Dillon Automatic Powder Dispenser
Posted: 24 Apr 2018 15:19
I've often wondered whether the amount of powder dispensed by a Dillon Square Deal B might vary depending on whether the powder measure tube is near full or near empty.
Since I wasn't sure, I've always tried to keep the powder measure near full. However after many reloaded rounds, curiosity prevailed and reloading continued until the powder measure approached empty.
The weight of the powder charges dispensed was verified with the powder measure near full, near empty, and various points in between. Throughout the full range of powder levels, the weight of the powder charge remained consistent with no need for adjustment.
As a side note, I believe the Dillon Square Deal B mechanically dispenses powder by volume. The consistent volume of powder dispensed for each casing resulted in a consistent weight of powder as well.
This was a very narrow survey using just one brand of powder, Winchester WST.
Since I wasn't sure, I've always tried to keep the powder measure near full. However after many reloaded rounds, curiosity prevailed and reloading continued until the powder measure approached empty.
The weight of the powder charges dispensed was verified with the powder measure near full, near empty, and various points in between. Throughout the full range of powder levels, the weight of the powder charge remained consistent with no need for adjustment.
As a side note, I believe the Dillon Square Deal B mechanically dispenses powder by volume. The consistent volume of powder dispensed for each casing resulted in a consistent weight of powder as well.
This was a very narrow survey using just one brand of powder, Winchester WST.