Whiskey James SASS 85199 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Howdy All, I've got a Lee load master with the Pro auto disk. I'm wondering which is the better option in order to get more exact powder measures; the adjustable charge bar or the double disk kit? I load Trail Boss if that makes a difference. Thanks, Whiskey James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Houston # 35508 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Double disc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adirondack Jack, SASS #53440 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 To make the adjustable more consistent, I went at the inside of the cavity with a file, reshaping it sort of wheelbarrow shaped instead of straight sides. HUGE improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom Dealin Mike, SASS #22273 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I have five of these measures...use 'em on my Dillon 550B and my Lee Turret. I have the micrometer adjustable charge bar on all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cofachique Dick Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Well if you are going to use a double disc, you can use both at the same time. One fixed and one adjustable bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey James SASS 85199 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Thanks Pards, Also, I'm having a little bit of powder bump out of the disc when it moves foward to drop. A bit of the disc hole is exposed as the powder is droping. Is that normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Frank Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I use the micro charge bar for 9mm and .40. Power Pistol meters very consistently in it. When I started loading for .38, I had to switch to the disk. The light charge of Clays wouldn't meter well in the charge bar for me. The disc was very consistent, but I did have some powder leakage which I never encountered with the charge bar. I've recently upgraded my press to a Dillon 550B, but I'm still using the Lee Pro powder measure for 9mm and .40. If it ain't broke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Thanks Pards, Also, I'm having a little bit of powder bump out of the disc when it moves foward to drop. A bit of the disc hole is exposed as the powder is droping. Is that normal? Check and make sure you have the disc installed correctly. I got the activator in the wrong position and had such a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Check and make sure you have the disc installed correctly. I got the activator in the wrong position and had such a result. Yep, you have the disc in the wrong position, should be no powder spilling. The disc should be almost flush with the back of the base. Look on the underside of the disc, the slots line up with the doohicky lever in the base. The powder dispenser hole (in the open position) will line up directly on top of the disc hole. Activate the disc without the powder dispenser in place, the disc hole should line up directly on top of the powder drop tube when activated with an empty case. Make sure to double check your loads once you get it set up right. I prefer the double disc, very accurate loads. Remember when using the double disk, if there are two different size holes the big hole goes on the bottom, if not the smaller hole will create a shelf for the powder to sit on. Good Luck Jefro Relax-Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey James SASS 85199 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Mornin Jefro, Noz, I've got the slot on the bottom of the disc on the doohicky lever in the base. The powder is bouncing out of the top of the disc hole when it moves forward. It's not fully covered by the hopper. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 There are some good help videos at the Lee web site. Good Luck Lee Help Videos Jefro Relax-Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Chris Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 How hard are you working the lever on your press that its causing powder to bounce out? Yes the hole is not covered when it slides out and drops the powder, but there shouldn't be powder bouncing out of the cavity. The disc should slide forward smoothly and the powder just drops down the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 What Dirty Chris said, how hard are you operating the machine, and how well do you have it mounted?? Good Luck Jefro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliath, SASS #41359 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Mornin Jefro, Noz, I've got the slot on the bottom of the disc on the doohicky lever in the base. The powder is bouncing out of the top of the disc hole when it moves forward. It's not fully covered by the hopper. Thanks You could have the hopper on backwards. I put the hopper on so that it covers the hole when it gets to the drop position. Ho powder spilling. Turned around the other way, the hole is exposed somewhat at the drop position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Jim Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 You could have the hopper on backwards. I put the hopper on so that it covers the hole when it gets to the drop position. Ho powder spilling. Turned around the other way, the hole is exposed somewhat at the drop position. I once did what Big Boyd said. I couldn't figure out why I kept getting inconsistant powder charges. I marked some masking tape with "DROP HOLE" and stuck it on the end of the hopper that should go over the drop hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey James SASS 85199 Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Turned hopper around, problem solved. And ordered double disc kit. Thanks for the help, Whiskey James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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