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Old 12-01-2011, 09:11 AM   #1
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Default Volume/Weight ??

How should Powder (777) be measured, by weight or by Volume
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Old 12-01-2011, 09:20 AM   #2
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it should be measured by volume
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Old 12-01-2011, 09:28 AM   #3
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It can be measured either way and be fine as long as you use the proper translation of ratio. 70 gr weight to 100 gr volume is what I have used for both 777 and Blackhorn. 100=100 only with black power not with subs.
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Old 12-01-2011, 09:31 AM   #4
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that's the long answer, some people do weigh it in the name of consistentency.
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