Powder Dispenser Adjustments

[Appleseed]

Planning to upgrade from the Lee loader to either a Lyman #55, RCBS, or maybe Redding #3. All can be rigged into my press. Since I load for three rifle calibers and one pistol, need a dispenser that does both, but the Redding is out of my budget.

Guess that really puts it to the Lyman & RCBS. Which is easiest to switch from pistol 1-9 gr back to rifle weights? The Lyman comes with the threaded base for the press.

[J.Baker]

I've been using the Lyman #55 since I started reloading and have been pretty happy with it. Use it for everything I do ranging from light .38 Spl to .375 Winchester. Larger stick powders will get cut and/or clog up now and then when throwing a charge, but you'll get that with any powder measure.

Never used the RCBS so I can't comment on theirs.

[BillPa]

Take a look at the Lee Classic measure. (Midsouth...'bout $70)
2369
Its threaded 7/8-14 so it will screw right in your press, doesn't chomp powders and its a snap to empty without dismounting. I've been using one for over a year now. In fact I made a guy a killer deal on two RCBS Uniflows(one NIB) and a Johnson's Quick-Measure w/accessories and an older B&M.

http://leeprecision.com/classic-powder-measure.html

Bill

[m12lrs]

The Lee perfect powder measure works great. Use one a lot.

But.I still like the smoothness of my Harrell better and it is so pretty.

[mikgarus]

Take a look at the Lee Classic measure. (Midsouth...'bout $70)
2369
Its threaded 7/8-14 so it will screw right in your press, doesn't chomp powders and its a snap to empty without dismounting. I've been using one for over a year now. In fact I made a guy a killer deal on two RCBS Uniflows(one NIB) and a Johnson's Quick-Measure w/accessories and an older B&M.

http://leeprecision.com/classic-powder-measure.html

Bill
I use a B&M. Is the Lee much faster?

[Appleseed]

The one thing that will make my decision between the Lee and the Lyman: ease of adjustments from pistol to rifle reloads, without changing throw chambers. Both these are similar in price and threaded for my vise.

[BillPa]

I use a B&M. Is the Lee much faster?

Both the Lee Classic and Perfect measures are for all practical purposes a mix of a B&M and Johnson's Quick-Measure and measures with a rotating charge chamber. In other words as the handle is rotated the tube (Metering Chamber) is filled and or dumped without having to insert and remove a tube or transfer the charge to a pan to weigh. It basically eliminates one or two steps charging a case.

In my process I eliminate another. Using the Classic I dump a charge from it into a Lyman funnel pan, put the pan on the scale, trickle if need be then dump the charge into the case. I don't need to transfer the charge from a tube into a separate pan and or move a funnel case to case.

By the same token if you're one that loads by volume any variations in charges by weight are about the same as the B&M with the exception the Lee's don't cut-crunch extruded powers.

Bill

[Appleseed]

Plan to load volume #'s after refining loads from the bench top dispenser. No trickling for a "perfect" weight is required. Need a dispenser to mount into the press. Because the press is set up for three calibers, need a dispenser that can be Easily switched between pistol and rifle loads...without changing a metering chamber. Is there a dispenser that doesn't require change out? That's why I asked about the Lyman and after reading, the Lee. Both priced less than $100.

Weighing every 10th charge for safety's sake. No need for two dispensers. Not looking to spend over $100 for an adequate dispenser.

[darkker]

A) Plan to load volume #'s after refining loads from the bench top dispenser. No trickling for a "perfect" weight is required.

B) Weighing every 10th charge for safety's sake.


I'm confused now :confused: A and B contradict each other... Volume is about a space occupied by a thing, weight is about a density; they are two very different things.
Extruded powder has its burning rate controlled by geometry, so a consistent volume keeps a stable burning rate; the weight of it is irrelevant to that cause.

[bigedp51]

I have a RCBS Rockchucker single stage press I bought in 1973 and my powder measures are boxed up and I'm using the RCBS Chargemaster.

Sorry I never had a need for a progressive press or powder dispensers that like to cut long grain single base powders. And the Chargemaster doesn't care what shape the powder is.

[darkker]

If it works for you, and you are happy; that's fantastic!
But having extruded powders cut, don't fundamentally change the burning rate, so cut away and no calamity will ensue.

[Appleseed]

Volume #'s means I'm loading 50-100 pieces at a time, not powder volume. Bet the teacher made you sit in front row darkker.