38 Special 125-130 CAST w/ Unique

[Doug Casner]

Threw alot of 231 in my old manuel measures wouldnt throw flake worth a dam finally got a chargemaster. It will throw anything. I think it would throw feathers. Doug

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

I loaded about thirty cases last night. I used the Unique, that's what I have. Mobility and energy issues slow me down on shopping and the hazmat fees are outasite. The Unique is old ($13.50/lb), it may be a little different from the current powder. It meters very well thru my near 50 y.o. Lyman Ideal #55 measure. If I'm able to make this all work, I may try another powder when I'm out of Unique. I know there are many new powders available that may be better. But being old and impaired this adventure my not go as planned.
Thank you for your input and taking the time to help me.

"Eye Ball" your Cases after charging to, make SURE that that they are ALL, the Same "Level" as Unique was, "Bridging" when "Thrown" from, my old Redding Powder Measure and the Charges Varied about, 1/2 a grain or So ( Sometimes getting several out of, 50 thrown ). Some Powder Measures seem Work better, than Others !
Good Luck, George and stay Safe !

 

[charlie b]

Heck, when loading charges like that I used the Lee dippers. Was pretty fast back then. These days my hands shake too much to do it that way

And, don't worry about powder. There are a bunch of choices that will do just as well. Win 231 is an old favorite for this type of stuff.

 

[Kittitas George]

"Eye Ball" your Cases after charging to, make SURE that that they are ALL, the Same "Level" as Unique was, "Bridging" when "Thrown" from, my old Redding Powder Measure and the Charges Varied about, 1/2 a grain or So ( Sometimes getting several out of, 50 thrown ). Some Powder Measures seem Work better, than Others !
Good Luck, George and stay Safe !

My procedure after setting the measure, throw a charge, weigh it, put it in the case, eyeball it, and 1/2 way seat the bullet, go to the next case. No chance of a double charge, eliminate the opportunity to screw up. After all are charged, I go back and seat the bullets the proper amount, then crimp. I think my method is pretty much fool proof. Now to get out and try 'em, may be Monday will work.