Powder dispensers

[alanwk]

Setting up a new Lee Classic turret press. What are your suggestions for a powder dispenser to fit on the Lee flow through die. Throwing a charge manually would be ok (and cheaper ). Thanks. I am worn out watching youtube videos.

 

[kmw1954]

Throwing a charge manually would be ok (and cheaper )..

What makes you think that?

 

[alanwk]

What makes you think that?

Think what?

 

[JerkyFreak]

Lee Autodrum. Then get an insert per cartridge or powder.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I use an older Lee Pro Auto-Disk most times. When I load .223 ammo I switch to a Lyman #55. You can use most any powder measure, all you need is the correct connection to the expander/powder through die.

Do you already own a powder measure you use for other reloading or is this your first setup?

 

[ReloaderNoob]

Get this from eBay, lets you use any powder measure on the Lee powder through die. Have several, work just fine:
RCBS Hornady Lyman Powder Measure to Perfect Adapter™ for LEE Dies - Gun-Guides 798304130812 | eBay

 

[WeekendReloader]

Get this from eBay, lets you use any powder measure on the Lee powder through die. Have several, work just fine:
RCBS Hornady Lyman Powder Measure to Perfect Adapter™ for LEE Dies - Gun-Guides 798304130812 | eBay

I have one of these adapters also, but for the LEE PPM. The adapter works well.
Note that it is not automatic. You still need to manually flip the lever to drop the power.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

If you get the autodrum. 1 suggestion . Put a hose clamp around the bottom of the body. They spread over time.

 

[Kaldor]

Setting up a new Lee Classic turret press. What are your suggestions for a powder dispenser to fit on the Lee flow through die. Throwing a charge manually would be ok (and cheaper ). Thanks. I am worn out watching youtube videos.

Lee AutoDrum. You could buy one for every caliber and leave them setup on each tool head for your turret for each caliber. They are cheap and work quite well except with very fine powders.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I like my RCBS powder measure for fine powders.

 

[Kaldor]

I like my RCBS powder measure for fine powders.

Yup, the RCBS and Hornady both work great for super fine stuff like H110 of W296 and can both be setup for case activation. A bit more spendy than the AutoDrum though. I keep 3 Hornadys setup for 9, 45 with RCBS PTX expanders, and a general one I use for rifle in my progressive.

 

[mdi]

When I used my Lee turret with a powder measure mounted, I used a plain old Lee Perfect Powder Measure. No big deal cranking the handle ( better for me than mounting operating linkage). I soon went to charging off press, paranoid(?) to make sure I got consistent charges. But I also disabled the auto index. I felt I had more control and I batch loaded so it fin my method better...

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I took my auto advance parts out too. I only use the auto-drum for pistol now. I use my uni-flow for rifle. Much more consistent.

 

[kmw1954]

Think what?

That throwing a charge manually would be cheaper.
Funnel and dippers are very slow on a turret.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

That throwing a charge manually would be cheaper.
Funnel and dippers are very slow on a turret.

I guess the assumption behind this is, “Time is money.” But this is a hobby, not a job. I don’t track my time enjoying a luxurious meal on a punch card, nor my time walking peacefully in the woods in a spreadsheet. I think it’s sad somebody can get so little enjoyment in life that they feel the need to be paid for every act. How much money do you lose going to the bathroom? You do keep track, don’t you?

 

[Kaldor]

That throwing a charge manually would be cheaper.
Funnel and dippers are very slow on a turret.

And potentially less accurate. Its pretty hard to double charge on an auto advancing progressive or turret like the Lee. Just full stroke the handle every time, and youre good. Ball powders generally meter very very well unless you are doing something wrong.

 

[kmw1954]

I guess the assumption behind this is, “Time is money.” But this is a hobby, not a job. I don’t track my time enjoying a luxurious meal on a punch card, nor my time walking peacefully in the woods in a spreadsheet. I think it’s sad somebody can get so little enjoyment in life that they feel the need to be paid for every act. How much money do you lose going to the bathroom? You do keep track, don’t you?

See that is where you are completely mistaken and have assumed a completely wrong assertion. Should have an idea of what you are talking about before engaging keyboard and making snide remarks.

I am retired and keep so close tract of time that I have to look at the calendar to tell you what day it is! As of the past two years all I have been loading are 223 target loads and each charge is hand weighed and during the fall and winter I am loading and shooting on average 50 rounds per week.

"Throwing a charge manually would be ok (and cheaper )" was the question. So OK "cheaper" than what? the only manual way I know is with a funnel and a scale, because that is what I do with my target loads only I also drop each one from a powder measure instead of a dipper. So even in today's economy Lee Dippers are not inexpensive. For loading pistol rounds I have 4 different Lee Auto Disk measures that I picked up for next to zero costs so I guess that would be Cheaper!

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

See that is where you are completely mistaken and have assumed a completely wrong assertion. Should have an idea of what you are talking about before engaging keyboard and making snide remarks.

I am retired and keep so close tract of time that I have to look at the calendar to tell you what day it is! As of the past two years all I have been loading are 223 target loads and each charge is hand weighed and during the fall and winter I am loading and shooting on average 50 rounds per week.

"Throwing a charge manually would be ok (and cheaper )" was the question. So OK "cheaper" than what? the only manual way I know is with a funnel and a scale, because that is what I do with my target loads only I also drop each one from a powder measure instead of a dipper. So even in today's economy Lee Dippers are not inexpensive. For loading pistol rounds I have 4 different Lee Auto Disk measures that I picked up for next to zero costs so I guess that would be Cheaper!

Oh, I see! Silly me! Yes, everyone should know Lee AutoDisks are always free or next to free and typically far less expensive than the ultrarare and highly coveted Lee Dipper sets. I should have known. But that still doesn’t explain why you equated time with cost.

Using hand thrown charges might (or might not) be slower - I’m faster with dipping and weighing thanks to long practice - but either way, you have to weigh. Trusting the lever without verifying the result is a formula for bad things to happen. So you need a scale regardless - cost is a wash - dippers can be bought or made - cost is lower either way since the AutoDisk tree got uprooted by demand.

 

[MakBaba]

I started with the AutoDrum that came with my LCT kit. Had a lot of problems with short strokes. Switched to AutoDisc. Works better. Since there’s no adjustment, it throws the same every time. Seems I was always fiddling with the drum adjustment

 

[kmw1954]

. But that still doesn’t explain why you equated time with cost. .

I didn't you did by assuming what I posted was one thought. Hence 2 Sentences. Separate lines. But you go ahead with your snide comments if that's the way you roll. I'm through with this topic. You are just not worth the aggravation.

 

[Targa]

The only negative experience I had with the Lee Auto Drum was with fine ball powder. The stuff would rain out of it with every charge.

 

[Mk-211]

https://quick-measure.com/progressive-adapter

 

[AJC1]

https://quick-measure.com/progressive-adapter

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I had considered trying to build an arm like that for my T-7 so I could put it right over a powder threw expander with funnel, and push it away when not needed.

 

[Mk-211]

Great minds think alike, especially when they're reloaders.