Love this guy's no nonsense approach. Blows all the BS surrounding reloading and shooting away. Clear, concise and right on point.

This channel is the encyclopedia of reloading. Thank you sir!

How wonderful. No fancy jargon; no fancy equipment. Easy to understand. Thank you.

I love that you have your Dymo label reminder on your scale. This shows that it doesn't matter how old your equipment is. If you take care of it, it will serve you well for many many years. Thank you for showing us that you don't need the latest equipment. We just need to respect the value of what we have.

I realize that I am old school, when most of my equipment hails from the 70s when I started reloading. My Redding powder measure is probably late 50s or early 60s. If it ain't broke....don't fix it. I've owned just about every innovation that came along up to about 15 years ago when I decided I had enough toys. I sold off the Dillon progressives, all the duplicate O frames and kept an old Orange Crusher and a spar-t turret. The RCBS presses brought more money but didn't do anything the Lyman's won't. I'm down to about 75 die sets and 100 bullet molds and handles, 2 lubrisizers, one RCBS and one Saeco. One RCBS lead furnace. Maybe down to a ton of WW ingots. All this stuff is old and works perfectly. I'm 62 and no longer work perfectly! It'll be here doing fine when I'm long gone.

I have a couple of tips for using a balance beam scale. Keep your balance inside a cabinet mounted at your normal line of sight when seated at your loading bench, which it appears you have. No parallax error, no bending over (a factor we figure out as we age). The cabinet keeps it dust free when not in use. And no battery issues or power cords cluttering up the bench. I use a lid stay so the balance cabinet door becomes my “balance table.” It sits in front of the cabinet so I don't have to reach inside or have the compartment constraints. I've also mounted a trickler pedestal and used magnets to add security to give me greater clearance between the trickler spout and the balance pan. Also, shallow “dimples” in the cabinet door/table will insure consistent location of the balance. I really enjoy your vast practical knowledge.

Probably one of the premier channels to get honest info without a bunch of bs hype... love this channel!!

Your videos are one of my top sources of information for anything related to firearms. I really enjoy all of your videos and thank you for taking the time to share all of this information with us. I've been around guns most all of my life, been reloading for many, many years and yet the more I watch your videos the more I realize I don't know. The learning process never ends.

This is a masterclass on manual powder dropping. Very delightful video.

I really enjoy your down to earth approach to firearms, shooting and hunting. I visited New Hampshire and Maine and stood on top of Mount Washington. I was greatly impressed of the hidden beauty of your small state. There is no place quite like it anywhere. I spent four years attending night classes at The Pennsylvania Gunsmith School in the early eighties. Before that, I spent four years as an 0311 Marine and my last year on the rifle and pistol ranges. Pennsylvania deer hunting rules have made high magnification optics popular because some areas of the state require antler deer to have at least four points on one horn to be taken legally. This changes the idea of shooting running deer to zero in most hunting situations. It reduces wounding game and wild rapid shooting. The first day of deer season stopped sounding like World War Three. Once you learn to use high magnification variable scopes, they are quite easy to use. Metallic silhouette shooters use high magnification fixed power scopes shooting offhand with great success. There are always exceptions to the rules. No wood stock rifle I own has one drop of plastic bedding. True custom-made rifles shoot accurately without the need for it. No rifle made in The Pennsylvania Gunsmith School was permitted to have any and pass as a finished rifle project. I did make two rifles as extra credit using Sako actions and Brown Precision fiberglass raw stock blanks. They were the first two ever made by a student of the school. They all thought this would never catch on at the time. Boy, they missed that by a country mile. You can bed any rifle without using plastic if you know how. It only takes a little extra time to properly bed even a factory-stocked rifle 95% of the time. Composite molded stocks and carbon fiber or fiberglass stocks are two very different stock materials. Composite molded stocks are heavy and kick like a mule. Fiberglass stocks are light and absorb recoil better than any stock material known and that’s a fact. I grew up when the 35 Remington and the 300 Savage 99 ruled the deer woods. No one trusted scopes much because they fogged up. I hunted groundhogs with one old geezer that had a beautiful stocked 30/40 Crag action. He necked it down to 224 and let me tell you he laid low every groundhog he dropped the hammer on. I never saw him miss. He had an old K-8 Weaver and screwed on a new barrel on that thing at least three times I know of. He belonged to a groundhog-hunting club and all the groundhogs were kept and consumed at the awards banquette. They made burgers, meatloaf, chili, and fried groundhog. It was all mighty tasty. He seldom ever missed getting an award. That was long ago in Lancaster Pennsylvania. You need to come south and watch what goes on at this place at least once. The Original Pennsylvania 1000 Yard Benchrest Club, Inc. The Birthplace of Long Range Shooting God Bless…

I’m looking for a complete non electrical process for reloading. I’m at the powder drop stage. I started watching this and thought we’ll I’ll never get through it. Man was I ever wrong. This by far the best presentation of manual powder drop I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much for all you do.

You’re like my grandpa just a wealth of knowledge and I can’t get enough of thank you so much

Voice of reason in a complicated world, glad Benny is doing well.

If my grandpa was still alive, this is how he'd go about teaching me how to do something. I am really grateful for this. Better-trained people that are that way because of your willingness to share what you know is the hallmark of a good person. Thank you very much.

You have a gift for making things very simple to understand. I was just looking into reloading and after this I’m definitely going to start. I was looking at all the fancy stuff and at the cost upfront thinking “no way is this worth it”.

I really like how you got the measure close by dropping a weighed charge into a empty measure and then adjusting the spindle, lightly pressing the powder against the cylinder wall. It never occurred to me to try that, thanks.

Thank you for the information. You make it easy for a relatively new reloader to learn. I started reloading in my early 60's and I'm 67 now. Who says that you can't teach old dogs new tricks.

Your wisdom and years of learning are much appreciated! Thank you for all that you do. As a newby to reloading you have helped me understand, and learn so much.

Thank you sir, I have been reloading since 1980 but still enjoy your reloading tutorials very much. Always receive a nugget or two. Thank you again! God Bless

Gunblue490, I see those older arms and hands working the reloading levers and other tools. Keep doing what you do as long as you can. It gives me great elation to be able to soak up the knowledge and information that you pass to the world. Thanks. Just so you know, I'm not far behind you in age ,and thanks to my father and many people like you, I'm not far behind in my knowledge of firearms ,reloading, stock work, and other related topics. Being an author of a written book is great, but being able to see what you do, is wonderful. Thank you forever mister.

MY Redding BR30 had gotten sticky over the years and after watching this video and cleaning/lubricating properly...it is slick and smooth and good as new - many thanks from an old infantryman.

Thank you for your time and experience, I've always liked doing things by hand as much as possible including loading my own ammo. There's always been something in the back of my mind when it comes to relying on electronics and batteries.

I never fail to learn something from your videos. I LOVE the reloading ones. I have been humbled by your depth of knowledge. I was convinced I knew everything about my powder measure - wrong....Thanks again.

After watching this, I'm going out tomorrow and replacing the balance beam and powder measure from my old Lee anniversary kit, and upgrading to something a bit better built. Definitely getting a trickler as well. Thanks for going through all the effort to make these videos!

THIS MADE ME SMILE! MOST...OF MY RELOADING EQUIPMENT IS... ANTIQUE ALSO... I DID PURCHASE ONE OF THE NEWER DIGITAL POWDER DISPENSER / SCALES ... BUT I USE MY BALANCE BEAM SCALE TO VERIFY THE CHARGE IT THROWS! THANK YOU SIR!

Exactly my experience since the early 80's with the same kit. Just added the micro adjuster to make MY reading of the scale easier. Well presented and all the information to settle doubts or start a beginner. 👍

You certainly alleviated some doubt in my processes. I'm fairly new to reloading and have only loaded .45 and .308 as I use both calibers exclusively. You are brilliant and well studied fella. At 70 years old, i still enjoy learning new things and certainly enjoyed this vid. Thank you

Been loading over 25 years. That trick to initially set your measure is awesome. Will add that to my process. Thanks!

I have new found respect for the speed and accuracy of my rcbs powder measure, scale and powder trickler. Very impressed after cleaning and using your tip to set powder charge with adjustment of the plunger depth again the back wall of the housing, what a time saver! Anxiously awaiting your new 30/06 rifle reveal video, God Bless

A simple powder measure cleaning turns into a valuable lesson. Thank You for sharing your knowledge.

GunBlue490- Thank you Sir for this great in depth video. About 3-months ago I purchased a used power measure exactly like the one you are demonstrating here and even though it was fairly accurate it just wasn't as consistent as I thought it could/should be. After watching this video and hearing you explain that the drum should be filling while in the upstroke (handle in the up position) I realized that the one I purchased had been set-up bassackwards. I changed it to operate the way you explained and it immediately started to become consistent with each throw. Without your video and excellent commentary I would have probably had to learn to live with the inconsistency that I was experiencing. Thanks again and God bless Sir.

I can not believe how fast and simple it is to make the initial setting on the measure. For years I've wasted time with the try and turn method. Thank you sir. God bless.

Love your in depth videos on numerous subjects. Always a pleasure to watch you instruct or demonstrate. Yup, I use a 1962 mfg Lyman #55 measure that I bought brand new, or a 1905 Ideal No.5 all cast iron unit. Both drop anything I put in 'em with uncanny accuracy. My scale is an ancient Redding No.1 scale complete with the oil dampening system. Reckon I'm not a modern reloader, but my old gear has served me well for decades.

Many thanks for taking the time to show and explain this. Brilliant as usual. I will be upgrading my beam with the money saved.

Been reloading for 20 yrs and I picked up a couple good hints. Thanks for the math at the and! I've always trickled up every charge while holding my breath, but now I may get away from that for a lot of my shooting. Also like the still air pocket for your scale... Perfect solution! Up high and out of the breath zone! 👍 👍 Gonna have to make myself a pocket shelf like that!

This video has just saved me countless hours on the bench and so much questioning at the range. I really appreciate your work Gunblue!

This was a great tutorial. I have been having problems loading Cowboy loads in 357 brass. Your tutorials gave me insight into a bunch of problems. Thanks for your help. It is a rare kindness.

Fascinating video thank you, and Great to hear Benny is doing well :)

You sir are a breath of fresh air. Amongst all the digital gadgets and toys they sell now I'm glad to see someone show how the basics still works. Thanks for the great video.

I've got an old RCBS 10-10 scale from 40+ years ago (1977?), and it's all I've ever wanted or needed. I have an electric for sorting cases and bullets. Thank you for educating the next generation so logically yet succinctly. I love your channel.

I just stumbled across this Channel a few months ago and, all I can say is, this man is a National Treasure.

just excellent. it took me years to get there (i think, been too long now). if you're new, or been away for a long while. i'd recommend refreshing from the excellent loading manuals (yes, read several again). along with your excellent advice, get your mind into the swing of things totally when you reload. be confident, SOBER, and without distraction on a clean well thought out platform. don't, don't reload with another person talking to you. 100% of your attention is required, and you cannot be in a hurry. a thoughtful approach may save your life and prevent firearm damage.

Thanks for the video I have the same equipment and I love it, my only issue has been with cylindrical powders but I will get a small drum. It makes sense thanks for the clear explanation and all of your great videos

I also use a redding powder measure-thrower bought around 1970. Still works great.

Always something new to learn. I love the idea of halving the charge and double charging the case. I’m going to implement that for my .300 Blackout loads.

Thanks for the charging tips. I plan to apply them to my powder thrower. Glad that Benny is doing well and I look forward to your load development for the 30-06. Keep your teaching videos coming.

Thank-you for such a clean and concise presentation. Loved the discussion.

I started handloading years ago with my dad we shot and hunted together since I was a youngster some 50 plus years ago with the same style equipment some even the same love his knowledge on gunsmithing and really appreciate him sharing for free all this wisdom he has acquired over his lifetime thank-you sir for everything

This guy! I love hearing from experienced reloaders. Excellent presentation and even though the methods are "old skool" the data backs it up and the repeatability is demonstrated. I am new to reloading and my RCBS kit came with a similar powder measure and a balance beam scale. You see all the fancy electronic stuff and think you need it, i think this proves otherwise. Of course I also learned a few things, just like when I hang out with experienced machinists! 1 - powder has graphite in it; that's where its lubricity comes from. 2 - the method used to initially set the charge is brilliant and a huge time saver. 3 - no school like the old school. This convinces me I can accurately reload for my 6.5 CM without all the fancy gear for now at least. A lot of the reloading videos are hard to watch, younger guys with machine gun like delivery of the content but still ramble on for 2x the time!? This is clear, concise, well spoken and easily digestible. Even though my Grandpa was a big shooter/hunter (Jr. Olympic team for small bore) he was never into reloading. I wish I would have been exposed to it earlier in life and I hope to pass this onto my son (he is already interested). Thanks GunBlue490!

I have a RCBS uniflow and I absolutely LOVE it, I've had it 15 years and it still works just as good as new.

Another great EF Hutton video. Thank you sir for your time to produce these.

Thank you, sir. This was a very informative and thought-provoking video. I appreciate your time, experience, and effort in producing it.

Nothing wrong with old school tools. They are solid, accurate and dependable. I have RCBS 505 scale that I bought back in 1992 and Hornady manual powder dispenser and I work just fine and makes my handloading very accurate. Good video, thank you.

You produce the best video's. You never assume the viewer knows what your explaining. You hit all the important points that a complete novice needs to know. I watched several video's seeking information on reloading. No one does this topic justice like your videos. Your my go to guy for all gun related content. Thank you very much. Hope you are well.

I got the small drum for my RCBS uniflow, based on your recommendation, and it appears to be throwing charges more accurately, Thanks!

You make incredible sense, a simple solution for anyone wasting time achieving nothing!

I have the utmost respect for your knowledge. To me; a huge part of the joy of reloading is doing it without the dependency of any electronics. It’s the best way.

What a pleasant, non screaming, clear and informative video and of pretty good quality. . I am planning to start reloading and enjoyed your detailed aproach. Greetings from The Netherlands.

Fantastic! I'm new to reloading and this kind of information is invaluable. Math doesn't lie and you can't beat experience! I'll be rethinking my shopping list. Thank you.

He just rumbles along with the confidence that practice faith and his years have created. I picked yup a couple of things to be done next time i get the powder thing out. Thankyou

Very, Very informative. You put a lot of work into your videos just to help people out. Thank you!!

That method of setting the powder measure charge weight is brilliant. I will try this with my next precision rifle loads. 👍 Thank you

You remind me of a guy in my gun club. He puts on reloading workshops several times a year. I'm still using a RCBS balance beam scale. It works, so I can't justify replacing it. I have rifles that are much older, 60 to 80 years old and they work too! I won't replace them either! Good presentation.

This guy is so intelligent and teaches me so much, he’s also quick witted and funny. Thanks, W.

Fantastic! You have taught me a lot and very well explained.. Thank you again. Health to Benny and all.. Added: Since this is mostly a hobby that does include a small, but real possibility of self-defense purpose, I too only load the slow way. Individual steps, with a high standard of quality control, in which the QC takes more time than the actual production time. This is a craft, it is good for the mind to just take it easy and enjoy the process. In the end run, you can be very confident that your stuff is as good or maybe better than anything you can buy from the store. For example, if the brass has any markings, it goes back in the tumbler. When done, it all looks new, and there is no oxidation to cause premature aging of your stored ammo.

I was born in 1971.... I wish I was in as good a shape as that drum....

I'm glad I live in a time when I can watch guys like you and take notes on advice given .I have not done a bunch of loading .I make short 12ga shells for my older shot guns but I do not reload my rifle rounds yet . However I have ben looking into it for 5 years now and I think I know what I want to buy this year .the accurate measure of powder is important to me I want to work today consistency and accurate load data . So far I have a few thousand primers and many pounds of brass thankfully lots of new shooters out their and thay seem to leave thair brass I have not seen brass left in the woods like this in over 10 years .thanks for all the vids

Bout to make me cry. It's what my Grandfather used and now it's mine .. sitting in the gun room dusty, Time I get it off the shelf and Use it. Thanks 👍

Outstanding video, sir. The technique of filling the drum with a known amount of powder to register the charge is great. Thanks for your obvious knowledge of the subject.

Thanks for a good video. I've been lucky enough to inherit a variety of powder measures and scales over the years. The thing is that I've stuck with the same scale and measure that I've used since I started reloading in 1986. What I've found FOR ME is that I've learned how to be consistent in my throw technique with that particular measure. The scale I use all the time is also a 505 and it's spooky accurate while being more than fast enough to settle.

I really appreciate your excellent information in this video. I have the same RCBS powder measure with both drums. I purchased it used, so do not have the manual and didn't realize the large drum doesn't throw as consistent of a charge. Glad Benny is doing well. :-) God bless!

hey, you bought yours in '72 i bought mine in '73 both still serving me very well despite a run in with some rust due to a leaking roof and flooded basement. with a little TLC they are working at full efficiency, i have been throwing loads for 3 different handguns as well as 2 different rifles, with care and a mind toward safety they have never thrown an incorrect load we also use the measure to make salutes in paper tubes to chase off the birds and sometimes the feral pigs that wander around these parts. great video, keep up the great work.. stay safe.

Love learning the technique that you use and setting the powder charge. The only the only question I have, is 29.9 to 30.1 is a 2/10 difference not a 3/10 difference, but you maybe just observing that there are three points of differential in that span. The Cutting of the IMR powders however was one of the reasons why they came out with the short IMR powders that would meter better in such devices. As for pistols, I had a lot of success using the RCBS little Dandy measure. It would throw a consistent charge 3.8 grains of 231 every single time. I believe it was 1984-85 that they upped the max charge for the 380 from 3.2 grains up to 4.0 grains. I rather large change. But my Walther PPKs loved that load of 3.8. It was a completely different animal to shoot. And blazingly accurate for what it was.

One thing to note is that a 0.1 grain difference in a 223 load has more effect than a 0.1 grain difference in a 300 Win Mag, so load big cartridges :p

Most significant video (for me) you have posted. After watching several times, the realizations are so clear. I have since sold my E-droppers and configured an RCBS measure EXACTLY as you describe. After 15 years of reloading this call to common sense and practicality was enlightening. Now equipped with a small rotor its staggering how inherently accurate the RCBS powder drop is.....in superb time. THANK YOU!

Back in the mid '70s, I bought a reloading kit from Herter's. The scale was near worthless, replaced with an RCBS 505 scale, but I still use the powder dropper and case trimmer. The dropper isn't as accurately adjusted as most, taking a bit of trial and error to set a load, but it is very consistent once set. The case trimmer non-replaceable blades finally dulled, and it's been relegated to neck trimmer duty, a Hornady case trimmer taking over. I still use the old "Model 3" single-stage Herter's press for all my reloading, although a Lee hand press does most of my handgun case prep these days.

Good data.... I have always used a Lyman balance beam scale and viewed the digital ones with some suspicion (and I used to be a programmer!). When I have checked digitals against my Lyman (which has zero error in repeatability) the digitals are always inferior. I would rate the digitals as 'accurate enough'. As for powder measures, the ones i have used are surprisingly accurate, even those little Lee automatic ones that sit in a die station and are worked by the case as it ascends for neck flaring. They seem to throw within 1/10th of a grain consistently, even with single digit charges for pistol roundd.... More than good enough for all pistol work and most rifles too, and they keep that accuracy over long use. They cost very little too... amazing. Your video confirms my own experience over many years (started handloading 50 years ago), and it's nice to see a video that shows it.

I have all the items you suggest and have never used them. I have always used electronic digital scales and everything you've said is correct. Now I understand better and will use the older system from now on thanks.

Thanks for the tip on how to set up a charge weight in that powder measure by measuring out the charge on the scale first, then using that to set the micrometer depth. One question though - - WHERE WERE YOU THIRTY YEARS AGO WHEN I FIRST STARTED??? Great video, many thanks for sharing!

Your assessment of loading powder is insightful. thank you.

You have uncannily impeccable timing as I was finishing watching reviews (and checked prices) on automated droppers while your video was posted... Good signs indeed. I appreciate the grounding.

Hi buddy. Love your work always educational love your dedication to the firearms world. Thanks from Southern Australia

Thanks! I now know a faster way to get my powder drop set up. I always have the problem of getting the rough volume close. I will also be looking for the small cavity drop as I think mine are all the "standard" volume. I do use an electronic drop/scale for my rifle charges. It can drop and top off as fast as I can check and seat the next projectile.

So much knowledge on this channel, and even the comments. New to reloading here. Trying to learn all I can. Think I might pass on the turret but not sure yet.

I like the height of your scale. I copied it by building a shelf that holds my scale up to eye height, and am now using a trickler. I also took my charge drop apart and cleaned it. Works like new now. And... you appear to know your way around a spreadsheet!

I have the same equipment that i’ve been using it for the last 35 years and is more than enough fo me. I don’t trust electronic equipments. Excellent reasoning & logic on measuring error. Thanks.

Using Hornady progressive. My pistol shells ±1g is okay, defensive rounds for practice and 4 Inch group shot fast at 30 feet. My rifles the accuracy is ±0.2g when I have the temperature at 68℉. I fill and weigh every fifth brass, if within ± 0.2g I continue. With the 338LM I fill and weigh each individually. I expect a less than 1" group at 1/4 mile and it is the only way I can come close to guaranteeing that. With my elderly muscles, lungs and heart it is hard to hold steady, I use my limbs not bench rests.

Great video and very informative and puts to rest some of my concerns. I feel better about my loading with the RCBS measure. Thanks again.

Hi . I just found your channel . I too like the manual powder measure and balance scale . I agree 100% with you . You did show me a few tricks that I never knew . Thank you a bunch . You have a new subscriber !

Love your reloading videos...no l love all of your videos. Love the practical advice, without the hype. God bless

Great teaching method to help us newbies learn how to accurately and safely reload.

What breath of fresh air. Thank you for such an informative and helpful video.

Thank you for your videos, just loaded up .223 for the first time with help from your advice. I have loaded tens of thousands of pistol rounds but rifle was a bit intimidating. Also, thank you very much for cutting the fluff, the reloading industry likes to scare you into spending the most money possible.

Great video, you reaffirmed my method of weighting my charges. Thanks.

Unrelated to this video: I was starting to remove some spacers from the butpad of my Steyr Scout and was having some difficulty. I was about to search on KZfaq for a solution when I heard a voice in my head say "read your owners manual, nobody know more about your firearm than the manufacturer". Thanks for all of the great advice you've been giving. God bless.

I've been reloading for 30+ years and i still pick up little tidbit, and that is also part of the interest for me. i was also looking for a good digital scale and what you said is why i didn't. I wouldn't have saved anything

I have bought some of the newer stuff...like from the 70's-80's, these auto powder stations and they are nice for pistol rounds. When shooting rifle rounds, you are a 100%! If these young people will learn the craft, they can load accurate ammo. I remember back in the day, when I shot a 5 shot group, thru three holes in sniper school. With a little time, I was able to hand load ammo that would duplicate that accuracy! Take Care Buddy and Spread the word! John

When I reload rifle, I always charge into a pan and then trickle. It takes time but I think it makes a difference. Thank you for providing your videos with so much education and experience. I’ve only been reloading about 2 years but I’ve gotten more and more into it. Trying different powders and bullets/weights for shooting

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I really appreciate the opportunity to learn from your experience.

I purchased the small dispenser package for this RCBS powder dispenser finally after it being sold out for many months. What a difference. A lot less trickling and smoother throws. It also dispenses enough powder to handle all of the rifle loads I need.