I have different ones for each gun. For my trade gun I usually have carved antler or bone type. for flint rifles an ajustable"fancy" type, most in steel,and for cap guns, a plain adjustable one,in brass. Don't have a logical reason for the differences,just seem's right.

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Post by: Wyoming Mike on April 22, 2009, 07:29:47 AM

I use rifles from .32 to .58 so I use a simple brass adjustable measure with a small funnel on the side.  I do have some antler and bone measures for some of my rifles but only use those on trail walks or other events where it is more convenient to use them than the brass measure.

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Post by: jbullard1 on April 22, 2009, 08:30:20 AM

I also use several types
I have fixed wooden, deer antler and copper
A couple of brass adj.

For shooting from the line I use the adjustable, for woodswalk I use the fixed one hanging from my bag strap, for hunting deer I carry a couple of pre measures charges in the "period correct plastic vial"  for a quick reload

Title: Re: Powder Measurer, etc.
Post by: rollingb on April 22, 2009, 10:17:29 AM

Quote from: "bluelake"

Anyone have preferences for the type, make, or model of powder measurer they use?  How about other loading accessories?

I use an adjustable measure for working up loads,.... after I find the best load for a riflegun, I make a measure specficly for that gun.  

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Post by: Eric S Campbell on April 22, 2009, 10:30:49 AM

I prefer a river cane powder measure.

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Post by: jbullard1 on April 22, 2009, 10:38:36 AM

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I prefer a river cane powder measure.

I have some cane drying now for measures
Any tricks on making one from cane, Eric?
Jerry

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Post by: Eric S Campbell on April 22, 2009, 12:19:03 PM

There is not much to it. All you really need is a knife. But if you are going for perfection a hack saw works well. Where the stem divids to another section cut about two to three inches in one direction and one inch in the other. The ne inch section shown be cut at an angle so you can cut or drill a hole in it for your cord or leather string. The other side should be made to hold your powder.

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Post by: Bigsmoke on April 22, 2009, 12:59:46 PM

I pretty much use strictly brass measures.
For my .45 flinter (shhhhh, don't tell anyone I have a small bore, it ruins the illusion) I use a Treso 0-120 grain with the swivel tip.

For guns from .62 - .72 I have a Treso adjustable measure from 40-200 grains.

For the 8 bore I have the Treso adjustable measure from 150 - 300 grains.

When I was shooting 4 bores, I used the 150-300 grain measure.  For charges over 300 grains, I would set the measure at say 200 grains and fill twice for a 400 grain charge.

I have used fixed brass measures, but do not care for them as well as the adjustable.

For hunting, I have made up some loaders out of PVC pipe and fittings.  Looks kinda hokey, but works well.  Line up the speed loader with the muzzle, fit the short starter in place and give it a rap, and the powder is in the bore and the PRB is seated down the muzzle.  Just that fast.  A piece of wax paper holds the powder in place and breaks open quite easily when the starter is struck.

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Post by: jbullard1 on April 22, 2009, 12:59:52 PM

Thanks Eric
I haven't seen any but didn't think there would be much to it

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Post by: nobber on April 22, 2009, 02:05:05 PM

anyone know where I can get some cane cheap? I tried to grab some in TN last year but got sick and didn't do it


Eric Davis

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Post by: Two Steps on April 22, 2009, 02:47:59 PM

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anyone know where I can get some cane cheap? I tried to grab some in TN last year but got sick and didn't do it

I'll try to remember to bring some with me next week....key word being remember...
Al

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Post by: Eric S Campbell on April 22, 2009, 03:05:08 PM

I will try to get some pictures up sometime on how to make them.  There are only a few patches of real river cane around here. Alotof places sell bamboo that looks like it but it always has those indentations running up them so you know they are bamboo. Sadly many people think it is cane.

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Post by: jbullard1 on April 22, 2009, 03:52:30 PM

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anyone know where I can get some cane cheap? I tried to grab some in TN last year but got sick and didn't do it


Eric Davis

How much and what size diameter do you want
For the cost of shipping I'll cut and send some your way

Let me know

Jerry

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Post by: melsdad on April 22, 2009, 05:20:38 PM

I would like to see one of these measures, I have never heard of this type before.

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Post by: Wilawane on April 23, 2009, 03:23:49 AM

Cane measure second row first one from left. These are rev war items. More stuff here
https://www.cottoneauctions.com/oldsite ... asures.jpg (https://www.cottoneauctions.com/oldsite/old/images/TomWnuck/powdermeasures.jpg)

(https://www.cottoneauctions.com/oldsite/old/images/TomWnuck/powdermeasures.jpg)

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Post by: Roaddog on April 23, 2009, 05:43:34 AM

That's a nice selection. They give me some good ideas for the ones I'm making.

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Post by: melsdad on April 23, 2009, 06:32:03 AM

Thanks for the picture Wilawane, that is a fine collection you got there!!