medic15al,
Actually, I don't use a drop tube, I was repeating what Bill had said. I have found by dumping the powder slowly into the case holding the powder pan 4-5" above the funnel settles the powder as much as it does in the 44-40 from a drop tube.
If I am loading a block of 50, I will place all the charges from a powder measure, then place a loading block on top, place a little downward pressure with my left hand then lightly tap the bottom block with a hammer 15 times or so. That will also settle the powder.
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