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[bart74]

how many grains of imr 3031 will a 3.1 lee dipper hold
thanks bart

[drdougrx]

Please don't tell us you are using only a dipper to throw charges.  Every dip is a different weight.

[blpenn66502]

Here's a link to Lee's chart for their powder dipper set:  http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi-data/instruct/Dippers.pdf

Bottom line: A 3.1cc dipper gives you APPROXIMATELY 40.7 grains of IMR 3031.

[huntswithdogs]

DUDE! Really, you need a set of scales. Those dipper are only approximates. If ya get the powder a little packed in it, ya don't know what you're putting in.

Good way to blow up a rifle, hurt yourself or others around you. Take a step back and go get some scales to verify yuor powder charges.

[bigjeepman]

bart74 ...

I gotta go along with the others on this one. Buy or borrow a set of scales for measuring your charges for not only safety reasons but for accuracy as well.

bjm

[stimpylu32]

Calm down guys , those little Lee dippers can be a very safe way to load when used properly , some of the best groups in the record books have been shot with those same plastic cups . The Benchrest guys have been loading by Volume not Weight for years now and doing very well non the less .

The Handloader MUST understand the concept of Volume loading , use a load that is below MAX , be consistent scoop to scoop and most importantly use a scale to confirm that the load is proper for the cartrider that is being loaded .

With a little practice the Lee dippers or any other type can and are very good loading tools .

stimpylu32

[Bart Solo]

I started off using a Lee dipper.  If you are consistent the Lee dippers do a reasonable job, but you really do need a scale.   

[bart74]

thanks for the info guys.i got a set of scales .

[Savage]

Calm down guys , those little Lee dippers can be a very safe way to load when used properly , some of the best groups in the record books have been shot with those same plastic cups . The Benchrest guys have been loading by Volume not Weight for years now and doing very well non the less .

The Handloader MUST understand the concept of Volume loading , use a load that is below MAX , be consistent scoop to scoop and most importantly use a scale to confirm that the load is proper for the cartrider that is being loaded .

With a little practice the Lee dippers or any other type can and are very good loading tools .

stimpylu32

Exactly!!!

I loaded thousands of rounds of ammo using the dippers in the early days! Still use them every now and then for a low volume reloading session on some cartridges. I have both beam and electronic scales, but still appreciate the simple dippers. Still have the dipper kit I bought in the 60s.
Savage