Mine just arrived today (Christmas Eve 2020). Your video was a lot of help - thank you. The directions I have now state what you instructed here. “ run a hopper full of powder through it before you start to load anything” “The graphite in the powder lubricates the mechanism”.
I have been using mine for roughly 10 years to reload .38 Special and .45 Auto, and as you explained, with such small loads it's darn accurate with variations never more than 1/10th of a grain, and I have been loading thousands of pistol rounds with it. To load rifle charges I have kept on using my Hornady device all those years...however 4 months ago I started reloading 7,62x54r, and I thought to give rifle loads a try with the Lee. I adjusted it to 45gr using N140, it "works" but variations of 0,3 grains up or down are common with it. Well for rifle loads variations of 0,3 are acceptable in my opinion, but be cautious when you intend to load maximum rifle charges with the Lee, in this case I would weigh every single brass case! Well in my case I am fine with those 45gr for my 7,62 Russian, and that load is still far away from a max powder charge with the 174gr fmj bt .311 round that I use for it, and if there are some charges with 45,2 or 45,3, I think it doesn't really matter. Bottom line: the Lee perfect powder measure is darn accurate for pistol loads, for rifle loads there can be acceptable variations, for bench rest shooters there is better equipment on the market... Thanks for you video and best regards from Luxembourg Europe
If you add an 8x32 threaded insert into screw hold of the drum 99% of all the problems with powder leakage goes away. You can keep it tight enough that it does not leak. All leak stopped with Acc #5 when I did this
Great review. I have one of these and you summarised it well. I'm amazed how repeatable it is, very accurate. It is a cheap, plastic, flimsy device that is perfect for 47 to 51 grain loads.
I find static cling a problem so it helps to wrap it with a anti static drier sheet. If I'm loading +P I weight every shot as I don't trust any of them. I've had mine a long time and I agree, great for the money. Thanks for the review.
Powder throwers are all inherently finicky. They are either chopping up stick powders or binding up with finer ball powders and flake. I don't trust them with a few of the powders that run well in my handloads. I resolve to use the really useful Lee powder scoops and depending on what I am doing I just weigh out each cartridge sometimes. It just depends for me. Good review. Maybe I outta give this one another look or just buy the automatic machine that dispenses and weighs each time. But those start at 200 bucks!
I’m glad I saw this. I was thinking I had to buy a mount (the catalog I saw showed a stand, and said “stand not included”) but you show it comes with now in the box. Thank you.
I spent months working up a pet load for a .222 Rem, going back and forth to the range, meticulously trickling and weighing different charge weights. In the end, the most accurate load was one with the charge not thrown by weight, but rather, by volume - using the Lee Perfect Powder Measure. Don't under estimate this little unit.
I have one, it works very well. It is good for approximating a charge. I throw a little light and then use a powder trickler to achieve the desired exact charge weight. Mostly for IMR 4064 and 8208XBR, but it works smoothly with all powders i have tried. Its a bit clunky at times with the extruded stick powder, but overall works fine.
Thank you for the video. I could not load 5.7X28 on my Hornady AP so I bought a Lee single stage press for $64.00 and this $25.99 powder measure. I'm looking forward to using them both.
You can set cases 2 deep along the edge of your case holder and drop away. It throws Titegroup to perfection, CFE 223 not as good as Titegroup but still acceptable. This powder drop or the upgraded metal body version, a lee safety powder scale and rcbs check weights makes up a very accurate powder system.
I find this measure to be excellent for the money, it is very plasticy, but what would we expect for the cost? It would have been nice to see you check your charge on the beam balance before you dropped in in the case, just to see what sort of consistency you got using your slow dispencing technique.
I have a Lee auto drum powder measure and it leaks a small amount of powder from the bottom of the drum. Is there any problem with powder leaking with the perfect powder measure?
I'm a bit aged-well at least my eyes are-and my one complaint with this measure is the aluminum micrometer thimble adjuster. It's SO hard FOR ME to see the numbers that I quit using it and put it on the shelf. Lee's tip was to use a permanent marker on the thimble-that was a major messy failure! Has anyone experienced the same challenges??? How did they remedy it? And it isn't a "glasses" thing as even WITH my specs on I still have a very difficult time seeing the embossed numbers CLEARLY.
Picked one up today and it seems like I just wasted $25. Using the chart in the back to calculate the cubic centimeters to adjust the measurement rod, I found, at least on mine, it wouldn't go below 1 centimeter which is bad since all the 10mm Auto powder loads I need come out below the 1 centimeter point. I did get the thing to turn below that point, but now 10 to 20 percent of the charge leaks out of the end of the tube. After a half a dozen attempts at getting the correct charge, I ended up with powder everywhere. I might work if the charge you need is over 1.2 centimeters, since that's as far down it'll go. What a waste.
Your video was very helpful. I am looking for a single throw powder measure so that I can experiment with a few loads......just to have fun and enjoy the hobby. Will the Perfect Powder Measure accept the drums from the new Lee Auto Drum measure.? Thanks
Do you buy an inexpensive product and complain that it is plasticky? But beyond that, metal materials are dangerous where there is gunpowder, with a spark you end badly. Products are made from a certain material for a reason.
My lee measure was over and under a tenth sometimes more. I couldn't get it to come close to accurate. On time I was high about 4 tenths of a grain and I finally threw it in the trash and got a Lyman
Mine just arrived today (Christmas Eve 2020). Your video was a lot of help - thank you.
The directions I have now state what you instructed here.
“ run a hopper full of powder through it before you start to load anything”
“The graphite in the powder lubricates the mechanism”.
I have been using mine for roughly 10 years to reload .38 Special and .45 Auto, and as you explained, with such small loads it's darn accurate with variations never more than 1/10th of a grain, and I have been loading thousands of pistol rounds with it. To load rifle charges I have kept on using my Hornady device all those years...however 4 months ago I started reloading 7,62x54r, and I thought to give rifle loads a try with the Lee. I adjusted it to 45gr using N140, it "works" but variations of 0,3 grains up or down are common with it. Well for rifle loads variations of 0,3 are acceptable in my opinion, but be cautious when you intend to load maximum rifle charges with the Lee, in this case I would weigh every single brass case! Well in my case I am fine with those 45gr for my 7,62 Russian, and that load is still far away from a max powder charge with the 174gr fmj bt .311 round that I use for it, and if there are some charges with 45,2 or 45,3, I think it doesn't really matter. Bottom line: the Lee perfect powder measure is darn accurate for pistol loads, for rifle loads there can be acceptable variations, for bench rest shooters there is better equipment on the market... Thanks for you video and best regards from Luxembourg Europe
what do you reccomend for rifles ?
No body has anything close to this at this price point! And it works i have one!
If you add an 8x32 threaded insert into screw hold of the drum 99% of all the problems with powder leakage goes away. You can keep it tight enough that it does not leak. All leak stopped with Acc #5 when I did this
Keith Hawkins can you please clarify what you mean
Great review. I have one of these and you summarised it well. I'm amazed how repeatable it is, very accurate. It is a cheap, plastic, flimsy device that is perfect for 47 to 51 grain loads.
do you recommend it for 556
Thank you for the review. I just bought one of these. Can't wait to try it.
I very much appreciate your review ! 👍
I find static cling a problem so it helps to wrap it with a anti static drier sheet. If I'm loading +P I weight every shot as I don't trust any of them. I've had mine a long time and I agree, great for the money. Thanks for the review.
Well done review. It does feel really cheap, but it works.
Powder throwers are all inherently finicky. They are either chopping up stick powders or binding up with finer ball powders and flake. I don't trust them with a few of the powders that run well in my handloads. I resolve to use the really useful Lee powder scoops and depending on what I am doing I just weigh out each cartridge sometimes. It just depends for me. Good review. Maybe I outta give this one another look or just buy the automatic machine that dispenses and weighs each time. But those start at 200 bucks!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video, very helpful
Bought one yesterday..just waiting for it to come in the mail, yes, on a budget!!
I’m glad I saw this. I was thinking I had to buy a mount (the catalog I saw showed a stand, and said “stand not included”) but you show it comes with now in the box. Thank you.
Thanks, I have this ready to go and was waiting to watch it be adjusted first. Nice job.
I spent months working up a pet load for a .222 Rem, going back and forth to the range, meticulously trickling and weighing different charge weights. In the end, the most accurate load was one with the charge not thrown by weight, but rather, by volume - using the Lee Perfect Powder Measure. Don't under estimate this little unit.
I have one, it works very well. It is good for approximating a charge. I throw a little light and then use a powder trickler to achieve the desired exact charge weight. Mostly for IMR 4064 and 8208XBR, but it works smoothly with all powders i have tried. Its a bit clunky at times with the extruded stick powder, but overall works fine.
Thank you for the video. I could not load 5.7X28 on my Hornady AP so I bought a Lee single stage press for $64.00 and this $25.99 powder measure. I'm looking forward to using them both.
video was a great help. I'm on a tight budget. After seeing this , I'm getting one. Thank you!
I have one of these. Lee already has a upgraded version of it
sweet renew, i just place a order for one.
You can set cases 2 deep along the edge of your case holder and drop away. It throws Titegroup to perfection, CFE 223 not as good as Titegroup but still acceptable. This powder drop or the upgraded metal body version, a lee safety powder scale and rcbs check weights makes up a very accurate powder system.
Great review I have the same measure my one came in the 50th anniversary kit good for the money 👍
Nice unboxing & demo, thanks.
Mine is really inconsistent using Unique.
Love the Schultz & Dooley shirt.
Great video thank you for taking the time
I find this measure to be excellent for the money, it is very plasticy, but what would we expect for the cost? It would have been nice to see you check your charge on the beam balance before you dropped in in the case, just to see what sort of consistency you got using your slow dispencing technique.
I found my one pretty good I use lee reloading equipment never had a problem
I have a Lee auto drum powder measure and it leaks a small amount of powder from the bottom of the drum. Is there any problem with powder leaking with the perfect powder measure?
Good info. Thank you Sir!
I'm a bit aged-well at least my eyes are-and my one complaint with this measure is the aluminum micrometer thimble adjuster. It's SO hard FOR ME to see the numbers that I quit using it and put it on the shelf. Lee's tip was to use a permanent marker on the thimble-that was a major messy failure! Has anyone experienced the same challenges??? How did they remedy it? And it isn't a "glasses" thing as even WITH my specs on I still have a very difficult time seeing the embossed numbers CLEARLY.
I would get a digital scale and trickle the powder onto a little pan till I get desired grains. It'll take longer but at least it's an alternative
Great review I have one myself works great 👍
Picked one up today and it seems like I just wasted $25. Using the chart in the back to calculate the cubic centimeters to adjust the measurement rod, I found, at least on mine, it wouldn't go below 1 centimeter which is bad since all the 10mm Auto powder loads I need come out below the 1 centimeter point. I did get the thing to turn below that point, but now 10 to 20 percent of the charge leaks out of the end of the tube. After a half a dozen attempts at getting the correct charge, I ended up with powder everywhere. I might work if the charge you need is over 1.2 centimeters, since that's as far down it'll go. What a waste.
I'd be interested in buying it from you if you are interested in shipping it
Thank you sir for your review
I mounted my to a 2x4 then clamp that's lifted it for more room.
Your video was very helpful. I am looking for a single throw powder measure so that I can experiment with a few loads......just to have fun and enjoy the hobby. Will the Perfect Powder Measure accept the drums from the new Lee Auto Drum measure.? Thanks
that I do not know
It doesn't.
Do you buy an inexpensive product and complain that it is plasticky? But beyond that, metal materials are dangerous where there is gunpowder, with a spark you end badly. Products are made from a certain material for a reason.
I have this it binds up fast with titlegroup.
My lee measure was over and under a tenth sometimes more. I couldn't get it to come close to accurate. On time I was high about 4 tenths of a grain and I finally threw it in the trash and got a Lyman
I like mine for about everything except Ram Shot True Blue. That stuff is like dust.
thanks !
thanks
Great review. Why does your left hand shake, but your right doesn't?
If I was him I would probably tell you "my right hand is my shooting hand".
@@ross798 be better if you said your left hand was your shooting hand. :)
The correct answer is of course none of your fn business!
None of your business. Get a life
LMAO- the cup comes off so one can dump unused powder back in it's original container.
Hate video's like this if your not competent enough too handle 2 screws probably shouldn't be loading anyway 👌🇺🇸
Yo shakey hands makin me shake.
I don't know how you reload when you shake so bad...
Very carefully