55 grain fixed measure

[Smokey]

I can't find a fixed 55 grain measure. Also, it has to be reasonably priced.
Any suggestions on where I can get one?

And no. I'm not interested in making one. 

[Ohio Joe]

Smokey, do you have an adjustable BP measurer? If so you can make one out of antler or spent brass cartridges (provided the cartridge is large enough.

Track of the Wolf use to carry fixed chargers. You could always get a 50 and a 60 grain one and shorten it by splitting the difference of the two from the top (or) buy an adjustable charger that is broken down into 5 grains measurements. 

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/86/1

A factual side note; No fixed or adjustable black powder measure will ever throw the exact same charge (shot to shot), as it's impossible because of the inconsistency of the black powder grain itself - but it'll be close.

[KDubs]

If you can find some spent .243 brass casings you'd be in business .
 I think they hold around 55gr powder.
 If you search some , you'll find charts with grain capacities
Kevin

[Ohio Joe]

I looked again at TOTW and they have a 110 grain measurer for 5.99 (don't know what shipping would be, but a person should be able to find the center with a dowel rod and cut it in half for a 55 grain measurer. If you do go this route, I'd suggest leaving it a tad proud so you can dress the mouth of the measuring tube to a smooth finish.

[Smokey]

I looked again at TOTW and they have a 110 grain measurer for 5.99 (don't know what shipping would be, but a person should be able to find the center with a dowel rod and cut it in half for a 55 grain measurer. If you do go this route, I'd suggest leaving it a tad proud so you can dress the mouth of the measuring tube to a smooth finish.

Is it really that simple? Just take a 110 and cut it slightly high of 1/2??   

[Fyrstyk]

I have used 45/70 spent brass and cut to size.  Punch out the primer and install a small screw-eye to attach to your bag.

[Ohio Joe]

I looked again at TOTW and they have a 110 grain measurer for 5.99 (don't know what shipping would be, but a person should be able to find the center with a dowel rod and cut it in half for a 55 grain measurer. If you do go this route, I'd suggest leaving it a tad proud so you can dress the mouth of the measuring tube to a smooth finish.

Is it really that simple? Just take a 110 and cut it slightly high of 1/2??

It should be, if you have an adjustable powder measurer you can set at 55 grains to check and be sure before making the cut...  Personally, I highly recommend getting an adjustable (5 grain increment adjustable measurer - then as said above (which I do as well) you make measures from spent cartridges, or deer antler... The 45-70 brass is great for this IMHO - but you'll have to find someone to cut loose of a spent cartridge or two (maybe even 3 for potential use down the road). 

[Smokey]

As you may have noticed in my post, I want something affordable. I don't want to make one because the cost of time and labor exceeds the price of buying one.  '

I have an adjustabe measure. I want something smaller to keep on my bag.

You guys made some good suggestions, but it seems like the answer is a 55 grain measure doesn't exist off the shelf. That's too bad. The easiest solution seems to be: buy a brass 110 and cut it in half.

[Ohio Joe]

Just be sure to add the thickness of the hacksaw blade before cutting, otherwise you might end up on the low side of 55 grains. 

[KDubs]

You want a copper one, I'll make it for you . no cost
Kevin

[PetahW]

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Good on you, Kevin !   

[KDubs]

There are easy to make from copper pipe.
 It won't be fancy but it will be functional .
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Kevin

[Smokey]

KDubs, Your offer is humbling and very much appreciated. All of you have given me some good advice in my time here.

However, you have also inspired me to reconsider making a powder measure. A lot of this muzzleloading hobby includes making stuff. I think I should give it a try. So instead of accepting your generous offer, I am going to try cutting down a brass TOW measure to start. 

If that goes well, I may ask you guys to give me some advice on making an antler measure. For example. I don't hunt. Where do I get antler?

[KDubs]

 Antlers come from friends, sometimes pet stores, taxidermy studios, occasionally a craft store or online from trad shops.
 Making a copper one is super easy .  you can find directions online. I'll still make ya one of ya want.
 Also know that in you don't want to ruin a new large measurer you can melt some beeswax into a too large measure to bring to the size you need.
Kevin

[Smokey]

Kevin,
In that photo, how do you make the metal loop and how did you attach it to the cyclinder? Trying to learn here.