usmc90 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 How many of you leave the powder in the hopper or put it back in the jug when not in use.. I have found it a bit of a pain in the butt to pour back in if still attached to tool head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH3180 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 If I'm going to load the next day I leave it in. Otherwise I put it back in the jug. I take the hopper off the tool head when pouring it back in the jug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I leave it in the hopper for months at a time. Like you said it's a PITA to empty frequently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I pour it back. For me it is not a real big pain. Every time I plan to reload the next day, something comes up. My loader is in my unheated uncooled shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb06 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I leave it in the hopper. I take a peice of 1/2 wide elastic from the wife's sewing supplies wrap it around the hopper to measure length and then staple it into a circle.Then write on it with a sharpie what powder is in it slip it on the hopper and you have a refrence as to you powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I always empty mine after a reloading session, even if I will continue loading the next day. That way I won't need to remember what powder is in there and less chance it will absorb moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlamphere Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Leave it. I put a sticky note on the outside with the powder and drop amount on it and also put a silica gel pack in the hopper to absorb moisture (probably does little good, but it does not hurt anything). If you open the jug every day, there is no more moisture in the hopper than in the jug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 I figure if I pulled a sandwich baggie over top with a rubber band and left with dies I'd be okay. Its not a constant change in powder or charge with a particular caliber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powder Finger Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 leave it in with a 3x5 note rubber banded to it with the powder and charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlgentlegiant Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I use a sticky note on the outside of the hopper with powder type and current drop weight. I update the sticky every time I make an adjustment. As my reloading bench is in my home office I just leave it in the hopper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I never left the powder in the measure. I seemed to get more consistent powder weight drops if I didn't. (And I know powder should not absorb moisture.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natgas Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Since I use only one powder, I always leave it in the hopper; I normally will have another session within a day or so, even a short one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecil Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 i always empty the powder hopper.. clean up, blow off my press & cover it.. that way when i want to reload again.. its clean and ready to go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 seems like there isn't a clear-cut case of "this is what to do" .. still leaves me in a bit of quandary. But on the other hand we did get a response from B.E. admin. also?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash66 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I think if it is in an AC controlled environment it would be fine for a few days. Putting a plastic bag over the top with a rubber band wouldn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practical_man Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Leave it in the powder measure, properly labeled of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc90 Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have decided to remove it from the hopper as it is being used in my basement , which does have a dehumidifier going nonstop at the driest setting possible but why take the chance i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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