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Longknife Full Member Offline Posts: 144 Location: Illinois Joined: Mar 26^th, 2016	Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Mar 14^th, 2018 at 10:45am	Print Post
	I was considering getting a Lyman 55 classic Black Powder measure. Any Opinions?


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nuclearcricket Oldtimer Offline Posts: 823 Joined: Oct 15^th, 2008	Re: Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Reply #1 - Mar 14^th, 2018 at 10:58am	Print Post
	That is what I use. I picked up an old orange one a long time ago and fitted a larger brass hopper to it. Wasn't hard to fig the hopper and its just held in with super glue, been using it for years and no problems other than a little rust from time to time but its in my basement that is a little damp at times and little to no heat. Sam


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KFW Oldtimer Offline Posts: 634 Location: Wyoming Joined: Dec 18^th, 2016	Re: Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Reply #2 - Mar 14^th, 2018 at 11:06am	Print Post
	the lyman is good......but i like the belding and mull way better. just bought another one last week at our gunshow, now have 3 on bench, you and add a larger brass hopper if you like also. make your own adjustable powder measure from the common blackpowder tube measures found everywhere. regards kw


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gunlaker Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2609 Location: lower mainland, B.C. Joined: Dec 13^th, 2010	Re: Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Reply #3 - Mar 14^th, 2018 at 12:59pm	Print Post
	I started with a Lyman #55 but didn't like the way the adjustments worked. It was reasonably consistent. I then switched to a Harrell's Precision with metal hopper for black powder. It was much more consistent than the Lyman and much better adjustments. It didn't work with Fg at all, but very well with the finer granulations. This is now my smokeless powder measure though. I later switched to an MVA powder measure ( a copy of the Belding & Mul I think ) and it is by far the best. It works for Fg and is easily as consistent as the Harrells, maybe even better. It's also much easier to clean than the Harrels. I doubt that I'll ever try another type of measure. Chris.


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boats Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7729 Location: Virginia Joined: Apr 23^rd, 2004	Re: Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Reply #4 - Mar 14^th, 2018 at 1:03pm	Print Post
	I have a Belding and Mull used for black powder in cartridges and 4759, throws course stick powders well. Very accurate measure, consistent charges. The adjustment is crude though I log the drop tubes overall dimension and set with a dial caliber. Two Lyman 55s new one orange body and it’s junk. Other old one friend gave me, made much better but the handle was broken. Put together one good measure out of parts from both. Barrel fit and castings rough on the new 55 much better on the old one. I use it for shotgun shells and muzzle loaders. Like the B&M adjustment is crude, no good way to set with calipers Neither one perfect, the Belding is a better measure than the Lyman in my opinion. Never handled the MVA measure it’s likely far better than the Lyman or B&M. Most smokeless powders I use a Harrell’s. They are the absolute best. Boats
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Schuetzendave Frequent Elocutionist Offline Retired Ex-Shooter Posts: 4233 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Joined: Jan 28^th, 2005	Re: Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Reply #5 - Mar 14^th, 2018 at 1:40pm	Print Post
	The old Belding & Mull powder measures were considered to be more consistent with minimal variations between drops. The MVA visible black powder measure is a modern version of the Belding & Mull design and is presently considered the best powder measure for black powder: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Since I weigh my black powder I thought I would never use one. Won one from MVA It has increased my loading time considerably. Thanks MVA!!!!!
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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7659 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Reply #6 - Mar 14^th, 2018 at 1:41pm	Print Post
	This is my fix for the B&M powder cavity. 1/2" brass, drilled 3/8" for the cavity (could 7/16 for more capacity) and drilled and tapped for 1/4 x 20. Turn a piece of 3/8 CRS and thread. The mic thimble, is off a Redding measure, with the end of thread, turn and threaded to fit it. You can't see it but, on the far side is a 10 x 32 Allen head, stop screw to hold the adjustment. It bears against the unthreaded 1/4" shaft area. Frank

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Schuetzendave Frequent Elocutionist Offline Retired Ex-Shooter Posts: 4233 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Joined: Jan 28^th, 2005	Re: Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Reply #7 - Mar 14^th, 2018 at 5:37pm	Print Post
	Funny!!!! Many competitive shooters blow up before their powder measures. Guess they are sensitive to static too.


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BP Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 8039 Location: Westside Joined: Aug 27^th, 2006	Re: Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Reply #8 - Mar 14^th, 2018 at 6:15pm	Print Post
	Schuetzendave wrote on Mar 14^th, 2018 at 5:37pm: Funny!!!! Many competitive shooters blow up before their powder measures. Guess they are sensitive to static too. I remember a lightning strike once that wasn't very close, but was just close enough to raise all the hair on my arms straight up.

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Van Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 251 Location: Uath Joined: Oct 25^th, 2005	Re: Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Reply #9 - Mar 14^th, 2018 at 10:45pm	Print Post
	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) they say no, just found this........... van


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GrumpyBear Full Member Offline Posts: 139 Location: Western,Pa. Joined: Sep 30^th, 2017	Re: Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Reply #10 - Mar 15^th, 2018 at 9:12am	Print Post
	Van wrote on Mar 14^th, 2018 at 10:45pm: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) they say no, just found this........... van Very cool thanks for sharing.

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Skalkaho Oldtimer Offline Posts: 863 Location: Montana Joined: Sep 29^th, 2006	Re: Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Reply #11 - Mar 25^th, 2018 at 11:46am	Print Post
	I have 6 Lyman 55's.Each labeled for what BP and grains it throws. Pull the plastic tube off and put in 8" exhaust pipe. I take the hopper out and buff the inside shiny smooth,casting everything. Take the graduation settings (two) and slide them so they are square with the round metal shaft. I slowly slide the shaft/handle outward ,keep measuring till I hit my grains needed. Lock everything down and your good to go. Will throw consistent loads quickly.The baffle being totally squared no powder hangup's. Will match my B&M but lots faster! Cheap to buy on Craigslist/ Ebay.......

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art_ruggiero Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1222 Location: CT Joined: Dec 14^th, 2008	Re: Powder measure for BLACK POWDER Reply #12 - Mar 25^th, 2018 at 2:49pm	Print Post
	i line my powder hopper with heavy duty aluminum foil works great art


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