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Roy

[John Bedford]

Thanks John. What can I use instead of an empty 9mm case for the semolina measure?

It's not critical - what you're trying to do with inert fillers is move the ball as close to the cylinder mouth as poss, to minimise 'jump' between cylinder and barrel throat. My 9mm case jobbie was a result of trial and error and in fact it really doesn't hold enough semolina. Good enough though. Some I know use powder dippers from their reloading kits, others all sorts of weird and wonderful home made gizmos. Empty cases seem most popular though - get hold of one, cut it down if too large bit by bit until it holds about the right amount then fix a snazzy handle with a small bolt through the primer socket. Makes it easy to scoop up the filler and dump it into the cylinder.

[Smokeless Coal]

I use a 38spl case. It really dont matter, you can do it by eye after a bit of trial.

My club has banned the use of powder flasks insisting that we use phials, which I fill at home from the powder measure on my reloading press so very consistant. So I'm thinking of sorting out a suitable spout and using my flask to dispense the cous-cous.

My current load is 17gr by weight 777, 38spl of filler, no wad just aloxed ball with no other lube.

Getting 3" groups at 25m which is as good as I get with any other gun over iron sights.

[Eagleman]

Thanks John and Smokeless. Good info.

Why has the Club banned powder flasks Smokeless?

Anyone had too much bang?

[Smokeless Coal]

Its a bit dangerous holding a flask of powder in your hand, particularly on a single shot if you dont swab the barrel between shots.

Imagine what might happen if you are pouring onto a glowing ember.

The reason for the ban was you can get a short measure without knowing. At least with clear phials you can see that your loads are the same. Marking min-max lines with a CD marker pen helps keep you in a safe region.