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Herters Model 45 Powder Measure & Model B Powder Scale - $85 (healdsburg / windsor)

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Key Features & Design: Cast Iron Construction: True to Herter's manufacturing style, the body of the Model 45 is made of heavy, solid cast iron. This gives it immense stability when mounted to a reloading bench or specialized powder measure stand. Micrometer Adjustment: It utilizes a micrometer-style metering rotor/cavity adjustment. This allows reloaders to dial in precise, highly consistent volumetric powder charges by tracking the micrometer markings. Baffled Hopper: Original units typically feature a clear or translucent plastic hopper containing a built-in powder baffle. The baffle is a crucial component that keeps uniform weight/pressure on the powder column at the bottom of the hopper, resulting in more consistent "throws" regardless of whether the hopper is full or near empty. Consistency: Users report that despite its age, a well-maintained Model 45 is incredibly consistent, particularly when throwing smaller powder charges. The Herter's Model B Powder Scale is a vintage, heavy-duty mechanical balance beam scale produced during the mid-20th century (predominantly the 1960s and 1970s) by Herter’s Inc. of Waseca, Minnesota. Highly regarded by collectors and vintage reloading enthusiasts, these scales remain remarkably accurate today if properly maintained. Key Design & Specifications Material: Built with a heavy, brown-painted cast iron base that provides a solid, slip-free foundation on the reloading bench. Aesthetic: Traditional "Herter's Brown" or occasionally a green crinkle finish, featuring an integrated leveling foot or thumb-screw mechanism. Measurement Units: Operates strictly in the Imperial system using Grains (the universal unit for powder and projectile weight).Dampening System: Utilizes an oil-dampened reservoir or a mechanical wire suspension to control beam oscillation and speed up reading times.

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