Determine number of loads for powder On-Hand

[DeadEyeDeadly]

Discovered a handy reloading trick today while planning out a new load for H4895 powder. I presumed to have enough to do 100 rounds of new Peterson brass, but when I grabbed the1 lb. Container it seemed too light.
I've used dippers for the last 10 years or so for all my loads. I use an empty 1 lb. plastic container with the cap portion removed to pour my powder into.
I have a Taylor food scale I purchased to weigh guns that has a 32 lb. weight limit. It measures in Kilos, grams, pounds, and ounces. I set the scale to measure grams, placed the dipper container on, and tared the scale to zero. I poured all the powder in and weighed it.
I went online to use a weight converting app to change from grams to grains, then used windows calculator to determine how many loads were possible. Answer was 68 rounds, so I'll have to reduce the number I'm able to reload or purchase more H4895.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

7000 grains/lb.

 

[Rick in Oregon]

Do yourself a big favor and get a beam scale intended for reloading. It'll save you beaucoup time, be more efficient than the method you're currently using, and be more accurate to boot.

And has been mentioned above, the math is pretty simple when using 7,000grs/lb. formula.

 

[Eagle Six]

That's one way to do it and if you like it that's fine. When you get those 68 rounds loaded you will need to get more H4895 anyway unless you are changing to a different powder. I would question the scale accuracy, but it should be good for rough approximation.

 

[JB10]

If you find some H4895 let me know where from

 

[3Ackleys]

If you find some H4895 let me know where from

This

Figuring out how many rounds you can load is NOT your biggest problem here!

 

[K22]

Before I open a new can of powder, I record the quantity of powder, i.e., 7000 grains in a 1 lbs. can.

Every time I load a batch of cases I subtract the total powder used from the amount in the can. I know exactly how much is remaining and how many loads I can reload. Simple - easy - automatic - no extra steps involved.

 

[NCIowan]

Before I open a new can of powder, I record the quantity of powder, i.e., 7000 grains in a 1 lbs. can.

Every time I load a batch of cases I subtract the total powder used from the amount in the can. I know exactly how much is remaining and how many loads I can reload. Simple - easy - automatic - no extra steps involved.

Yup. This is what I do and track the powder inventory on a spreadsheet too.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

You guys are better managers than me. I just write open on the jug with a Sharpie, and guess on what’s left by a shake.

 

[bozo699]

I don’t use any of these methods, I have a lot of H4895 along with many other powders I use. When I get down to say 24 lbs I start sweating when I get down to 16 lbs I stop sleeping good so I start searching for more. This method has worked good for me for years.
Wayne

 

[D Coots]

I don’t use any of these methods, I have a lot of H4895 along with many other powders I use. When I get down to say 24 lbs I start sweating when I get down to 16 lbs I stop sleeping good so I start searching for more. This method has worked good for me for years.
Wayne

Great method. If I run out of powder before I quit breathing my Boy Scout days failed.

 

[D-4297]

H-4895 ?...... What ? Did the good powder fairy stop by ? Haven't seen any H-4895 anywhere for two years now . Not anywhere in the U.S. , anyway .

 

[RegionRat]

When it comes in the perimeter, it gets recorded on the inventory and gets a piece of tape so I can write on the jug.
When it gets used, I subtract the amount used from the inventory and also write that on the tape.
FIFO and helps me anticipate orders prior to election cycles.
Crude, but effective.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I just scientifically shake the jug unless I think I'm cutting it really close. Lol! Unless its for tax purposes, of course.

 

[D Coots]

I panicked yesterday. Broke out 12# of 2006 N133 powder and realized I only have 12 more pounds left.

 

[OLeveraction]

I use Math