Powder Measures - Which Style Is Best?

Best Consistent Powder Measure Design?

I was bored one night and decided to see what was the most accurate way of measuring powder charges right out of the box, without fiddling around.

 All powder measures were heaped over with powder and then "cut" with the flat part of my finger. The measure with the funnel, automatically cuts the charge as you close it.

Next test, I tapped the measured to settle the powder and then topped them off and cut them level with my finger again.

Non Click Adjustable Powder Measure

Funnel Top Powder Measure

Note how much the powder settled just by closing the funnel.

Low Profile Click Adjustable ( 10gr increments ) Powder Measure

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Now tapping on the measures to settle the powder, top it off then level it off.

Overall, they are all well within acceptable measurements. The funnel powder measure however has a set back due to the funnel. With A chunkier powder like Alliant Black MZ, the powder gets choked off and when you think its empty, you pull it out of the bore and then it starts flowing again, spilling powder all over the place. Shooter must spend a little extra time shaking and tapping this powder measure to ensure that it is empty before pulling it out of the muzzle.

I personally like the open top, click style increment, powder measure the best, on the range and for hunting.