Chargemaster Straw Upgrade
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Re: Chargemaster Straw Upgrade
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What does it do that's better than the regular straw upgrade? </div></div>
This straw modification WORKS. Instead of the powder getting pushed to the edge and falling off in a clump; the angles allow powder to trickle almost kernel by kernel. The instant the scale reads the set chargeweight, it stops immediately.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What does it do that's better than the regular straw upgrade? </div></div>
This straw modification WORKS. Instead of the powder getting pushed to the edge and falling off in a clump; the angles allow powder to trickle almost kernel by kernel. The instant the scale reads the set chargeweight, it stops immediately.
Re: Chargemaster Straw Upgrade
that is brilliant and cool looking, if only MCD had tactical colored straws.
that is brilliant and cool looking, if only MCD had tactical colored straws.
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gunna be a nightmare finding these scissors and i don't want to spend 12$ on a pair of scissors i am only going to use once...
gunna be a nightmare finding these scissors and i don't want to spend 12$ on a pair of scissors i am only going to use once...
Re: Chargemaster Straw Upgrade
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: attherange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">that is brilliant and cool looking, if only MCD had tactical colored straws. </div></div>
Krylon!!!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: attherange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">that is brilliant and cool looking, if only MCD had tactical colored straws. </div></div>
Krylon!!!!
Re: Chargemaster Straw Upgrade
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: buffybuster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What does it do that's better than the regular straw upgrade? </div></div>
This straw modification WORKS. Instead of the powder getting pushed to the edge and falling off in a clump; the angles allow powder to trickle almost kernel by kernel. The instant the scale reads the set chargeweight, it stops immediately. </div></div>
That's what I was thinking. Looks like I'm going to McDonalds tomorrow (gross).
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: buffybuster</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: High Binder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What does it do that's better than the regular straw upgrade? </div></div>
This straw modification WORKS. Instead of the powder getting pushed to the edge and falling off in a clump; the angles allow powder to trickle almost kernel by kernel. The instant the scale reads the set chargeweight, it stops immediately. </div></div>
That's what I was thinking. Looks like I'm going to McDonalds tomorrow (gross).
Re: Chargemaster Straw Upgrade
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sins4u33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">gunna be a nightmare finding these scissors and i don't want to spend 12$ on a pair of scissors i am only going to use once... </div></div>
X-acto knife.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sins4u33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">gunna be a nightmare finding these scissors and i don't want to spend 12$ on a pair of scissors i am only going to use once... </div></div>
X-acto knife.
Re: Chargemaster Straw Upgrade
i dont think the serration in the scissors matter
i just used regular scissors and did notice a lack of clumps falling out of the straw
i dont think the serration in the scissors matter
i just used regular scissors and did notice a lack of clumps falling out of the straw
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I used a razor blade to do mine. It may have made a difference, but the POS still overthrows every third charge.
I used a razor blade to do mine. It may have made a difference, but the POS still overthrows every third charge.
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I still need to do this mod. The kids would be thrilled if I told them we were going to McDonalds....me and the wife, not so much.
I still need to do this mod. The kids would be thrilled if I told them we were going to McDonalds....me and the wife, not so much.
Re: Chargemaster Straw Upgrade
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GreatGonzo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I used a razor blade to do mine. It may have made a difference, but the POS still overthrows every third charge. </div></div>
Raise the front feet a smidge.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GreatGonzo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I used a razor blade to do mine. It may have made a difference, but the POS still overthrows every third charge. </div></div>
Raise the front feet a smidge.
Re: Chargemaster Straw Upgrade
That's a great mod my Green Machine never overthrows varget any more but it did slow the process down a bit since about half of the kernels drop for each pulse.
Added bonus is the throws are much more accurate and I don't get the 2/10 ths spread any more. Since it's got 1/10 accuracy that means any given throw could be 1/10 high or 1/10 low for a 2/10 spread but this drops that ES in half when checked on an accurate digital scale.
The shape of the tines is important especially when throwing Varget powder and when I got the shape as shown in the picture it came together. Was a pain using tiny scissors and marking the points with a piece of tape to get it even but well worth fiddling for piece of mind that the thing is throwing tighter spreads.
That's a great mod my Green Machine never overthrows varget any more but it did slow the process down a bit since about half of the kernels drop for each pulse.
Added bonus is the throws are much more accurate and I don't get the 2/10 ths spread any more. Since it's got 1/10 accuracy that means any given throw could be 1/10 high or 1/10 low for a 2/10 spread but this drops that ES in half when checked on an accurate digital scale.
The shape of the tines is important especially when throwing Varget powder and when I got the shape as shown in the picture it came together. Was a pain using tiny scissors and marking the points with a piece of tape to get it even but well worth fiddling for piece of mind that the thing is throwing tighter spreads.
Re: Chargemaster Straw Upgrade
What I can't figure out is why RCBS hasn't included this "mod" in their new units?
What I can't figure out is why RCBS hasn't included this "mod" in their new units?
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