Case powder check

[red cent]

I am ordering a conversion for the 223. I have heard that the powder check on the 223 does not work well. Difficult to set up and a lot of misreads. For those who use it, is it worth it?

[usmc90]

Been thinking about getting one myself...Following

[Mikelindsey]

What do you mean by "conversion". Thanks I'm asking because when I load 223 sometimes I get a spill that sets off the warning.

[RiggerJJ]

Never could get it to be reliable so I took it off and learned to visually verify powder in each case before placing a bullet. Its faster and more reliable once I got used to not having that crutch.

jj

[Mikelindsey]

I was thinking about trying like an robs lockout

[jmorris]

I have used them and didn't have problems after set with powders that meter well with the Dillon measure.

[bigdodge]

I have used one since I started and have had no problems with reliability. I did polish up the end of the rod to make entry easier.

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[Henny]

I've been using Dillon's powder check since the early 90s. I've never had any problems with it. I don't understand what the problems are?

As far as the Mk1 eye being more accurate/ reliable? I know the powder check will let me know when there's a piece of media in the case or if the charge is around a half a grain over or under by setting the rod and activator up properly. I'm getting older and my eyes just aren't as good as they once were. I know they can't tell the difference even in one grain of powder.

[Scootertheshooter]

Has anyone had an issue with powder flakes sticking to the rod causing it spill on the plate at all.

[pmclaine]

I use one for .223 but I modified it to work better.

I turned the tip down slightly to give it a better taper to fit into the small case mouth. Chuck it up in a drill and use a bastard file, the brass removes easily. Make sure you leave a flat face on the bottom. You just want to increase the taper slightly to allow it to find the case mouth easier. Be careful not too bend the sensor rod by applying too much pressure.

With every powder check sensor I polish the crap out of it so it shines like gold. Chuck it up in your drill again, wrap it in never dull and spin away. this will keep powder from sticking to it and getting pulled from the case when the sensor pulls away.

Using 8208XBR and other powders that meter well in the Dillon Drop this allows me to get great, safe production.

[308Prepper]

I use the Dillon powder checks on all 10 cals that I load for. They all work just fine for me.

[Handloader109]

Used in 223and my 22tcm with good results. Looking in that small a case in a 650xl is impossible..... While loading with any speed.

[Tom S.]

Has anyone had an issue with powder flakes sticking to the rod causing it spill on the plate at all.

Wipe the rod with a drier sheet - the stuff used to reduce static cling in clothes. .

[Henny]

Has anyone had an issue with powder flakes sticking to the rod causing it spill on the plate at all.

Wipe the rod with a drier sheet - the stuff used to reduce static cling in clothes. .

It's also not a bad idea to wipe it off with alcohol after the dryer sheet. I found out the hard way that some dryer sheets are somewhat oily - not really oily, but some chemical.

[Jimk60]

Has anyone had an issue with powder flakes sticking to the rod causing it spill on the plate at all.

Wipe the rod with a drier sheet - the stuff used to reduce static cling in clothes. .

It's also not a bad idea to wipe it off with alcohol after the dryer sheet. I found out the hard way that some dryer sheets are somewhat oily - not really oily, but some chemical.

That should be a USED drier sheet. The chemicals used to soften clothes has evaporated into the drier. There may be residual chemicals, but nothing like an unused sheet.