Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 A while back I bought a micrometer powder bar kit from Uniquetek. I decided to save the effort of trying to read the exact setting and writing it down, then trying to figure out what those numbers mean when going back to that load later, by simply taking a picture of the setting and then labeling it. Of course, I weigh charges to verify, but this speeds up changing from one load to another, for me. I'm wondering if anyone else does this? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 WOW Abilene!! Way cool idea. But, alas, no. you see, I shoot 3F APP for EVERYTHING and the recipe is exactly the same. 3F APP to the bullet base, Crimp. Done. No matter the bullet or cartridge. The recipe is exactly the same. Well, except for shotgun. I do admit I have a recipe for 12Ga. Magtech Hull, 40Gr 3f APP, Spitfire Wad, One Ounce shot, cap it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perro Del Diablo Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 With phones cameras that has become normal means to document. I've seen pictures of plug wires vacuum lines and even for lighting wires so know h I w put things back together. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushy Creek Bill, SASS # 49466 Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 Hey Abilene, you're going to love that micrometer powder bar kit. I have one on each of my 650's. I don't take pictures of it though, I just have all my settings written down on a cheat sheet. Anytime I change charge weight or powder I just dial in the number I have written down and so far, for several years now, it's right on the money every time. On my small primer press 4&1/2 thousands, (.0045), equals 1 tenth of a grain of Bullseye. With that, if I want to change my charge weight a little, it's simple to get it set in just a few minutes. I think they are the best upgrades I have ever done on my Dillon's. Brushy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 I've had mine for years and love it. I've been using their spreadsheet to calculate the setting and then printed them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 That can change with different powder lots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 Just now, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: That can change with different powder lots. That's why you verify with the scale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 FYI, at some settings mine move while loading. I asked UniqueTek about it hoping there was a way to make the micrometer a little stiffer to turn. They told me to just put a small piece of tape on it once set. Works! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 3 minutes ago, Eyesa Horg said: FYI, at some settings mine move while loading. I asked UniqueTek about it hoping there was a way to make the micrometer a little stiffer to turn. They told me to just put a small piece of tape on it once set. Works! Thanks, haven't noticed that but will keep an eye on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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