SmithCo Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Just got the RL 550B set up and was wondering the best way to empty the powder measure, back to the the powder bottle. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I don't know the best way, but I just unscrew it and pour it back into the container. I made some funnels from old powder containers for dumping into the containers and into the measure. I just hate spilling powder.... Use your imagination and you'll figure out a way to do it. Good luck, DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I use a match. Seriously though, I usually just crank the powder measure open and cycle it until empty with something below to catch all of it. Since you are probably going to have to change the powder charge anyway, this is the most efficient way I have found of doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Why not release the fail safe rod, pull the two tool head locating pins, slide out the complete tool head and then pour the powder back into the powder jug. I use an aluminum funnel in the mouth of the jug which bypasses the static cling problem that occurs with a plastic funnel. After the hopper is empty put the powder drop/belling die over the funnel and cycle the powder bar a couple of times to empty it. CYa, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Why not release the fail safe rod, pull the two tool head locating pins, slide out the complete tool head and then pour the powder back into the powder jug. I use an aluminum funnel in the mouth of the jug which bypasses the static cling problem that occurs with a plastic funnel. After the hopper is empty put the powder drop/belling die over the funnel and cycle the powder bar a couple of times to empty it. CYa, Pat That's what I do on the 550 too.. fastest easiest way. 1050, I undo the 2 allen screws, then the other steps above.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Why not release the fail safe rod, pull the two tool head locating pins, slide out the complete tool head and then pour the powder back into the powder jug. I use an aluminum funnel in the mouth of the jug which bypasses the static cling problem that occurs with a plastic funnel. After the hopper is empty put the powder drop/belling die over the funnel and cycle the powder bar a couple of times to empty it. CYa, Pat What he said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Why not release the fail safe rod, pull the two tool head locating pins, slide out the complete tool head and then pour the powder back into the powder jug. I use an aluminum funnel in the mouth of the jug which bypasses the static cling problem that occurs with a plastic funnel. After the hopper is empty put the powder drop/belling die over the funnel and cycle the powder bar a couple of times to empty it. CYa, Pat +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramirezerwin Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 the "match" thing is a nice touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiserb Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Uniquetek came up with a solution for this issue a few months ago: http://www.uniquetek...6/product/T1347 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Aww man I've been picking the press/bench up and turning it upside down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigulator Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Uniquetek came up with a solution for this issue a few months ago: http://www.uniquetek...6/product/T1347 Works great Too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorris Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I remove the measure and roll a piece of paper onto a cone and pour it back into the container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS101 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I remove the measure and roll a piece of paper onto a cone and pour it back into the container. That is what I have been doing, but I think I will try the aluminum funnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossharley Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Uniquetek came up with a solution for this issue a few months ago: http://www.uniquetek...6/product/T1347 Works great Too! How do you get the Uniquetek part in without the powder starting to spill out all over the place? When you pull the powder bar out doesn't the powder just start draining all over? I love Uniquetek stuff, just wanted to know how this one worked. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan550 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 The Uniquetek part slides in as you're removing the powder slide. Alan~^~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I use a match. Strike on box or the strike anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Di Vita Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I strike it off my beard like a real man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockcomma Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Great information, I've been buying new powder measure's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 After following the above steps, I also blow it out using some canned air just to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohuskers Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 +1 on taking it off, using the cone technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavex Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 whoa whoa whoa, what? no automated Rube Goldberg machine to empty your powder dispenser? I am seriously disappointed. I remove the measure and roll a piece of paper onto a cone and pour it back into the container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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