Progressive reloader with Pyrodex
- Thread starter Fred_Fred
- Start date
Raider2000
New member
I too use the yellow tubes from Dixie Gun Works for my .44 C&B revolvers as quick loads, especially since they take less time to reload than making paper cartridges & when I go to the range I can sling a lot of lead during my time there so they are nice for reloads instead of the flask & measure.
I also use the red ones for my .50 cal inline too.
As far as using a reloading press "if that is what you are talking about" I don't, I just reload the tubes the old fashioned way with a flask & measure while watching a hunting show or something, gotta have something to do while watching the tube because those things become a real bore after a while.
I also use the red ones for my .50 cal inline too.
As far as using a reloading press "if that is what you are talking about" I don't, I just reload the tubes the old fashioned way with a flask & measure while watching a hunting show or something, gotta have something to do while watching the tube because those things become a real bore after a while.
Raider2000
What is Yellow Tubes
See Quote:
I too use the yellow tubes from Dixie Gun Works for my .44 C&B revolvers as quick loads, especially since they take less time to reload than making paper cartridges & when I go to the range I can sling a lot of lead during my time there so they are nice for reloads instead of the flask & measure.
Thanks Tom
What is Yellow Tubes
See Quote:
I too use the yellow tubes from Dixie Gun Works for my .44 C&B revolvers as quick loads, especially since they take less time to reload than making paper cartridges & when I go to the range I can sling a lot of lead during my time there so they are nice for reloads instead of the flask & measure.
Thanks Tom
Raider2000
New member
I've got a bunch of these...
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_100_359&products_id=7713
They are great if you want to load a lot of rounds to have ready for the range with out having to spend the time making the paper cartridges.
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_100_359&products_id=7713
They are great if you want to load a lot of rounds to have ready for the range with out having to spend the time making the paper cartridges.
Here's how I've been loading the tubes..
Didn't order them until I found this on the Hodgdon website
Note: I use Pyrodex only...
Got them mid-summer and have been using them with my mec 600jr since.
First I chose a #26 bushing as that closely matched the 35gr I was throwing with my measure.
Just put the tube over the mec drop tube and throw the charge bar.
Put your lead ball in the tube and it seals the powder in.
Seems most people shy away from using REAL black powder in these machines and with plastic funnels etc. There must be a reason most REAL black powder still comes in METAL cans......!
Didn't order them until I found this on the Hodgdon website
Note: I use Pyrodex only...
Got them mid-summer and have been using them with my mec 600jr since.
First I chose a #26 bushing as that closely matched the 35gr I was throwing with my measure.
Just put the tube over the mec drop tube and throw the charge bar.
Put your lead ball in the tube and it seals the powder in.
Seems most people shy away from using REAL black powder in these machines and with plastic funnels etc. There must be a reason most REAL black powder still comes in METAL cans......!
grymster2007
New member
How do the yeller tubes work?
Seems to me, the only advantage is that you'd have a proper charge measured out. Am I missing something here?
Seems to me, the only advantage is that you'd have a proper charge measured out. Am I missing something here?
Raider2000
New member
Yes.
Since your charge is already measured out, & you have your Ball or Bullet with it, all you need is the wads "if you use them" & you have a quick load for your C&B revolvers.
Makes reloads quicker while at the range..
Since your charge is already measured out, & you have your Ball or Bullet with it, all you need is the wads "if you use them" & you have a quick load for your C&B revolvers.
Makes reloads quicker while at the range..
No Grym not really a big deal it's just a way to spend a little more of your time actually shooting. These tubes are reusable indefinately and It's an easy way to get close to the same charge over and over pretty quickly. I usually don't have the luxury of spending an entire afternoon shooting or I'd do it the old fashioned way.. And with my failing eye-sight I need all the target practice I can get!
Fred
Fred
Last edited: