Being an older handloader I now fondly remember the old Redding powder measure that I used to have. It had a large, easy to read round scale on the right hand side, with a large knurled locking nut so you could easily reset your powder measure to a former load. Some of the new measures have a small micrometer style adjustment, but it is almost impossible for an older person to see. Does anybody know where I might get one of these old measures?. Or does anyone know of a new measure that can be reset easily, with old eyesight? Thanks, Catch

Catch... You might watch eBay. I see the old ones up there once in awhile.

Michael

Hello, Catch - And, Welcome to the board. Please feel free to join the discussions under way on the various forums.

I'm afraid we're all doomed to the micro-adjustment scales of the modern measurers these days. One that has relatively larger markings is the Lee Perfect Powder Measure. It's not a great piece of skilled machined equipment, but does surprisingly well. Doesn't cost a whole lot either, if not satisfied with it. Haven't gone to the trifocals yet, just the bifocals - I can still see it well enough for adjustment purposes. Just loaded up 60 rounds of .22 Hornet with mine this afternoon and used it to meter the Li'l Gun powder. Checked the first 5 cases, then every fifth one after that. Always got the same reading within .1 gr on the digital scale when checking. That's pretty good repeatability.

Catch, I use the same measure that kdub uses, the Lee Perfect Powder Measure. I find it extremely accurate and easy to use. Dropped 25 test loads for my 444 and it was very easy and accurate to increase the powder 2.5% for each step in the load. Doing the same thing for the 44RM right now with H110 and it's just a very accurate measure.

Most don't like the plastic/nylon construction but I've come to love it. Heck, for less than $20 through Bose's (http://www.bosesguns.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=914) or Lee Factory Sales (http://www.leeprecision.com/catalog/dlrbrowse.cgi?dealer=fs&acct_num=1085040053.2682&page=powhan2.html), I don't think it can be beat!

I use a small mirror to look at the backside of the micrometer... also helpful to look inside dies, etc.

Michael

Catch, maybe you don't consider 56 old. But my 56 year old eyes (thick bifocals) are quite happy with my Redding 10X Pistol powder measure and its micrometer setting scale. I believe all the current Redding measures have the same micrometer. They also feature a little knurled knob for locking the setting.

One thing you may try is to ask Redding how much they would charge to give your micrometer engravings a strong hit of white paint. Offer the pay for it -- the doing of special things is the important part. Asking for things for free is off base (my opinion).

I have always found Redding to be very interested in helping their customers.

My Redding measure is very very repeatable, as long as I use the same powder, of course. It is so reliable in that way, I always record both the weight (in grains) of my powder charge, and I write down the setting on the micrometer scale (I call it "mikes").

That way it is very easy and quick to return to my desired powder charge when loading from perviously recorded.

Don't give up on Redding . . .

That big brown beautiful redding with the large safe dial on the side and the door knocker on the front to make sure all the powder dropped is a special powder measure and deserves to be revived. I've had two and now I have one. Your about 15yrs too late for the spare I had. I do know where there is another I'll keep you in mind when it becomes available, the current owner is in real bad health and is not expected to be around much longer. Don't hold your breath though he may fool us all, I hope. Take care and have fun. Swany

Catch,
My eyes are only 74 years old,so the RCBS micrometer is easy for me to see,IF I remember to wear my bifocals.
Are you having trouble with this particular tool?
I'm talking about the large black micrometer that replaced the litttle brass measuring device.,
Frank

Catch,
My eyes are only 74 years old,so the RCBS micrometer is easy for me to see,IF I remember to wear my bifocals.
Are you having trouble with this particular tool?
I'm talking about the large black micrometer that replaced the litttle brass measuring device.,
Frank

You must have a newer and better measure than I, as my eyes can't see mine without a jewlers' loupe. Thanks for the reply

You must have a newer and better measure than I, as my eyes can't see mine without a jewlers' loupe. Thanks for the reply
Catch,
It's called the UPM Micrometer Adjustment Screw.I must be purchased seperately from the Powder Measure,itself.I think that is cost about 20 bucks,but it makes the tool twice as good as it was.
Frank

Being an older handloader I now fondly remember the old Redding powder measure that I used to have. It had a large, easy to read round scale on the right hand side, with a large knurled locking nut so you could easily reset your powder measure to a former load. Some of the new measures have a small micrometer style adjustment, but it is almost impossible for an older person to see. Does anybody know where I might get one of these old measures?. Or does anyone know of a new measure that can be reset easily, with old eyesight? Thanks, Catch

Still looking? See if this is what you were talking about...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=71120&item=7102182479&rd=1

Catch, I may wind up with a spare in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested send me a pm for particulars.

E.D.

Catch,

You might want to look at the lyman powder throwers. Its relatively easy to use and set up, and its easier to use with the ball powders and stick powders. I used to use the lee powder throwers, but I always had a problem with the flakes getting caught and such.


DB

There is one currently listed on EBAY if anyone is still looking for one of these fine old measures,
E.D.

There is one currently listed on EBAY if anyone is still looking for one of these fine old measures,
E.D.
I have one I would sell. I bought it off ebay. It has a very nice wooden stand for it. tndavisusa@yahoo.com