I use a Little Dandy powder measure, and like it. However what I do NOT like is the fact that the rotors are 12 bucks each, there are 26 of them, and they seldom throw the charge on the chart.
After modifying one with JB Steelstick and a rasp bit to get the 5.1 gr of 231 I wanted, I started thinking...if I load a different weight bullet or many different type bullets, this is gonna suck purple possum p*cker. Gotta be a better, cheaper way. There is.
A guy from North Carolina who goes by the name Bailey
on the handloader forums makes a stainless steel adjustable rotor...49 bucks shipped. It has a spring loaded insert in it...all you do is throw some charges, then leave the cavity pointed down and take the tool (supplied..it's like an anodized socket adaptor for a 1/4" socket) and turn it clockwise to increase the charge, or counter colockwise to decrease the charge.
It took me less than five minutes to install the rotor (after seasoning it with graphite), throw charges and get to exactly 5.1 grains of Winchester 231 time after time. Reason I like the Little Dandy is, it can either mount in a powder measure stand, or if you prefer, you can put your cases in loading blocks and use it handheld to charge cases..it's about the size of a small bong pipe (for all you dopers) and holds about a pound of ball powder. I'm pleased.
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