black powder measure for 45-70?

[Will52100]

I was thinking of ordering the lyman #55 powder measure, but noticed cabela's no longer offers it.  I take it that regular "plastic" powder measures are not an option as they are prone to static electricity?

What do all you use?


Thanks,

Will

[ShortStake]

Will,

The latest Cabela's Shooting Catalog has an illustration of a Hornady produced powder measure, specifically for Black Powder.

Belding and Mull is a little known powder measure from the past that has been resurrected and produced again.  An Ebay search for "belding mull" should show results.  The latest Buffalo Arms advertisement also illustrates the Belding and Mull powder measure availability.

About any modern non-plastic, drum rotor type powder measure can be utilized to dispense powder if the hopper is either lined with metal or replaced with metal.  Metal being copper or aluminum pipe/tube.

My personal black powder dispensing measure is an old cast iron, rotating drum, Hollywood, with micrometer adjustment.  The plastic tube replaced by aluminum pipe and a rubber bung used as a cap.  Works great, but has to be cleaned after use to preclude black powder residue from causing light rust buildup on the large cast iron drum.  Humidity and black powder residue can and will  greatly affect the rapid formation of minor rust.  Obviously climate related.  Home air conditioning and "swamp cooler" use during summer months here in New Mexico are my example.

To my knowledge there has never been a recorded incident of black powder igniting from static discharge while being used for loading/reloading of cartridges.

Bear in mind the latest shipments of Swiss powder have been made in PLASTIC containers.

[Cuts Crooked]

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[Larry Gibson]

Will52100

"I was thinking of ordering the lyman #55 powder measure, but noticed cabela's no longer offers it.  I take it that regular "plastic" powder measures are not an option as they are prone to static electricity?"

Assuming you are refering to the "special" Lyman 55 made recently for BP?

Can't help you find one but just for your information the Lyman 55 was made for BP use to begin with.  The directions for the old ones list the micrometer measurements in grains of BP by volume.  Of course that was before the proliferation amongst all the experts on these internet forums that "static 'lectricity" would blow you to kingdom come if you use one with BP.  Numerous tests have been attempted to ignite BP with static electrity, very difficult to do even when trying.  Many of us were using Lyman 55s (even with the plastic hopper) for years before such rumors became "facts".  Many of us still use the Lyman 55 anyway.  I do.

If you do (the choice is yours) you will find that 4 knocks with the knocker per charge will throw very consistant charges.  The only problem I have with mine is in the humid environment of the PNW I must take the drum apart after each use or the BP residue will collect moisture and rust.  Other than that it works great.

Larry Gibson

[Will52100]

Thanks Guys, got a lyman 55 on order from Buffalo Arms.

Now I just need to up grade from the lyman 310 loading tool!