jaybe said:I might be wrong, but I don't think anyone answered the original question
I thought it was. :?
jaybe said:I might be wrong, but I don't think anyone answered the original question
fordfisher said:I sure appreciate all the input and have learned a lot from the debate. But jaybe was correct allthough my question was admitably confusing. The T/C powder vile is obviously intended to measure volume but they make the quote about ""7000 grains per pound" in the instructions sent with the vile, and I got really confused. I was wondering if grains per volume are different than grains of weight. maybe its just a stupid question.
Goex FFG 101.3
Goex FFFG 101.6
Goex Clear Shot 95.1
Pyrodex elect 63.9
Pyrodex RS 72.5
Pyrodex P 73
Pyrodex Pellets 74.2
Arco 94.7
Clean Shot 85.1
Quick Shots 65.3
Underclocked said:That volumetric measures are referenced to the weight in grains of true black is probably unfortunate. They should probably be marked off in CCs or similar units of volume. It's a confusing carryover from the past.
fordfisher said:so let me muddy it up a grain or two more. My T/C measuring vile says that I am measuring out 80 grains. But if grains are only a measure of weight. It would depend on the material used when making the vile mold as to whether or not I'm truly getting 80 weight grain of T7? Is the only way to really know, to weigh what my vile calls 80 grains? In that case does Hodgden make a vile to measure with?
It really isn't my fault, a post got slipped in while I was writing the first.:wink:Underclocked said:Patrick, you made two posts while I made one - not fair. :wink:
I think the problem is really that everything is compared to volumes of true black. (some true black??) Seems pretty outdated to me.
fordfisher said:One last question. Earlier Grouse said 85 777 grains is rouqhly equivelant to 2 777 pellets. Is my measuring vile going to be close if I measure out 85 grains? I've only used pellets and I just need a good starting point.
Good job Hunt 4 Bucks, once again the proof is in the pudding.Hunt 4 Bucks said:Patrick, I am with you on this.
Check out the pellet vs. loose data from Hodgdon.com
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jaybe said:The important thing is (IMO) when using BLACK POWDER (or substitutes), Measure, don't Weigh - - unless, of course ......
Over and Out.
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