bigtim6656

Can you measure 777 and bh209 out of the tc u view flask. I read somewhere that the volume is differnt. Thanks

wabi

The flask merely holds the powder. You need a volumetric measure to dispense the powder into. The measure is what establishes the volume of the load.
I do like the T/C flask for hunting - you can see just how much powder you have in it!

bigtim6656

check the link i think this one measures in 20 grain incruments
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20712-cat603821&id=0006535212557a&navCount=34&podId=0006 535&parentId=cat603821&masterpathid=&navAction=pus h&catalogCode=XK&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat 603821&hasJS=true

wabi

You don't want to load from the flask directly into the barrel!!!
A live ember in the barrel could turn a flask into a bomb!!!!!!!!!
Use the flask to carry powder and a measure to load the powder into the barrel.

bigtim6656

I see makes sence. Not like it cost much. How can you get a hot ember in a barrle that was just swaped with windex

wabi

Most breech plugs have a portion that is smaller than the barrel. When you swab the barrel the patch never reaches that area.
It is never worth taking a chance even if the odds are slim.

Pglasgow

Here is TC clear plastic powder measure ....

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...821&hasJS=true

Here is the one I own ....

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...0003249210263a

I like the "sliding spout" (for lack of a better word) type of measure. Either should serve you well.

bigtim6656

Thanks I guess having ounces or so of powder that will blow your face off right infront of your face ant a good idea. Maybe get some tube and premeasure them as well.

bigtim6656

would the big one be ok if i was pre measuring the powder into tubes like the single cigar tubes they sale at the gas station

Pglasgow

Tim,

I'm not sure if that question is directed at me and I'm not sure what you mean by the big one. Are you meaning the brass one or flask? I'll do my best to answer your question. The brass one can measure 10 to 150 grains (I think in 5 grain increments though you might want to check on it). Mine actually measures 5 to 120 grains in 5 grain increments so it is a little smaller than Cabelas' brass measure. In any event my brass measure can pre-measure any approved loose powder charge for most any rifle. I store them in vials like the ones LaneNebraska sells.

Regarding the flask, you really don't need one if you premeasure your loads for hunting and store them in tubes. The flask is for if you measure charges in the field. The mountain men, for example, had to carry their stores of powder with them whereever they went. The flask was a convenient way to store a smaller quantity on his person. It would have been cumbersome to try to measure from his can of powder.

On the other hand, if you go to the field with charges premeasured you just won't need the flask. You do need a way of getting powder from your powder container to your measure. They make spouts for that. A plastic one which fits the substitutes and there is also a brass on which fits Goex cans. The Goex spout is cool because it has a spring loaded valve on it.

Anyway, you only need a couple of premeasured charges in the field besides the one in your rifle. Its only going to take one shot to kill that deer. You will be reloading "just in case" you need to finish him off and only then if you feel particularly sorry for the animal. A well placed shot is sufficient and a second shot probably will only make his adrenalin keep him going longer anyway.