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Should humidity be a concern when reloading? (Read 4069 times)

CajunRebel Oldtimer Offline Posts: 692 Location: Alexandria, VA Joined: Nov 18^th, 2007	Should humidity be a concern when reloading? Oct 13^th, 2014 at 10:04am	Print Post
	Thinking about reloading (smokeless powder) today but humidity is 94.5 percent.


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7600 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Should humidity be a concern when reloading? Reply #1 - Oct 13^th, 2014 at 10:09am	Print Post
	That's a good question. It would seem that if your loading fixed ammo that won't be shot for a while, that it could be a issue. But, if your going to shoot it in the next couple of days, I, myself, wouldn't worry about it. Frank

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KAF Ex Member	Re: Should humidity be a concern when reloading? Reply #2 - Oct 13^th, 2014 at 10:38am	Print Post
	There is relative humidity, that is what most weather forecasts contain. There us also absolute humidity readings. The relative humidity readings are mis leading. A 94% rel humidity reading is lower at lower temps. The air molecules are closer together so there is less moisture able to be held in the air. Best to go by the dew point. Higher the dew point the more moisture held in the air. I doubt very highly loading ammo in a higher RH will make one bit of difference.


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QuestionableMaynard8130 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4144 Location: Benton Harbor MI Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: Should humidity be a concern when reloading? Reply #3 - Oct 13^th, 2014 at 10:45am	Print Post
	much more likely to impact shooting conditions than ammo loading--high humidity that is--with smokeless. BP is a different story and real low humidity can set up static electricity conditions which might affect reloading

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CajunRebel Oldtimer Offline Posts: 692 Location: Alexandria, VA Joined: Nov 18^th, 2007	Re: Should humidity be a concern when reloading? Reply #4 - Oct 13^th, 2014 at 10:57am	Print Post
	Being bored, wanted to do fixed ammo (.32-40), which could be fired anywhere from one week to one month away at the range (just to enjoy shooting, not competition). Temperature is 58F, Dew Point is 57.9F. It's raining now.


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CaryT Full Member Offline Posts: 186 Location: Yelm, WA Joined: Sep 28^th, 2012	Re: Should humidity be a concern when reloading? Reply #5 - Oct 13^th, 2014 at 11:51am	Print Post
	Living in the Pacific Northwest we have higher humidity/dew points. Loading smokeless or B/P, never worry about it. Cary


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rfd Full Member Offline Posts: 146 Joined: Aug 20^th, 2014	Re: Should humidity be a concern when reloading? Reply #6 - Oct 13^th, 2014 at 3:43pm	Print Post
	for reasons besides reloading, i monitor my shop for humidity with a digital gauge and maintain a range of 45-50% daily. best balance is achieved with a dehumidifier and humidifier.

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creedmoormatch Ex Member	Re: Should humidity be a concern when reloading? Reply #7 - Oct 18^th, 2014 at 7:39am	Print Post
	Quote: Thinking about reloading (smokeless powder) today but humidity is 94.5 percent. Hello Cajun Man-- Now that you've thought about it, i.e., "reloading today, BUT humidity is ________________" you can forget about it. It's a normal weather condition that exists everywhere in varying degrees and conditions. "Everyone talks about the weather and no one can do anything about it." Your time would be much better spent on improving your shooting skills at the firing line overall with regards to honing the components which you actually have control over. The weather is 1.525 % of the total picture. If you were to be a second generation Harry M.Pope, then, and only then, would you need to take humility consideration into your reloading scheme. Shooting is not brain surgery, so why try to make it more difficult than it actually is in reality? CMM


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 17935 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Should humidity be a concern when reloading? Reply #8 - Oct 18^th, 2014 at 8:07am	Print Post
	I'd be more concerned about what the humidity is in your loading area, than outside. Unless your shop is open to the outdoors, I'd guess there's quite a difference between outside and inside.

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Schuetzenmiester Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 6707 Location: Cool Wet Side of WA Joined: Apr 27^th, 2008	Re: Should humidity be a concern when reloading? Reply #9 - Oct 18^th, 2014 at 1:37pm	Print Post
	I vaguely recall Bill Knight, aka the Mad Monk, saying BP draws about as much moisture as it is going to when you open the can. What ever is going to happen happened then. Cheers, Bob

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