Lee auto disk pwder meas. Vs pro auto Disk?

[Bull Nutria]

Well is the pro measure a better measure than the auto disk? or they both a little shaky??

are there any other options for powder measures for this LEE classis 4 hole turret press?

 

[1KPerDay]

The measuring mechanism is the same from what I can tell. The PRO is easier to take apart and get back together repeatedly without damage.

My pro is quite accurate FWIW.

 

[jcwit]

Defintly get the Pro, or you'll probably want the upgrade kit later. The screws that hold the hopper in place on the std measure strip out of the hard plastic.

Well worth the difference in price.

 

[Uniquedot]

Well worth the difference in price.

Yes it is! i wouldn't even consider the standard version after i got my first pro.

 

[aerod1]

All I have used is the Pro but it is very accurate and drops consistant loads. I'm betting you will like the Pro Auto Disk on your LCT!

 

[LiveLife]

+1 for the Pro Auto Disk. The Pro model has replaceable elastomer wiper at the bottom of the hopper that reduces powder leakage for more consistent powder drops, teflon coated body and brass mount nuts.

Definitely worth the price difference.

 

[joecil]

I had 2 Lee Auto Disk powder measures and 1 of the Lee Pro Auto Disk. I converted the Lee Auto Disk with the kit which gave me the round hopper that I could turn off it needed. I also like it better due to the fact it used bolts with finger nuts to take a part instead of screws. Other than that and the finish color of the bottom units they are the same really. The Pro only comes to work with the chain for the Lee Pro presses while the Auto Disk doesn't but has a spring setup that works great on the Lee Turret Presses. The kit comes with both the chain system and the Lee Micrometer to use for some powders. I also have a couple sets of the loading disks (double also). However the spacers for using double disks can be purchased as parts as can all the parts on Lee equipment.

 

[squarles67]

It's worth the price difference for the Pro!

 

[jim243]

I was going to pass on this question. I have both and they both work fine. Yes you do not want to tighten the screws on the auto-disk too much, you will strip the plastic.

I actually have two Auto-Disk units, but one sits with the Pro-Conversion kit on it. The hopper on the Pro is twice the size of the standard Auto-disk and is round instead of square. The Pro has the poly wipe at the bottom of the hopper and the standard Auto-disk does not. For high volume pistol rounds I like the standard Auto-disk which I use with the adjustable micro-disk for all pistol rounds. The Pro-autodisk is set up for 223 rifle rounds (larger Hopper) and uses the double disk set to drop sufficient powder.

Both units DO NOT LIKE FLAKE POWDER. So if you are using any shotgun powder, find a different device to use. (Lyman #55 powder measure).

So depending on what you will be loading with it, will deturmine which one you get.

Jim

 

[kingmt]

I have the Pro Auto Disk. I is far from shacky. It is my favorite when compaired to the LNL & Uniflow. I don't know anything about the standred one.

 

[Rmeju]

My Pro is very accurate, but it (reliably) throws 1 "step" less than the listed volume. It's an easy fix to simply use the next larger hole to throw the charge you want. I don't even try the listed slot anymore, just go to the next step higher.

FWIW, I have used both the auto disk and the pro. DO NOT BUY THE AUTO DISK! It is a huge PITA. It measures exactly the same, but its the mounting and disassembly that will make you want to tear your hair out compared to the pro. I think it's only a few bucks extra. I promise, it's worth it.

 

[Buckeyeguy525]

I have used both. The pro makes it much easier to take apart, empty, and swtich disks with no mess and no tools. Makes it a lot easier to use a single measure to load multiple calibers. The standard measure requires the use of a screwdriver, strips out the plastic, and leaves a mess; but they are cheaper so its no biggie to have one for each caliber

 

[1KPerDay]

Mine likes red dot (flake) just fine. I get variation of .1 grain once in a while but it's usually right on. Many thousands of rounds.

Caveat: get below 3.5 grains or so and it starts to vary more. I switch to HP38 for lighter loads.

 

[Lost Sheep]

One more thing plus and minus

Excellent answers so far and all correct, too.

The Pro has a Teflon coating on the measure's body. That may make it easier to operate.

The Pro's powder hopper is substantially taller than the standard, so if you keep a measure on your dies and store them away, you may need a larger housing for them. (Something I am considering, as I put away all my gear when not reloading.) Not so much an issue if you store them in the open, leave it set up all the time or dismount the measure when not in use. Or, you could carefully trim it shorter if it's too tall.

are there any other options for powder measures for this LEE classis 4 hole turret press?

Yes. You can put the Lee funnel into the die's bushing (in place of the powder measure) and take a dollop of powder from any measure on the planet (or scale or dippers) and manually drop it in the funnel. Extending that thought, you could mount a Non-Lee powder measure above the press such that the powder drops into the funnel when the proper die is in position (but you will still have to operate the measure manuallu, by hand, foot lever or whatever you can arrange).

Lost Sheep

 

[oldreloader]

I have the Pro and like it just fine.Mine is dead on with Bullseye,HP38, and Accurate #'s 2,5,7, and 2230. There is an adapter that will allow you to use a Uniflow on the Lee Powder Through die but as well as the Pro works I see no need in ordering one.

 

[Hondo 60]

The Pro is MUCH better, as you can turn it OFF.
Plus as mentioned above, you can repeatedly take it apart without damaging the hopper.

I've used it with a whole host of handgun powders. It worked just fine.

The only powder I had problems with was Varget, because it's a stick powder.
Drops were very inconsistent.

 

[1SOW]

Get the Pro. Save some grief.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Like everyone else above I agree the Pro is well worth the slight additional cost. It is a much better tool and it works extremely well with the Lee Classic Turret Press.

 

[kingmt]

Mine works great with flake powder down to 2gn. I haven't tried the micro disk yet but I think it will work great with it.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Mom works great with flake powder down to 2gn. I haven't tried the micro disk yet but I think it will work great with it.

The Micro-Disk works great with small charges of ball powder. It's a better choice than the adjustable charge bar with flake powders because the charge bar doesn't work well with very small charges of flake powder. It seems the charge hole does not sit directly below the hole in the hopper where the powder drops so charge weights are a little erratic with flake powders and the adjustable charge bar. That's where the micro-disk really shines.

 

[Lost Sheep]

So many people mention that the Pro is easier to take apart than the standard.

That does not matter to me all that much because I never take mine apart.

To change disks, I just unhook the spring and slide the disk out, choose the desired cavity or disk and put it back together.

To turn off the powder flow, I just turn the measure upside down (holding tightly onto the hopper lid, of course).

Lost Sheep

 

[kingmt]

I don't want to take the measure off the press to adjust to adjust the disk. I just raise the ram to slack the chain enough to change disk tho.

 

[A Pause for the Coz]

Get the pro. Dont even mess with the other one.
Well that is unless you like ball powder leaking all over. You like having to dump the hopper to try a different disk. And of course you will ream out the plastic screw hole in the hopper because it uses a machine screw to hold it together.

 

[joecil]

Really no difference in the bases of either other than the auto disk is metal colored and the pro is black. The black only comes with the chain system which won't work on a turret while the auto disk comes with a spring system that also works well. You can convert with the kit conversion for the auto disk or by the Pro and parts to make it work with a turret or single stage. I found the prices to balance out about the same really.

 

[A Pause for the Coz]

Oh as a side note. The auto disk will work on other presses too. Get the adapter that screws into the top of the charging die. That way you can lock it in at the proper angles to clear all the moving parts.