Dispenser accuracy

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Roby.evans
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Dispenser accuracy

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I use a Hornady mechanical powder dropper, but also validate on scale each drop because I’m wired that way. I like precise loads, to the grain. Does anyone else trust their dropper or expensive electronic disperser and only validate every 5 or 10 loads?
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Re: Dispenser accuracy

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When I'm loading pistol I just drop the powder. I know my combination drops my pistol powder within a .1-.2 of a grain. Rifle loads other than bulk 223 I weigh every load.
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Roger, I load mainly for lever actions and revolvers and no black guns in the house.
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Re: Dispenser accuracy

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For pistol or revolver, l check every 16th charge.
For rifle l auto-dispense into scale cup, then trickle in last 0.2 gr, but l like them EXACTLY the same. Always.
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Re: Dispenser accuracy

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Yes Sir, exactly
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Re: Dispenser accuracy

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For pistol I just drop and spot check occasionally. Except for Contender. I measure each one tight. For rifle I use my RCBS auto dispenser and do spot checks.
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