Those small tubs

P95Carry · January 26th, 2008, 08:38 PM

This is nothing earth-shattering ... and certainly probably not to the folks who have reloaded a good while.

Because I have quite a few powders in use - in fact am gonna try and cut down my choices soon - and stick to fewer ... I do tho save small tubs, like those you might get with dips in ...... and once well washed and dried, put quantities of each powder in them - well labelled of course.

This is useful for two reasons . I load some large cals by dipping and then putting that charge onto scales .... to make final adjustments.... it is so much easier to scoop out of a wide mouth container. Plus, same for charging a trickler (mine being a basic home made deal which I have posted a pic of before) - easier to use wide mouth container.

Only downside could be at times... a tendency for plastic to hold some static charge and so powder can stick to sides slightly - not a biggie tho.

I'll also use these containers if I want to empty a measuring hopper with just a bit left before a change over. Saves messing with funnel and small opening in powder jug.

Ram Rod · January 26th, 2008, 08:55 PM

Good tips for sure. Lord knows I save darn near everything, and too much of it. My favorite is the round plastic cases that electrician's tape come in. I use these for small parts, rifle bullets etc.... and can label them with magic marker. I keep my tumbling media in the large plastic coffee containers and inside ziplock bags---somehow doubling the protection from moisture or other know enemies. I've got so many empty containers around, I'm probably using up space that could actually be used for a more useful purpose. But hey---they're there if/when I need them. Containers with tightly sealing lids are especially nice for items prone to rust---throw the item(s) in, give a blast of Rust Prevent, and seal 'er up!

Miggy · January 27th, 2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by P95Carry

Only downside could be at times... a tendency for plastic to hold some static charge and so powder can stick to sides slightly - not a biggie tho.
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Chris, if that might be a trouble, you could try anti static Table Mats used in electronics.

rocky · January 27th, 2008, 12:03 PM

I like to use plastic 1 gal. coffee containers to hold my brass. A few desiccant packs and they tend to store well.

bmcgilvray · January 28th, 2008, 05:20 PM

We eat a lot of oatmeal at our house and I save the large round cylindrical containers for my scrounged range brass, all labled so I can segregate the different cartridge cases. Only thing is, I've got too many that are full of 9mm.

Final Option · January 29th, 2008, 04:23 AM

If you will coat the inside of the plastic container with dish soap (ivory, dawn, etc) very thinly and let it dry completely the powder will not stick to it anymore. I have done that for over 30 years with no problems.

coffeecup · January 29th, 2008, 07:40 AM

Toss in a couple of those clothes dryer sheets with your powder. to prevent static electricity.

shooterwolf · January 29th, 2008, 10:27 AM

You are asking for trouble by not storing powder in it's original container. Dipping out of a smaller container works, just return unused powder to original cotainer when your done.

It maybe a hassle to use a funnel, but going to the emergency room or throwing out mixed gunpowders is more of a hassle.

Shooterwolf

P95Carry · January 29th, 2008, 11:04 AM

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You are asking for trouble by not storing powder in it's original container.

I have used small containers, tubs etc for 30 years nearly - IMO the important thing is labelling, it's that simple. Forget to label - then perhaps a problem ... each to his own of course anyways

Final Option - yes of course, the light smear of soap - had forgotten that for anti-static.

Final Option · January 29th, 2008, 10:24 PM

Works in you powder scoops and powder hopper tube tube too.

January 26th, 2008, 08:38 PM	#1
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,339	Those small tubs This is nothing earth-shattering ... and certainly probably not to the folks who have reloaded a good while. Because I have quite a few powders in use - in fact am gonna try and cut down my choices soon - and stick to fewer ... I do tho save small tubs, like those you might get with dips in ...... and once well washed and dried, put quantities of each powder in them - well labelled of course. This is useful for two reasons . I load some large cals by dipping and then putting that charge onto scales .... to make final adjustments.... it is so much easier to scoop out of a wide mouth container. Plus, same for charging a trickler (mine being a basic home made deal which I have posted a pic of before) - easier to use wide mouth container. Only downside could be at times... a tendency for plastic to hold some static charge and so powder can stick to sides slightly - not a biggie tho. I'll also use these containers if I want to empty a measuring hopper with just a bit left before a change over. Saves messing with funnel and small opening in powder jug. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

January 26th, 2008, 08:55 PM	#2
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 3,331	Good tips for sure. Lord knows I save darn near everything, and too much of it. My favorite is the round plastic cases that electrician's tape come in. I use these for small parts, rifle bullets etc.... and can label them with magic marker. I keep my tumbling media in the large plastic coffee containers and inside ziplock bags---somehow doubling the protection from moisture or other know enemies. I've got so many empty containers around, I'm probably using up space that could actually be used for a more useful purpose. But hey---they're there if/when I need them. Containers with tightly sealing lids are especially nice for items prone to rust---throw the item(s) in, give a blast of Rust Prevent, and seal 'er up! __________________ RamRod-----sans remords

January 27th, 2008, 12:03 PM	#4
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,070	I like to use plastic 1 gal. coffee containers to hold my brass. A few desiccant packs and they tend to store well. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

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January 28th, 2008, 05:20 PM	#5
bmcgilvray Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,013	We eat a lot of oatmeal at our house and I save the large round cylindrical containers for my scrounged range brass, all labled so I can segregate the different cartridge cases. Only thing is, I've got too many that are full of 9mm.

January 29th, 2008, 04:23 AM	#6
Final Option Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boondocks North Texas Posts: 43	If you will coat the inside of the plastic container with dish soap (ivory, dawn, etc) very thinly and let it dry completely the powder will not stick to it anymore. I have done that for over 30 years with no problems.

January 29th, 2008, 07:40 AM	#7
coffeecup Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cadiz,Ky Posts: 409	Toss in a couple of those clothes dryer sheets with your powder. to prevent static electricity.

January 29th, 2008, 10:27 AM	#8
shooterwolf New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: S.E.Oh Posts: 12	You are asking for trouble by not storing powder in it's original container. Dipping out of a smaller container works, just return unused powder to original cotainer when your done. It maybe a hassle to use a funnel, but going to the emergency room or throwing out mixed gunpowders is more of a hassle. Shooterwolf

January 29th, 2008, 10:24 PM	#10
Final Option Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boondocks North Texas Posts: 43	Works in you powder scoops and powder hopper tube tube too.