Don't give me any static RE H-4198

[sincyrman]

I have been using H-4198 powder. I measure it and store each load in a 10cc plastic vial (purchased from someone on this board). The problem I'm having is with static electricity. There are usually about a dozen of so granules of powder clinging to the sides of the vial after I pour out the powder. I have to tap the vial a couple times to get the remaining granules to release from the vial. It is not always easy and sometimes there are misses. Has anyone else had this experience and if so, do you have a solution? Otherwise, why do I bother to accurately weigh each load to the nearest tenth of a grain, and them not get it all in the barrel?

H-4198 appears to be light, in terms of density. That, and the really dry air this time of year, may be contributing to the problem. Has anyone else had this problem with other powders?

P.S. I tried stuffing a dryer sheet into the vial, but then there wasn't any room for the powder.

[rangeball]

Have you tried taking a section of fresh drier sheet, stuffing it inside then moving it all around to touch every part of the inside surface, then remove it and load? That usually works to remove static electricity potential in plastic.

[pahunter95]

Naturally you just wipe the inside of the vial with a dryer sheet, and that takes care of the static electricity.

Or do what I do, get some 270 WSM fired cases. Buy some loose pencil eraser ends at Staples, pour in 68 grains of H4198 cap with eraser and presto, load dispenser with a pour spout.

Now take it one step farther, get the green plastic tubes from TC and slip the WSM case with your powder in bottom part, bullet and 209 Primer in the top, presto..ready to go reload.

PAH

[blacksavage]

i would sugest filling them with powder and throughing them in a tumbler so you can get a graphite coating off the powder on the inside of the tube.

where i got the idea first paragraph of most powder measures

www.leeprecision.com/cgi-data/instruct/AP1704.pdf

[TGinPA]

I had the same problem. I ended up using old 7 mm Rem Mag cases and foam earplugs as stoppers. The metal bleeds off the static electricity. With a magic marker, I marked each case with with the powder and load. I carry them in a plastic cartridge box. Not my idea. Someone on the board suggested it. Seems to work real well. Hope this helps.

[tar12]

www.pilotvials.com/

Upper left hand corner.They also have a e-bay store.Never a problem with static or moisture as they use poly seal screw on caps.I have never had one break.

[nhsmihunter]

I use AA 2015, loaded in the plastic vials (clear), and have experienced the same thing with static. Up until this point, I have always tapped the vial on the bore as best I can. I appreciate all of the tips from the members who responded to this post, because I will be using their tips soon.

[thelongrider]

In the Speer #10 reloading manual it mentions powder kernels sticking to plastic funnels fom static build up and to eliminate it just dip in water with a small amount of liquid detergent (soapy water)and let dry. If it works on plastic funnels, it should work on the plastic vials

[Jon]

I use a drop tube with a funnel at the range plenty to tap it on.
Jon

[smokeless77]

I use the glass vials with the 25 round plastic shot shell box no static

[tar12]

Jan 12, 2010 20:52:30 GMT -5 smokeless77 said:

I use the glass vials with the 25 round plastic shot shell box no static

Same here...works great

[sincyrman]

Thanks!
I was only kidding when I mentioned the dryer sheet, but its seems that is one of the solutions. After I posted, I thought about trying it, but didn't get to it. I knew there had to be others experiencing the same problem, and the folks on this baord are quick to share their successes. It is much appreciated. Thanks again for all the help.

Sincyrman

[olegburn]

Soaking the vials in soapy water and letting it dry without rinsing will eliminate most static electr.
With powder in vials and some use it goes away completely.
Soak. Dry. Done ;D

[biggreen]

dryer sheets work and are easy if you want to keep using the containers you have.

[boarhog]

I use the drier sheets, but found that it worked better if I let the vial stay open to the air a while before I put powder in them.

[super7]

I would get what ever size brass case your load will fit in. Then I buy those plastic caps that go on that wire closet shelving after you cut it. They make several sizes. I had a pack from when we did wire shelving and they worked perfect on the 7mm mag cases I used. I put a little graphite inside the cap to make it slip off easy, but not too easy. Then you can use regular case holders on your belt or stock. The cases also dump in your barrel very well, no spills.

[unloaded]

I use Novus Plastic Clean & Shine. It kills static and makes plastic as slick as I've ever seen. I originally bought it for use on plexiglass.

peace.
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