Small Load Powder Measure

I am looking for a powder measure for my new 36 caliber rifle. I am looking for a measure that allows me to do volume measurement in smaller increments of maybe 2 grains at a time. With a max. capacity of about 40 grains. Does any such measure exist?? Tom.

I picked one up recently, maybe at Cabelas, that comes close to your description. It's no bigger around than a pencil and maybe 2.5" long. Increments are in 5 grain jumps, but the leading authority on everything here on the site assures me any idiot can eyeball closer than that. :rotf: Call me an idiot for sure, but I could split the difference for 2.5 grains sort of, but beyond that it would be a SWAG.

"Traditions" has a test tube like one that I use.
It is also in 5.0 Gr increments but the clear side walls with engraved markings are easy to interpolate between measurements. :applause:

Here is the one I have.

Here is an all brass one from Traditions.

I can't recall where I got it, but I've got one even smaller- only goes to 25 grains and has no funnel, though.

The Gun Works carries one by Treso. 0-50 grains in 5 grain increments with funnel.
http://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?ProductID=157&do=detail&Cat2Option=yes

I have used the Adjustable Powder measure with attached funnel, sold by The Gun Works, and now made by TRESO, since it was originally made by Tingle. They work just fine. The marks for the 5 grain increments are far enough apart that it takes NO great effort to adjust it to one or two grain increments. For revolvers and pistols, or very small bore rifles, this is important in developing a load. Its not particularly relevant when working with .45 and larger caliber rifles, and using BLACK POWDER. When people work up a volume load of powder for small bore guns, they generally will make a "fixed" powder measure to go with the gun, and use it exclusively to measure powder charges. You will often see these measures tied to a powder horn, dedicated to that particular rifle, and hunting pouch.

If you use any of the substitutes, it may be even less important to worry about a difference of a few grains. The 5 grain scale is more than adequate.

I use the one in the link. It works well loading the cylinder in the frame on my 1849s and 58 Remmy if I am too lazy to take it out. I used to use the one with the funnel before I bought fixed measures for everything.
http://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?ProductID=2&do=detail&Cat2Option=yes