ES13Raven Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Best practice is to put your unused powder back in its original container after every reloading session. I see so many pictures and videos of stained powder measures, I wonder how many people actually do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH3180 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 If I am going to continue loading in the next day or two, I leave it in there with the powder jug on the bench so I know for sure what is in the hopper. If I'm not going to be loading anytime soon it goes back in the jug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Dead horse. Get's brought up all the time. Leave it in the hopper. Here are just a few of the threads on the subject. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=195630&view=findpost&p=2174604&hl=%2Bpowder+%2Bleft+%2Bin+%2Bhopper http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=193569&view=findpost&p=2145994&hl=%2Bpowder+%2Bleft+%2Bin+%2Bhopper http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=179182&view=findpost&p=1989489&hl=%2Bpowder+%2Bleft+%2Bin+%2Bhopper http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=158992&view=findpost&p=1776673&hl=%2Bpowder+%2Bleft+%2Bin+%2Bhopper http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=147357&view=findpost&p=1655303&hl=%2Bpowder+%2Bleft+%2Bin+%2Bhopper http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=106229&view=findpost&p=1208198&hl=%2Bpowder+%2Bleft+%2Bin+%2Bhopper http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=57982&view=findpost&p=673507&hl=%2Bpowder+%2Bleft+%2Bin+%2Bhopper http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=34414&view=findpost&p=406643&hl=%2Bpowder+%2Bleft+%2Bin+%2Bhopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsauerfan Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 dont know for other powders, i load vitahuori only , doesn't leaves any stains, so i leave the powder in the hopper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy1629 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 My powder measures are stained but I do put the powder back in the container after every reloading session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I leave it in the measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinga Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I emptied the measure tonight to change from WST to Power Pistol for the sake of load development. I normally leave the powder in measure until I either refill it or change powders. My bench in inside in a temperature controlled environment. If the hopper gets too dark, I can just order replacement. I am much concerned with consistent powder throws than the color of the hopper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorfish Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I don't consider emptying the powder measure that inconvenient. With that said it depends on the powder. I leave VV N320 powder in my hopper for extended periods but TiteGroup get's dumped back into it's container immediately. WST stays for extended periods but HP38/231 gets dumped back into the container if I'm not using it in the next few days. All rifle powder goes right back into the original container but that's just because I like my press to be ready to load pistol rounds. Again, no rhyme or reason other than I know TiteGroup will stain a powder measure quickly and suspect HP38/231 will stain over time. It only take a minute to dump the powder back into the original container. I like knowing my powder measure is clean and polished. Does anyone have a list of powders that are known to stain a powder measure tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I have a friend that has had 231 in a powder hopper continuosly since the 90's with no ill effect except the hopper gets stained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDRJGB Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I don't do it with my chargemaster because one time I dumped some Varget in with H4350, basically losing nearly 2 lbs of powder. Also, I don't like how leaving the powder in stains the plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRodriguez Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I leave the powder with a cortex inhibitor on the top of the measure to keep the moisture out of the powder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I leave the powder with a cortex inhibitor on the top of the measure to keep the moisture out of the powder What exactly is a cortex inhibitor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosher Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I leave mine in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runnin2live Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I normally leave it in both of mine, but the other day I emptied one of them and the powder had gotten kind of stuck in clumps. It was CFE pistol and had only been in there 4-5 days. No other issues I can tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 My powder measures are stained but I do put the powder back in the container after every reloading session. Mine too, and I never leave powder in the measure. I bet they stain a lot faster if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonman556 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I leave it in, I also make sure that there is Not a lot of moisture in the air where I reload Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I leave it in but I also label it - name & weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whip Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I leave the powder in all of my presses. My powder measures are pretty stained (doesn't bother me at all). I live in Nevada, so I don't really have to worry about moisture in the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman16 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I put a CLEAR SHEET PROTECTOR inside my measures tube. The powder never comes in contact with the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdawgs56 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 After dumping the powder out, is there any good way of getting the remaining powder out that is stuck to the inside of the measure and the metal parts at the bottom? -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Leave it in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Blow it out with canned air or compressed - if you have an air compressor - if you are going to use a different powder next time. If not, as above, just leave it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcraig Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I leave it in the hopper. Yes, the tube is stained. No, never had issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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