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Auto Trickler V2

I have the Auto Trickler V2 and have had some problems with it over throwing charges by as much as 2 tenth's of a grain. What I noticed, is that after about 15 rounds the trickler would vibrate as it slowed down and overthrow the target weight. I tried several work-arounds after moving the slider on the back to the lowest position. I put a weight to stop the trickler to stop it from hopping and overthrowing. I also tried placing a business card under the front to elevate the powder tube to slow down the rate of fall. It worked about half the time, but still not perfect.

I then came across the Billet adjustable base by Area 419 (http://www.area419.com/product/at-base/). This is a CNC machined heavy base. I ran 50 rounds through and did not have any overthrown problem. The hopping stopped and the trickler remained where placed. It weighs about a pound and the adjustable base allows you to level the powder tube or elevate as necessary.
 
I noticed the bouncing around when I first got the trickler, so I placed a thin piece of rubber under the base. I've also thought about removing the felt on the bottom and adding some rubber feet, but don't feel the need now.
 
I have noticed that when I switched out the base that some of the screws seemed loose. Perhaps that was contributing to the problem. A little lock-tite may have corrected the issue.
 
I have the Auto Trickler V2 and have had some problems with it over throwing charges by as much as 2 tenth's of a grain. What I noticed, is that after about 15 rounds the trickler would vibrate as it slowed down and overthrow the target weight. I tried several work-arounds after moving the slider on the back to the lowest position. I put a weight to stop the trickler to stop it from hopping and overthrowing. I also tried placing a business card under the front to elevate the powder tube to slow down the rate of fall. It worked about half the time, but still not perfect.

I then came across the Billet adjustable base by Area 419 (http://www.area419.com/product/at-base/). This is a CNC machined heavy base. I ran 50 rounds through and did not have any overthrown problem. The hopping stopped and the trickler remained where placed. It weighs about a pound and the adjustable base allows you to level the powder tube or elevate as necessary.
Good information, I got the Area 419 base also but I see others just placing the original upside down on a mouse pad..

Ray
 

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