[Ross]

As per FlaLagarto use test weights.---or have you changed to a different jug or type of powder??? is loader level???? been dropped??? is bushing clear??? many possibilities. Your doing the right thing by checking the scale. Ross Puls

 

[Unknown1]

According to the coin specs from the government, a new dime weighs 2.268 grams or 35 grains.

 

[Country Squire]

Andy, If you have any rifle or pistol bullets lying around they are pretty close enough to weight to check your scale. Hope this helps George

 

[WindyOneNW]

Use something a little more precise like a rifle or pistol bullet. I use two, a 20gr and a 50gr just to be sure. And yes I have a digital scale but it never hurts to check things often.

 

[cubancigar2000]

Dimes work ok but they do vary a bit but not enough to matter. I have used them for years but I also have the factroy weights ( Ohaus) I just never bother with them

 

[Mark425]

What Ks5shooter said....if you want accuracy. In the ball park...use a dime, thats about how much your results will be worth.

 

[Unknown1]

<blockquote><I>"...In the ball park...use a dime, thats about how much your results will be worth.</i></blockquote>Before you go running things down weigh 20 "new dimes" on a good scale and tell me what the variation is. It's way close enough for shotgun work.

MK

 

[Mark425]

"...In the ball park...use a dime, thats about how much your results will be worth.

Before you go running things down weigh 20 "new dimes" on a good scale and tell me what the variation is. It's way close enough for shotgun work.

MK


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Sorry to offend. I guess I am one of those guys that doesnt like "close enough".

Mark

p.s. I did weigh 10 new looking dimes. Lightest=34.2 grains, heaviest 35.6 grains. Reweighed lightest and heaviest 3 times with same readings. The majority were within .2 grains.