Powder question

[PepeLp]

I'm reloading for a .243, and a .243AI

Powders I'm looking at are: H4350, H414, and Re19.

Which powder meters better?

I usually throw powder charges with a Redding benchrest measure, and don't weigh each charge. When I check periodically, I'm almost always +-.1 gr. I was setting up the measure with Re19, and most of the charges thrown were +-.3 grains, with a couple +.5 Yikes!!! I'm really consistent on my measuring technique, and haven't had problems previously.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Richard

 

[dreever]

Richard,

Welcome to the aggravation of powder measures. Most all long range shooters throw a little under the desired charge then trickle up on a good scale. No measure, be it a Harrell, Redding, or whatever will throw any powder to perfect results.
Oh, some powders do throw a bit better than others, the ball powders for example, but weightings the only option for exact charges. You could go the RCBS Chargemaster route for more accuracy, or just buy a good electronic scale like the MXX-123 and suffer weighing like the rest of us.
I have a Harrells Preminum Benchrest powder measure, and it dosen't throw any better than your Redding, so I trickle up on the MXX-123.

Danny

 

[Preacher]

H414 will meter better than the others you mentioned, but you would still be better served to trickle up to the the chosen weight.

 

[PepeLp]

Thanks for the help guys.

 

[StephenPerry]

Pepe
There are other sides to your powder throwing experience. I get in trouble with some when I argue the merit or lack of using a electronic scale. First a .243 to me is a hunting cartridge therefore hunting accuracy. The guys with the scales are using a powder thrower too they just mention it. If you are getting .1 that is good for you .243. Short Range BR shooters accept .1 from a thrower and don't look back. Your stick powders like 4350 will vary from the cuts no big deal again within your range for a .243. I load 4350 in a 6 Rem and don't feel like I am being shorted. I use a Lyman Thrower for long grain powder to take advantage of the smaller cross-section to be cut. My friend yesterday showed his 123 scale and when told guys measure to .01 of a grain he laughed a little. He said something like poppycock but remember he talks in construction terms.
Pepe not to poke fun at anybody's loading technique but you are doing fine with your powder thrower. If you shoot often that 123 will collect dust in the corner when you realize what time is worth.

Stephen Perry
Angeles BR