Old Brass Powder Measure

[BigSkyRambler]

Got this is a box of old ML stuff. I have never seen this one. Works pretty well and increments are clear. But I have no idea what the bottom section is for. Anyone have one of these?

 

[excess650]

I have one here and doubt it is more than 20 years old. The bottom chamber is for percussion caps.

 

[oldwood]

I have a thing for these old used powder measures. Got several , mostly machinist made ,and pre 1975. All I can say is , check the grain markings on the barrel of the measure. Some are 10+ gr. in error. One day I was in a hurry to get to the range and just grabbed one of those old brass measures . Set the grain marks for the 80 gr . setting . My reliable 50 cal. long rifle shot a good 2,5 " high at 50 yds. due to using 84 grs. , instead of the 80 gr. expected. ...........oldwood

 

[BigSkyRambler]

I have one here and doubt it is more than 20 years old. The bottom chamber is for percussion caps.

Ah! That makes sense. Thanks.

 

[nit wit]

T/C made those, good measures.
Nit Wit

 

[French Colonial]

I have its twin, it is s good measure, works OK, I like Ted Cash's better

 

[hanshi]

I've had one of those for years and use it frequently. They're very good quality measures.

 

[Robby]

I have one I use to work up loads, then make a measure or two for the gun.
Robby