I suspect it is still coating the the inner parts with graphite because it is improving with use.

I found it is a little jiggle sensitive and compensate for this by tapping the drum tensioning screw with my index finger. I give it 20 taps at roughly 4 taps per second and it really throws uniform charges. No amount of rapping will produce throws this good with my RCBS or Dillon measures.

I think my Dillon 550B will need a adapter made to mount this little fellow.

-- Mats

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Originally posted by Scott H:
I picked up a Lee measure Friday and <snip>WOW! <snip>I think my Dillon 550B will need a adapter made to mount this little fellow.

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Scott, when you went through the process of keying in the setting, did you use the volumetric values in the user documentation?

I have used this powder measure for loading exacting loads and also the double-disk & micro disk type as my predominant powder distributor during mass-loading.

I have found that the volumetrics were not accurate for the IMR 4350. Essentially, I had to play Lewis & Clarke to find the correct values (which were entirely inconsistent without any pattern). Did you find that to be the case in your powder?

I agree once the thing was set, it does deliver accurate throws with a very nominal variation of about +/- .02 grains (in the case of IMR 4350, WIN 231 & WIN 296).

What was your experience setting up?

Best regards,
Alex

I've got one too. I find that half the fun of using it is getting great results out of something that looks so cheap.

I use the graduations on the dispenser to get into the ball park then adjust using scales.

Great piece of kit.

Regards

Ray

Alex,

I used the factor supplied to start. It was .5 grains off. After the measure was throwing uniformly, I took the average of ten throws and calculated a new factor.

I got the best results with H4831SC. R-19 and R-22 didn't do as well. I noticed the Reloader 19 and 22 tended to have more static cling, particularly on the drop side of the measure. I think the coating on H4831SC is less static sensitive. It is probably olive green Imron. I think I will try some cling free or dishsoap to cure this. I doubt there is enough free graphite in two pounds of powder to stop the static cling.

Ray,
If you calculate a new factor it should throw within a tenth on your first try.

Scott

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When I work up a load I start with their figures and play "Lewis and Clark" from there--by the end of the first 5 rounds I've usually got it settled down and can calculate my own conversion factor to crank it up for the next higher charge. I even write down my figures now!

John

It isn't perfect, but it was every bit as repeatable and accurate as the RCBS measure I compared it to (even with coarse stick powders).

Of course, the Lee doesn't have much snob appeal... :-)

jpb

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...it was every bit as repeatable and accurate as the RCBS measure I compared it to...

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John, I compared mine to an RCBS too when I got it. Just like you I found it to be as good or slightly better. But after I ran a whole can of powder through it, it improved dramatically...

I get my best results with stick powders by snapping the lever upwards (it meets the plastic with a 'thud' and slightly upsets the powder before it starts to flow), no tapping in the bottom/emptying position. The shorter VV powders are amazingly accurate, I convinced my buddy of that by tipping out 29 x 40.5 gr and 1 x 40.6 gr of VV N 135... He ordered one the next day.

-- Mats

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Originally posted by Scott H:

I think my Dillon 550B will need a adapter made to mount this little fellow.

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Lee has an adapter to put this measure in a press. The adapter sells for about $20 at midway. I think it's called 'universal'.

I have one and it seems to improve the operation as the drag on the handle is no longer noticeable. On a prgressive it's intended to be pulled back by a chain after being pushed by the cartridge case, so the handle isn't used at all.

JerryO