I am currently using IMR 4064 for my AR reloads and the lee perfect powder measure, since I don't have the time or desire to trickle and weigh each round. Problem is the powder measure isn't doing that well with metering the charge. I am looking for suggestions on alt. powders that would work well with the measure and still acheive similar results. BTW I am loading 69 gr. SMKS with a 22.5 gr. charge of IMR 4064 currently.
Powder measure for .223...
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Winchester 748 might throw more consistently. It's worked for me out of the same measure. So did Imr4895. I still wasn't happy until I got a harrells and a rcbs chargemaster.
With the lee I tapped reservoir twice threw the load tapped twice with lever down moved lever up tapped twice, well you get the idea. I love Imr4064 & 4895. Win 748 too for my gas rifles.4064 is a bit long and 748 is ball powder much smaller and will meter smoother.
Winchester 748 might throw more consistently. It's worked for me out of the same measure. So did Imr4895. I still wasn't happy until I got a harrells and a rcbs chargemaster.
With the lee I tapped reservoir twice threw the load tapped twice with lever down moved lever up tapped twice, well you get the idea. I love Imr4064 & 4895. Win 748 too for my gas rifles.4064 is a bit long and 748 is ball powder much smaller and will meter smoother.
Re: Powder measure for .223...
2clicks - is that load for a carbine or rifle length barrel? Also does the IMR 4895 meter more smoothly because it is a ball type powder or just a shorter extruded powder than the 4064. Thanks...
2clicks - is that load for a carbine or rifle length barrel? Also does the IMR 4895 meter more smoothly because it is a ball type powder or just a shorter extruded powder than the 4064. Thanks...
Re: Powder measure for .223...
I use the Lee perfet powder as you mentioned. I am useing Varget and RL15.
The only adjustment I ever made was to set the charge bar at the desiered weight +/- .2. I put a shot glass and literally emptied out the reservoir. by doing this all the internals get a coating of powder (almost like lube). ever since I did that i get pretty consistant charge weights.
Are you loading for plinking or paper punching.
Either way don't give up on the system, but keep looking for a powder to suit your needs
I use the Lee perfet powder as you mentioned. I am useing Varget and RL15.
The only adjustment I ever made was to set the charge bar at the desiered weight +/- .2. I put a shot glass and literally emptied out the reservoir. by doing this all the internals get a coating of powder (almost like lube). ever since I did that i get pretty consistant charge weights.
Are you loading for plinking or paper punching.
Either way don't give up on the system, but keep looking for a powder to suit your needs
Re: Powder measure for .223...
I run Varget through the perfect powder measure for .223, .308, and .30-06, and it runs great. If i remember somewhere in the instructions it does say to run 2 full hoppers of powder through the system and then adjust it one everything is coated internally. If you want a better metering powder for the .223 i'd recommend Ramshot TAC.
I run Varget through the perfect powder measure for .223, .308, and .30-06, and it runs great. If i remember somewhere in the instructions it does say to run 2 full hoppers of powder through the system and then adjust it one everything is coated internally. If you want a better metering powder for the .223 i'd recommend Ramshot TAC.
