I'm using WW296 to load .30 carbine cartridges. This powder seems very fine, and seems to give me more trouble with my Lyman 55 powder measure than other powders. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the RCBS Little Dandy Pistol Powder Measure? Thought perhaps it might work better for this application. How accurate are the rotors? Do they throw short or long of the advertised amount? I've been told they consistently throw short. I'd appreciate any information you could provide. Thank you.

Used one for years, but only when I'd already found the favorite powder charge for a given load. Once i'd found that, would then make a rotor toss that amount. Favorite loads get used a lot...in fact, for many many years, all my 45acp's ever got fed was 5gr. of bullseye tossed by a littile dandy/home cast 230gr. RNL.


The little dandy is good for that use, nearly useless for working up loads or experimenting.

I'd pick up the smaller sized rotors at gun shows...then when i'd found a load that was a definate "keeper" would drill the bottom of the rotor until it tossed that amount. BOTTOM of the rotor, use a drill slightly smaller than the existing cavitiy's diameter as you do not want to roughen up the nice outer edge that mates to the drum.

With a 100 case tray, would just hold the Little Dandy in my left hand and move it from case to case while my right hand worked the rotor.

I've used mine for years loading 22 Hornet shells with AA1680. Seems to be just as accurate as my other powder measures and is very consistant. Have used it to load 44 mag, 9mm, 38/357 Mag and 45 ACP without problems. Only thing I've noticed is it works best with fine grain ball powder or similar type propellant granulations. Red Dot and other powders in this type granulation tends to vary more in there throws so use them for fast reloading of plinking loads. As the 30 Carbine is not a real tack driver to begin with would suspect it would work fine.

I load my handgun rounds with the Little Dandy and it works great. Throws are very consistent and works well with Unique. Throws tend to be a .1 or .2 grains less than what the chart says with the powders I use.

Jim

Kermit, If you decide to get one of those, there is a Gun Store that bought out there competator, and they got a ton of the Little Dandy dumps, I have never even looked at one except i seen all the boxes, I am in like flin with the owner, I been buying Brand new Lyman Carbide die sets for $20.00 !! So if you get in the mood you what that rig, let me know, depending on how much of it you what, I can get you a deal!!! Most likely get it for 1/2 off wholesale and if you wanted all, most likely get it for 30%, I don't know anything about them. I have 3 RCBS UNIFLOWS, 1 Blending & Mull , and 3 Dillons.
Just trying to help a fellow shooter out! But I can tell you this, I was over there yesterday, and they are selling that stuff fast, selling all ball 12 ga. shotwads $1.00 a bag. I bought a Brand new in the package Hunters Brand 2 1/2 wide Cowboy Holster with 24 shells loops tax and all $16.10, that is a $45.00 Belt.
Happy Shooting
Greg
P.s. I didn't look yesterday, because I am getting rid of most all my single stage loaders and ect. Because, I am going all Dillon.

My Lil' Dandy 4.5 gr. Bullseye rotor throws 4.7 gr., a little closer would be better. As with all powder charging, having all the cases in a loading block and looking down into the cases after charging is a "must do" especially if the Lil' Dandy is being handheld and moved over each case. As previously stated, this powder charger works best with set charges. For working up loads, an adjustable powder measure is better suited. As for myself, I lean towards the bench mounted adjustable powder measure and prefer bringing the cases up to it.

Powder varies from lot to lot as well, so it's not always the rotors fault.