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Offline huntndad

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quick reloading
« on: August 08, 2016, 09:12:20 AM »
Are there any tricks to reloading quickly with loose powder?  I've only ever used pellets but want to try loose powder this year.  Do you have a little funnel that you use, or are there speed loaders designed for powder.  Thanks for any tips.

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Re: quick reloading
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2016, 09:16:24 AM »
Paper cartridges.

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Re: quick reloading
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2016, 09:17:11 AM »
Speed loaders work well, that's what I have used. I just pour the powder carefully with out a funnel.
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Re: quick reloading
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2016, 09:22:34 AM »
Yes the normal speed loaders work fine with powder. The only ones That I have seen that don't seem to like powder is the roto cylinder models/speed loaders.

I would get the speed loaders with the bullet sleeve and that will save you some time and helps start your bullets.
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Re: quick reloading
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2016, 09:25:46 AM »
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Blackhorn-Powder-Charge-Tubes-Per/1096214.uts

These are pretty sweet it's what I use for all my pre weighed charges and the cap fits really snug

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Re: quick reloading
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2016, 09:49:32 AM »
I've been hunting with the smoke pole since 86. I have used used several loaders, and by far the Thompson Center 4 in 1's have been the best for me.  Good luck!

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Re: quick reloading
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2016, 11:42:28 AM »
Thanks for all the input.  I guess I just need to experiment a bit and see what works for me.  I had a heck of a time trying to pour the powder into the barrel with speed loaders I have. 

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Re: quick reloading
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2016, 11:53:54 AM »
I use speed loaders and they have worked well for me.

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Re: quick reloading
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2016, 05:37:25 AM »
I've been hunting with the smoke pole since 86. I have used used several loaders, and by far the Thompson Center 4 in 1's have been the best for me.  Good luck!

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Thompson-Center-N-Quickshots-ndash-Per/735141.uts

These are what I have been using for a lot of years too. Best speed loader out there in my opinion. Work great! The only time I have trouble pouring powder is after I shoot an elk and am loading again just in case I need a second shot. Then the adrenaline has kicked in and I'm a bit shaky!

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Re: quick reloading
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2016, 11:30:16 AM »
I like Lane's Powder tubes. If you do a search you will see he sells on ebay or has links on most muzzleloading sites. Same principal as a speed loader

 


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