Which is recommended; Glass, Polycarbonate or Acrylic powder/shot reservoirs

Discussion in 'Reloading Bench' started by Jim Woodside, May 13, 2019.

  1. Jim Woodside

    Jim Woodside Member

    I have PW 800 Plus and Hornady 366 reloading presses. Mr. Skeel sells replacement shot/powder reservoirs in glass, polycarbonate and acrylic. I know the glass won't get stained but, I am concerned they would be fragile. I guessing the polycarbonate reservoirs would be strong. And, I suspect the acrylic will get brittle with age. Which do you recommend and why.
     
  2. Semperfi909

    Semperfi909 Mega Poster

    Personally I'd avoid the glass just as you said. Other than that .......................
    JMO of course
     
  3. Nick

    Nick Active Member

    I purchased the glass tube and plate for my 800 plus and it’s a great improvement and after thousands of reloads no issues.
     
  4. Jack Jones

    Jack Jones New Member

    I have sold about 100 pyrex tubes,both powder and shot and the only one that I know that broke
    was the one I dropped in the shop during assy'
     
  5. Semperfi909

    Semperfi909 Mega Poster

    told ya so
     
  6. Wayne J

    Wayne J Mega Poster

    Glass
     
  7. Diddle

    Diddle Member

    I use Jack Jones pyrex bottles on my Spolar. Love ‘em!
     
  8. Charles E Love

    Charles E Love Mega Poster

    Don't want it to stain? Don't leave the powder in it ...… powder is the main culprit rather than shot.