Powder weight vs. volume

[Adam Helmer]

Rocky,

IDrum measures and dippers DO throw a VOLUME, BUT that is set by the weight specified in a reloading manual and CONFIRMED by a SCALE. Therefore NO Volume is properly dispensed until VERIFIED by a scale, especially when volumes are near Maximum charges.

I use a Lyman 55 Powder Measure (Volume) BUT ALL charges dispensed are adjusted and CONFIRMED by a Scale (Weight).


If you read the first sentence on the initial post in this thread, I cannot understand the thesis presented! He says, "loading powder based on volume is more consistent than weight" makes no sense to me and it is IMPOSSIBLE! If the volumes are consistent, then the weights are as well, as I see it. I will put my money on WEIGHT every time we seek consistency.

Adam