orenp Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Does anyone make parts/kit to make a Dillon Powder Measure into a stand alone powder measure? Thinking about setting up for some precision rifle cartridge loading. Looking at the Solo single stage conversion for my 550b from UniqueTek. I would like to retain the Dillon powder measure (using the UniqueTek Micrometer setup) if possible. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) I wouldn't use a Dillon powder measure for precision ammo. I don't even use them on my 1050 for 3gun rifle ammo, or competition pistol ammo, I use a RCBS measure with a case activated linkage... You would be better off using a scoop and a trickler... jmho jj Edited March 16, 2017 by RiggerJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78Staff Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Agreed with RiggerJJ - I like my Dillon gear but the PM is only average imo. Fine for range or blasting ammo, but if I am loading max loads ie 10mm or any precision loads I switch to a Chargemaster 1500, and either drop through an AT500 die/funnel (on the 1050), or am loading on the COAX anyway and using the 1500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybayonet Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 14 hours ago, RiggerJJ said: You would be better off using a scoop and a trickler... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldor Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 My choice would be some type of rotary providing Im throwing a short grained stick like 8208 or a ball powder. My Hornady drop is spot on all day for those powders. I use my CM for any long grain stuff like Varget, etc in combination with a Hornady powder thru funnel if I am using my progressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orenp Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 I appreciate your input on what I should be using. However, that wasn't the question that I asked. I'm asking the question because I have seen documentation of the accuracy of the Dillon powder measure compared to others (ie RCBS Competition Powder Measure). The Dillon appears to be more than comparable in accuracy and consistency. Hence my question. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Your best bet would be to find an old hand activated Dillon measure. They came on the old Dillon 450 (pre 550). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiggerJJ Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 On 3/17/2017 at 5:16 PM, orenp said: I appreciate your input on what I should be using. However, that wasn't the question that I asked. I'm asking the question because I have seen documentation of the accuracy of the Dillon powder measure compared to others (ie RCBS Competition Powder Measure). The Dillon appears to be more than comparable in accuracy and consistency. Hence my question. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Trouble is, its not comparable. Espcially with stick powders. Good luck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybayonet Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 On Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 3:52 PM, Dan Sierpina said: Your best bet would be to find an old hand activated Dillon measure. They came on the old Dillon 450 (pre 550). +1 that should work, not sure if you would need a powder die and funnel to make it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, rustybayonet said: +1 that should work, not sure if you would need a powder die and funnel to make it work? You'd need a powder die, making the "funnel" would be easier than finding one of those measures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM83 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 You only need a thin piece of plastic with 16 numbers and an expiration date. Step 1: go to www.midsouthshooterssupply.com Step 2: Buy Hornady powder measure. Step 3: Wait a few days Step 4: Now you have a standalone powder measure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orenp Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Thanks everyone for the 'help'. I set up my Dillon powder measure with a UniqueTek micrometer and have it set at 0.1 grain under my target weight. Then I weigh the charge and bring it up to target weight with a trickler. Works great. The powder measure consistently throws within 0.1 grain so I have little or no wasted effort. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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