Swapping powder measures

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I am considering getting some more powder measures (I currently have 2 Lee PPM's screwed to the bench top), so that I can set each one for the 5 different charges I am currently using. I am trying to figure out the better way to mount them, so that they will be in the same spot on the bench. I am considering a lazy susan setup, with a locking pin, or guide brackets and swappable plates. Does anyone use either style, or something else entirely, and could post pictures or things to consider. Thanks in advance!
 
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I saw where a guy screwed a small block of wood onto his Lee Single Stage Press where you would attach the Safety Prime screws.
He then Mounted his Lee PPM to the block of wood. You can then dispense directly into your Powder Thru Die or not.

I would say just mount them individually to a block of wood and clamp the wood to your bench when needed.
 
I believe Lee, RCBS, and Hornday all make drum style measures that have removable inserts so that you can save your charge settings by just swapping the insert. Maybe you just need one measure and multiple inserts. If you are a Lee kind of guy that would be the Deluxe Perfect Powder Measure.
 
This one was made from part found at a neighbourhood hardware store. Using brass fittings makes it heavy/stable enough that it doesn't require permanent mounting to the bench to operate any of these measures. The top platform has to overlap the floor flange enough so the 7/8in hole and the lock ring for the PM doesn't interfere with the floor flange.

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Okay, all. So this is what I had in mind. Got it finished in less than an hour with stuff I had laying around. 20181106_153931.jpg
Piece of 1x10, corners cut for 8 equal sides. Drilled and screwed through the middle to rotate. T-bolt chamfered at the end, table drilled at 8 spots to lock at each station. So far, so good. Just gotta order the rest of the measures.

Thanks for all of the ideas, I may end up changing this later, I just had the materials and time to try it.
 
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Both Lyman and RCBS make powder measure stands, which will accept any brand of PM that uses the 7/8-14 thread. I find it most useful when these are mounted to a small, independent base which allows positioning close-in when in use, and then the ability to move it to the background when not in use.

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I would use a solid block/board big enough to mount a few powder measures, size and shape to fit your needs. Then I would drill the center of the block, drill the bench top and install a t-nut on the underside of the bench. I have 4 t-nuts mounted to my bench and there is just a 5/16" hole for the 1/4" t-nut. I place the block on the bench and run a 1/4" bolt w/fender washer through the block and thread it into the t-nut. Works well enough to hold a powder measure, and a bench prime secure, no wobbling. The hole in the top of the bench does not catch anything or get in the way of anything. Works for me...
 
I am considering getting some more powder measures (I currently have 2 Lee PPM's screwed to the bench top), so that I can set each one for the 5 different charges I am currently using. I am trying to figure out the better way to mount them, so that they will be in the same spot on the bench. I am considering a lazy susan setup, with a locking pin, or guide brackets and swappable plates. Does anyone use either style, or something else entirely, and could post pictures or things to consider. Thanks in advance!

badkarmamib

If you PM me your address I will mail you a PPM just like yours that has been sitting in a drawer in my reloading bench ..... I don't use it anymore...you can have it for your project.
 
With help from @snakeye & @Legionnaire, I have enough measures for my current meterable rifle loads (I use Lee scoops for pistols, and my other rifle loads use IMR4350, which has 1-grain swings due to the size of the kernels). So far, I am loving this setup. My father (who loads on my equipment) is setting up for 6.8SPC, and I have room for another, so I am planning on getting another PPM as part of his Christmas present. That will leave me two open stations (for now). Any ideas, or does anyone know of a powder measure that works well with IMR4350? 15425579028983384495762480520697.jpg
 
My idea is similar to yours. Differences would make it easy to move out of the way. Situate the stand close enough to the edge to clamp, eliminating the index, and use a pin in the center instead of a screw.
 
As is with most everything I do, I went a different route. I use an adjustable measure to find my load then make a custom scoop that is calibrated to the charge I end up with. I would need over seventy measures if I did this for the things I routinely load. Added bonus is the scoop never goes out of alignment either. Great idea though that looks like it will work well.
 
The JDS Quick Measure https://www.quick-measure.com/ is consistant and precise with long grained extruded powder like 4350. It's not the easiest to set up, requires some fiddling to get the right insert and then adjusting that insert to get it set. But if you have the 'the load' it's as good as it gets unless tricking is required for perfection for each and every load. +/-.1 gr each and every time with the JDS QM.
 
I am considering getting some more powder measures (I currently have 2 Lee PPM's screwed to the bench top), so that I can set each one for the 5 different charges I am currently using. I am trying to figure out the better way to mount them, so that they will be in the same spot on the bench. I am considering a lazy susan setup, with a locking pin, or guide brackets and swappable plates. Does anyone use either style, or something else entirely, and could post pictures or things to consider. Thanks in advance!

I like your lazy Susan design. I use a wood inert nut in my loading bench top. I don't have multiple LPPMs, but I can move it out of the way when I'm done using the one.

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