Lee Auto-Disk Powder Measure Disk

IMO the micrometer for the auto-disk is the way to go. Dial in whatever weight you want, no screwing around with the discs.
Higginsons has that as well.
 
thing said:
You can buy them direct from Lee too.
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I have ordered from LEE directly in the past as well,but when I tried the other day to find some basic parts for my press,I found out that the panicked buying frenzy down south has emptied their inventories and a lot of stuff wasnt in stock.Also,the shipping and import duty dont make it really worth your while,just buy local.
 
I buy LEE stuff from Titan reloading all the time. good shipping rates and never been dinged with duty. sometimes 13% HST but only on expensive orders.
 
since you are in Richmond hill head to rouge river arms, they can get all of lee stuff, they are at bayview and wellington. fairly close to target sports. another place for lee stuff is dragon bullet lube, a site sponser above.
 
lister said:
IMO the micrometer for the auto-disk is the way to go. Dial in whatever weight you want, no screwing around with the discs.
Higginsons has that as well.
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I found the the micrometer disk to throw very inconsistent charge weights when using lighter (under 4 grains) charges of flake powders. Might be OK for heavier charges of ball powders, however.
 
ted_dent said:
I found the the micrometer disk to throw very inconsistent charge weights when using lighter (under 4 grains) charges of flake powders. Might be OK for heavier charges of ball powders, however.
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i have the same issue with any powder under 4 gr as well. flake doesn't work unless your 15gr + even then it's iffy.
 
Thanks everybody . I just bought the Lee1000 for 38spl and obviously the charges will be around 3gr max. I will check all the above stores and see what they will offer. Might visit Ruge River as well, shooting in the Target Sports anyway.
 
ted_dent said:
I found the the micrometer disk to throw very inconsistent charge weights when using lighter (under 4 grains) charges of flake powders. Might be OK for heavier charges of ball powders, however.
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I found the same, except mine was under about 3.5 gr. of flake. I load a lot of 3.8gr Titegroup in 38 spl., and I just keep an eye on the powder as it drops into the 'funnel' of the measure. Very few problems that way. I assumed that the same problem with flake would occur with the discs as well. It's the same powder throw, so why would the discs be any better?
As you say, ball powder is no problem.
 
lister said:
I found the same, except mine was under about 3.5 gr. of flake. I load a lot of 3.8gr Titegroup in 38 spl., and I just keep an eye on the powder as it drops into the 'funnel' of the measure. Very few problems that way. I assumed that the same problem with flake would occur with the discs as well. It's the same powder throw, so why would the discs be any better?
As you say, ball powder is no problem.
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It may have to do with the fact that the cavity in the micrometer bar is oval and the cavities in the disks are round. Sometimes not all the powder falls into the oval cavity (hangs up on the edges?). After I got poor results with the bar I switched to the disks and the charge weights became much more consistent.
 
ted_dent said:
It may have to do with the fact that the cavity in the micrometer bar is oval and the cavities in the disks are round. Sometimes not all the powder falls into the oval cavity (hangs up on the edges?). After I got poor results with the bar I switched to the disks and the charge weights became much more consistent.
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That's exactly why and it doesn't line up properly with the powder drop.
 
Hi olbar, You do not mention which bullet (type and weight) or powder you use in your 38 Spl, but looking at my manuals, very few loads have 3gr as a max load!

I prefer slower powders, get better velocities with lower pressure, and even use Unique in 9mmP. However, as almost all respondents indicated above, as a flake powder it does not meter well through the adjustable sliders in the Lee Pro 1000. I also load for 40 S&W (AutoComp and Blue Dot) and the larger volume here works well with the slider. The slider also works reliable with the larger volumes in 10mmAuto, 44 Mag and 45 ACP, even with Unique and AutoComp.

What I did with my slider for using with Unique for 9mmP loads (manuals list max charge for 124-125 bullet from 4.9 - 5.8gr!) is to open up the oval opening with my case deburring tool, and then polishing the black plastic with #1500grit paper. Obviously, re-set the charge. Powder dispension is still not reliable with Unique, and before I dump powder into the case, as the handle is lowered, I firmly tap the side of the powder dispenser where the head of the silver screw is visible, with a light mallet, and this ensures consistent powder dispensing. Yes, it is a pain in the a.., but it works and is less hassle than zero powder or squib-load powder charges. With the slower powders the case is also filled more, and it is easy to check each case for correct powder level when seating the bullet in the case mouth.

I have spare discs (as I mainly use the sliders) and can mail you one for free if you let me know what volume hole disc you need. Just send me a PM.

RSA1
 
RSA1 said:
Hi olbar, You do not mention which bullet (type and weight) or powder you use in your 38 Spl, but looking at my manuals, very few loads have 3gr as a max load!

I prefer slower powders, get better velocities with lower pressure, and even use Unique in 9mmP. However, as almost all respondents indicated above, as a flake powder it does not meter well through the adjustable sliders in the Lee Pro 1000. I also load for 40 S&W (AutoComp and Blue Dot) and the larger volume here works well with the slider. The slider also works reliable with the larger volumes in 10mmAuto, 44 Mag and 45 ACP, even with Unique and AutoComp.

What I did with my slider for using with Unique for 9mmP loads (manuals list max charge for 124-125 bullet from 4.9 - 5.8gr!) is to open up the oval opening with my case deburring tool, and then polishing the black plastic with #1500grit paper. Obviously, re-set the charge. Powder dispension is still not reliable with Unique, and before I dump powder into the case, as the handle is lowered, I firmly tap the side of the powder dispenser where the head of the silver screw is visible, with a light mallet, and this ensures consistent powder dispensing. Yes, it is a pain in the a.., but it works and is less hassle than zero powder or squib-load powder charges. With the slower powders the case is also filled more, and it is easy to check each case for correct powder level when seating the bullet in the case mouth.

I have spare discs (as I mainly use the sliders) and can mail you one for free if you let me know what volume hole disc you need. Just send me a PM.

RSA1
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Thank you very much for your offer, I appreciate that. I'm using classic target loads for 38spl 2.7-3 gr of BullsEye and 148 gr wadcuters. I just bought adjustable charge bar from the Titan reloading. Will see how it will work out.
 
ted_dent said:
I found the the micrometer disk to throw very inconsistent charge weights when using lighter (under 4 grains) charges of flake powders. Might be OK for heavier charges of ball powders, however.
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I had this issue with Win 231 powder....quick fix is to wipe down your powder measure with a "bounce" dryer sheet and to put a baffle in the hopper. I made one from a piece of tin, fixed the low charge issue. http://w ww.midwayusa.com/product/493217/rcbs-uniflow-powder-measure-powder-baffle
 
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