Cleaning out a powder measure

[thom]

What is the correct way to clean out a powder measure? I am changing from Blue dot to titegroup and don't want to mix it? I have a dillon square deal setup. I have already taken off the measure dumped it and opened the shell feeder until it is empty. Also wiped down the inside with a dryer fabric softener. Do I need to do anything else?

Thanks in advance.
Thom

 

[Flash]

If you're sure you dumped it all and then wiped with a fabric softener cloth, then you're good to go. That's what I've done my whole life (except for before they had dryer sheets).

 

[87jeep]

Larry knows! Same thing I do. If your are worried, dump, wipe, run the new powder through a few times. JMHO Have a good day!
Carry on

 

[delta6]

I hit everything within reach or rotated to be reached with a can of air as I was shown and taught by a very wise reloader that I trust and my other older than me reloader friends do just the same and are in agreement with. I do it until I see not even one flake or granule of the former powder. I've done this since reloading and have not had any issues doing so. Tens of thousands consumed so I must be doing something right, despite any preconceived confirmation biases from the usual insufferable types. I use either direct sunlight or a bright flashlight to confirm.

Yikes...toxic personality disorder much?

 

[Boriqua]

Hey thom. Just finished a reloading session. I just give it a blast of air in key spots and carry on.

In the past I have just used a cheap 1" chip brush that I keep loaded with powdered graphite.

Even then I probably spend all of 20-30 seconds.

 

[Old Jeff H]

I've always just walked out to the garage and blasted it out with the air gun.

Also works great for blasting away any residual corn cob/dust from brass after it comes out of the tumbler.

 

[Intel6]

As others have said, air is a great way to get all the grains out. I also remount it to the press and use a case to cycle it a few times and you will get every last bit before adding the new powder.

 

[samnev]

I also use the air blast from my big compressor to clean my measure. Use the same setting that I fill my cars tires when they need air. Works like a charm.

 

[theChad]

Similar sentiments. Remove, dump, cycle the powder bar a few times. Hit it with the air. Clean enough for government work.

 

[Packer]

While air blasts would seem sufficient, I don't have air in my reloading space and simply empty the powder, invert the measure and tap with wood block/leather mallet. Cycle the handle, inspect and ready for use.