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38_Cal Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2247 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Joined: Apr 27^th, 2005	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #15 - Mar 14^th, 2011 at 3:47pm	Print Post
	I've seen them both ways, with a brass powder reservoir and (like mine) with one of clear plastic. I like the idea of getting a piece of brass tubing to replace the plastic, have to remember to take the plastic piece along when I am at a decent hardware store. David

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screwloosetc Ex Member	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #16 - Mar 14^th, 2011 at 4:20pm	Print Post
	Joe We finaly agree on something. I have yet to hear of anyone blowing themselves up handeling BP. Did have a friend burn his house down cleaning parts in gasoline. Tom


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Rooster Ex Member	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #17 - Mar 15^th, 2011 at 10:55am	Print Post
	I use several powder measures for BP. RCBS and a couple old Lyman 55's. No problemo. I don't have the slightest worry anymore since they now sell BP in plastic containers....


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Dave Ex Member	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #18 - Mar 15^th, 2011 at 11:21am	Print Post
	38_Cal wrote on Mar 14^th, 2011 at 3:47pm: I've seen them both ways, with a brass powder reservoir and (like mine) with one of clear plastic. I like the idea of getting a piece of brass tubing to replace the plastic, have to remember to take the plastic piece along when I am at a decent hardware store. David I am curious, couldn't you just take a piece of thin sheet brass the width of the plastic powder holder height and a length slightly longer than the interior circumference. Then roll it up and insert it in the plastic powder holder. It should spring back and hold it self in place. Wouldn't this remove the cause for concern?


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38_Cal Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2247 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Joined: Apr 27^th, 2005	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #19 - Mar 15^th, 2011 at 12:16pm	Print Post
	I am curious, couldn't you just take a piece of thin sheet brass the width of the plastic powder holder height and a length slightly longer than the interior circumference. Then roll it up and insert it in the plastic powder holder. It should spring back and hold it self in place. Wouldn't this remove the cause for concern? [/quote] I'm looking for a slightly greater capacity than the one issued with my measure. Also, I like the looks of a brass or copper tube hopper on it. I did that with a Redding 10X measure that I use at the range for small charges in my .308-32/20. Gotta have those style points! David

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Dave Ex Member	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #20 - Mar 15^th, 2011 at 10:32pm	Print Post
	Yes, if poorly done it would look like it was wrapped in foil and that would certainly cost some style points.


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Slingshot_IL Ex Member	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #21 - Mar 15^th, 2011 at 11:13pm	Print Post
	Well the only plastic on my B & M measure is I replaced the glass front with a Plexi glass due to it being cracked and yellow with age. As for a larger hopper, I took a 1 1/4" round brass (not chromed) drain and cut off the angle end. You can usually find them at professional plumbing supply houses not your local depot. Mine is about 14" in height. I just had to shave a little off the end with some sand paper and it fits fine. I also had to drill 3 small holes to fit the original brass nails back in. If you need a picture or measurements just email me at jeffroth182@gmail.com Slingshot IL / Jeff


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screwloosetc Ex Member	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #22 - Mar 16^th, 2011 at 8:53am	Print Post
	Jef How did you remove the nails? Tom


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Slingshot_IL Ex Member	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #23 - Mar 16^th, 2011 at 10:12am	Print Post
	To remove the nails I took a thin blade knife and slowly pryed them out to get em loose. Then took a pair of needle nose pliers and pulled them. They come out a little bent but I took a hammer and banged them back into shape. Jeff / Slingshot_IL


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38_Cal Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2247 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Joined: Apr 27^th, 2005	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #24 - Mar 16^th, 2011 at 11:55am	Print Post
	My plastic hopper unit lacks the holes for the brass pins. Press fit into the body only. David

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screwloosetc Ex Member	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #25 - Mar 16^th, 2011 at 12:30pm	Print Post
	jeff My thought was that they were rivets. Thanks Tom


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Slingshot_IL Ex Member	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #26 - Mar 16^th, 2011 at 3:34pm	Print Post
	Look in the bottom of the tube, if you see brass sticking through they are nails. I have seen some that were altered with brass screws and some with Rivets. If its rivets you can drill them out but caution, it will make the hole bigger if you use to big of a drill bit. Jeff / Slingshot IL


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13Echo Ex Member	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #27 - Mar 16^th, 2011 at 5:40pm	Print Post
	An alternative, but rather expensive, is the MVA measure. It is in all essentials an improved B&M measure. I bought one in a fit of excess and really like it for black powder. Jerry Liles


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11458 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #28 - Mar 16^th, 2011 at 5:46pm	Print Post
	One thing I dont like about my B&M, It rotates when I work the lever. I squared it up in the mill thinking that would fix it. Still wont hold worth beans. Next, one of these days I'm going to install some pointy dowels so it can dig in and hold. Joe.

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Jeff_Schultz ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 1603 Location: Ransomville, NY Joined: Apr 25^th, 2004	Re: Belding & Mull OK for black powder? Reply #29 - Mar 16^th, 2011 at 8:42pm	Print Post
	Yeah, it doesn't need that heavy spring in there. I put a little lighter one in. Saved the original in case I want to chop carrots with it.

	"We have met the enemy and he is us." Pogo “There is no situation so bad that it cannot be made worse." Confidence- The feeling you get before you fully understand the situation.
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