Powder Sticking to Inside of Powder Measure

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18 April 2014, 11:17

Reloader270

Powder Sticking to Inside of Powder Measure

I have recently upgraded to a Harrel Bench Rest Powder Measure, but have found powder sticking to the inside of the powder measure. I have cleaned it out with thinners, but the powder is still sticking to the inside. What can the cause of this be and what can I do. Your advise is much appreciated.

18 April 2014, 12:21

Shootshellz

Take a dryer sheet and wipe the inside of your powder measure. Should take care of the static electricity build up.

18 April 2014, 15:46

Rusty

quote:
Originally posted by Shootshellz:
Take a dryer sheet and wipe the inside of your powder measure. Should take care of the static electricity build up.

Ditto!

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18 April 2014, 19:11

graybird

It'll go away with use. Once you get a bit of powder residue build up on the walls of your powder measurer.

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18 April 2014, 20:20

Doubless

About 30 years ago, when I first got my RCBS reloading kit, I dipped the plastic hopper of the Uniflo in soapy water and let it dry. To this day, I have never had a problem with powder sticking to the plastic...

19 April 2014, 06:52

Nakihunter

That is caused by static electricity. You can check by rubbing the powder funnel (plastic) with wool or some other cloth & see if powder sticks to it.

I am not sure how you get rid of the "charge" in the plastic.

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20 April 2014, 14:29

Andre Mertens

Washing the inside of the powder hopper with dishwashing liquid and letting it dry has always worked for me. I also treat my powder scale pans the same way.