I know that this is an old video, but it's the clearest video on TH-cam on using this powder measure, so much appreciated. I use a Redding #3 powder measure for loading for most of my rifle cartridges, but I wanted something for loading my handgun cartridges when I'm loading a couple hundred at a time and this is what I'm going to order for my classic turret press. I do want to note that you can now buy the double disk kit to load rifle cartridges like .223. I'm not sure if this was available when you did this video.
...I used this measure for a number of years - when Lee introduced the hopper with the brass insets and the adjustable power bar it made the job of setting charges so much easier and reduced the possibility of breaking thg hopper if you over torqued those screws
I am so glad I watched your video! I loaded up 200 rounds of ammo over the weekend using a combination of Lee dippers and a digital scale and it was such a pain. This addition to my single stage press should really speed things up.
jas251000-Thanks for the additional info. My AutoDisk is for backing up my Dillons for pistol loading, so it is really all I need. But it's good to know that they have designed to deal with the complaints on the original...
I get between -1 grain to +1grain of what it is set at. It works great and there is a double disk powder measure for rifles. Also seems like it measures finer powder out with better accuracy.
PAUL-Thanks for getting back - that's good work. Loading the 9 these days makes you a star!! We used to see lots of 9mm and 22 brass all over the range, now just not there anymore. Next thing you know, you're going to be casting bullets for your 9 and 45 - or not. Good reloadin' and good shootin' to ya....
Dale Danielson - What I didn't get to is that Lee has an upgraded version, as well as double disk kits to increase the charges thrown for rifle loading. And there is an adjustable disk so that any in between pistol charges can be thrown...Good reloadin' to ya...
Reply2-...with the powder thru die opening, 4) there are no obstructions or powder bridging (clog is rare) the AD is a very reliable system. If the disk is short stroking because die is not adjusted far enough into the press, that is a possible cause. You can see the disk do its job if adjusted properly by watching the slide bring the powder charge to the top of the die. Hope this helps...
armaggedonite-Thanks for the good advice. Will look into it more in depth. I actually bought two of those ADs and gave one to a friend who was getting into reloading - kept the other for a back up to my other measures. Now I'm putting it on the line - why not? It's a good piece of equipment - 8 charges out of 10 right on the money and the other 2 just off by .1 grain with that powder. Might not be as accurate with other powders though. But very usable...
The pro version with the double disk and or microdisk kit lets you get charges in between or double the volume. Those parts will set you back another $25, but it adds a lot of versatility and enough volume to do .308 Win.
monitor1862-very perceptive young Jedi - I'll have to look into that pro version, but this Auto Disk does work for me. My Dillon powder measures are on the front line, of course, but in a pinch, I would not hesitate to pop the AD on there. Unique works great in 357 mag with 158 grain SWCs for standard and +P sub magnum loads. Best Regards to ya, young Jedi..."use the Force, Luke..."
DON C.- Good question. The only powder that would probably have that problem for me would be 296, but since I only have the base AD, no disk is included that will throw the amount of 296 I need. So all the standard loading charges use powder that the measure has no leaking problem. So the answer is no leaking problem, but I could have that with 296 (or perhaps including H110). Thanks for the post...
I just checked the lee site. You can use the double disk kit with the measure you have. Micro disk is just a disc with very small chambers for tiny charges. If you use it with the double disk kit you can fine tune your drops. So anyway, you can double the volume of your drops for about $14. The micro disk to fine things is sold separately and has a spare hopper with it. I'd post a link but youtube blocks that.
FC, you may not have thought of this, but one can use this measure as a stand-a-lone charger directly into the case, or as I do, in a Lee Hand Press. Little tricky but works!
Charles Edenfield Kinda like that Little Dandy powder measure that was made by RCBS, or was that Lyman, no not Lee...err whatever... Best to ya, Charles, and thanks for the outside the box thinking - good stuff
PAUL ANDRE-Thanks for getting back...I'm still trying to figure out why your AD is short stroking.If you are getting belling of your case, it doesn't matter even if it is the wrong case for the die- you are getting belling,the AD is designed to go to full stroke (dispensing powder), the only way you can short stroke is if the case is not going in far enough to activate the measure - in other words, no neck expansion or belling is being done.If you bell, you get powder. Might want to call Lee...
PAUL-reply3 - just checked with Lee Precision - problem could be 1) measure not screwed all the way onto the powder thru die or 2) worn actuator. Probably is 2). Lee can send you the part or you can send the measure back to Lee and they will either repair or replace...Hope this helps...
tks for the comments. It appears that I have it adjusted properly for the belling that I can tolerate in the bullet seating die. The disk is just not moving far enough to dispense the powder into the powder through die. I can activate it manually when I remove from the press. If I put the powder through die farther into the press, it flares the case to an unacceptable level.
MsFucitall-That was very kind of gun nut to recommend the HLZ - Welcome to the Hot Lead Zone!! Please feel uninhibited in asking questions or posting additional information on anything you feel pertains. I enjoy every comment made in the spirit of community, because that is what we are thanks to YT. My site has no glitz, polish, graphics, music - just practical stuff with a bend towards what you might not see in other YT videos on same subjects. Best Regards...
watch a video of it first though. The pro has a nicer hopper with twist shutoff and is slightly easier to change disks. The downside is that it has a return chain mechanism that might be a nuisance for single stages or turrets. It also costs about $35. For all I know, you may be able to use the double disk kit with the standard autodisk. So look that up before buying.
If you are loading rifle cases of higher volume on a single stage press, why couldn't you set the powder drop for 1/2 the load and just pull the handle twice to achieve the proper load weight ?
I have the Lee ultimate die set. I don't think it has any powder through dies. Has the full length sizer, dead length bullet seater, factory crimp, and the collet neck sizer. Do I have to buy a powder riser die or charging die, or both? Thanks for your work.
Hi, would be good to add how to set up the powder measure on your press and perhaps problems you might strike. I am searching today because my Lee press wont throw any powder. I haven't altered anything yet the thrower wont engage.
b1gdaddy317- Yep, gotta git with the times and go with that Pro version...and why not?? The Lee stuff is so reasonable (and good) Thanks for the info...
I am able to reload rifle I reload 223 & 4570 I will say the 4570 is pushing the limits in my opinion all you need is the double disk set and I found that using the lee rifle precision charging die to be best for reloading rifle .
Thanks big john, I don't have the double disk setup for my Lee as I use my RCBS Uniflow for rifle jobs. But the double disk sounds like a faster way to go...When I do maximum charges, though, I'm still going to be throwing charges into my scale pan to weight each charge. The double disk would be a good way to load ammo that is sub max for us, for sure...Best Regards to ya...
For the version of the Auto-Disk in the video, you would need the Double Disk Kit, p/n 90195. Now here's the problem, the Auto-Disk in the video is a very old version that was discontinued a very long time ago, the one I have was purchased 1986. While the instructions for the thing list 90195 as the part number, which is the same number as what is currently being sold for the Double Disk Kit, I'm honestly not sure if the new part will work, although looking at the pictures of the new kit it appears that the only difference is the new one is plastic while the vintage one has metal parts. FWIW, for large volumes of propellant, a powder drop should only be used to get close to the final weight, and you should trickle up to your target, since the things have a finite number disk combinations which translate into weights, and really are not that accurate, especially with stick powders that you typically use in a rifle round.
PAUL-reply2-I'm thinking, is it possible that you have not threaded the AD all the way onto the powder thru die? This could cause the short stroking...
Hi, Fortune Cookie! I’m looking to purchase an automatic powder dispenser for my Breech Lock Challenger single stage press. I’m thinking both the Pro Auto Disk and the Lee Auto Drum would be great choices. My concern is accuracy and not going over the “never exceed” loads. I’m thinking the auto disk would put me in the range of my target load, whereas the Auto drum would be exact. Do you have any recommendations for one over the other? I would be loading 9mm, 115 gr. Thank you for your insight, as well as all of the videos you post on product reviews. I love them! Thank you, Laura
I purchased this after watching many videos. I worked great for my cowboy 45colt loads. Consitant throws. Did have to go to the next hole up. No issuies. 45 of do have one questi in, so you anneal your brass?
Preston Jarrells - Have never annealed even one casing - Straight wall handgun brass needs no annealing. Rifle brass does if shot more than 6 times. I do not shoot my rifle brass more than 6 times. Annealing can be done in many ways including hot salt. Good shootin' to ya, FC Steve
@@FortuneCookie45LC thanks for the in I shoot 38spl, 45colt. Forgot to say trail boss was the powder. Thanks again. Cowboy shoot at high noon tomorrow.
PAUL ANDRE-Welcome to the Hot Lead Zone-I'm sure that you will agree that shooting is fascinating and practical activity. Appreciate your comments and questions - I am a bit baffled (how's that for a pun) that your AD is not dispensing powder - If your powder thru die is 1) the right die for the caliber case 2) die adjusted to properly expand the internal of the neck area of the case (and bell if for lead bullets) 3)the disk is being pushed all the way over to line up powder chamber... (reply1)
Can you upgrade the powder hopper for that particular one you have because I have the same powder disk but would like to know if I can throw in it the round hopper for double disk powder kit
Fortune cookie I've been having a little bit of an issue with my auto drum with IMR 4064 extruded stick powder I set my scale at 43.3 grains of IMR 4064. I'm getting powder throws from 43.3 or I should say 43 grains flat 244 grains and everything in between. Cleaned out the powder measure of all oil. Still not getting a good charge throw. Have noticed a slight popping cavitation noise as you described backed off of the drum tensioning screw 1/8 of a turn and seem to eliminate the popping noise but still throwing an accurate powder. Called Lee They said that this is normal with stick powder, however I saw you in one of your videos throwing really close to your target number on extruded stick powder. Any ideas on what I can do to fix the problem I thought about lubricating all surface areas with a dry graphite lubricant to reduce the possibility of bridging powder. Any thoughts on that would be appreciated, thank you very much David.
Echo and the Bunnyman - Yes, I found the LADPM to drop accurate charges with the stick powders...however, the no click no pop is very important. What Dave (Thors Axe777) and I have found is that if we run the neck expand mouth flare first, and then run the second time with the LADPM attached, all throws are smooth and for us - accurate within 1/10th grain. If you get accurate throws using the other powder types, then you will have to determine if you will accept Lee's explanation or not. I have 14 additional drums and the ability to switch out preset drums is nice. Most users of this measure are happy, but there are some out there that have had problems. This measure has been a real winner for Lee, so I'd be surprised if they won't continue to work with you on this. If you are getting a lot of pops and clicks, that would be a reason to ask for an exchange. Best to ya, FC Steve
@@FortuneCookie45LC I think I found the problem I took it apart after reading your reply and I noticed that there was a bit of a lip where the powder drops from the hopper into the drum the actual opening had a little bit of a lip so that when the drum rotated to dump the powder it would hold back some grains on the inside on this lip. Was wondering if just using some wet sand paper a real high number like 1200 wet sand and sand that lip open so that it's totally round at the opening of the chamber if that makes sense? To you? Do you think that this would be okay to do as long as I didn't remove too much material and made it just open and not a bit with an overhang?
I just got my auto disk in today, the spring drags on the underside of the cast aluminum right in the middle of the spring on a "ridge line" under the casted plate, is this normal and or intentional to "oscillate" the reservoir for better powder fill? Or should I adjust and bend the end hooks on the spring to get the spring away from the underside of the base plate so it doesnt drag at all? Your videos have been a so very helpful to me, thank you FC45LC!
deadhorse - I’m in WA state as we speak. Will have to check on this next week. But with all the traveling, you might have to repost this question later if it slips my mind. We YT posters don’t have traveling secretaries. Have a great 4th.. FC Steve
I have the exact setup that you are showing here but when I raise the case into the die, it will not charge with powder. Everything else appears to work. what am I doing wrong?
The measure that he has was discontinued and replaced with the current version a long time ago. Owning both, you really want the new version as the accuracy is the same, but the new version is a lot easier to install on the press, you can remove just the hopper part, and change the metering disks a lot easier.
dead horse - Easy one - the Lee Auto Drum PM - the latest ones are reporting to have all the leaking and clicking problems worked out...and the ones worked pretty good (the bugs were manageable). Have a great 4th..FC Steve
Zack Jones-Thanks for your good comment. The Lee Auto Disk is good for any reloader, and you will find use for it no matter where your reloading tastes and interests take you...Best Regards...
+sksman71 -- Go ahead and take the expanding powder through die and drop out the expander. When you examine the part that does the expanding you will see one of two things - 1) the expander portion is straight all the way to the base - that means the expansion is a straight taper. 2) the expander is straight but then has an additional outward bend near the base - that means the mouth of the case will get a flare of the case mouth needed for seating cast bullets. 1) is for seating regular jacketed bullets that are often the case for the 9mm. 2) is needed for cast bullets and if you don't have that, seating cast bullets will be a bear. I don't know which one you have, but you only have one or the other. Note, if you are able to put the case against the base during the press stroke, you will destroy the case - this should not be possible. In addition, Lee has engineered it all so that the expansion and any mouth flare are done as the measure is activated - this also happens with the new Lee Auto Drum measure. You might have to contact Lee if what you have sill not allow you to do what you want. Best to ya, FC
Thanks for the info.It was my fault.I had the wrong die in there and the expanding paet was wrong.I had cleanned awhile back mixed up the parts for the powder through die with the crimp die.It works fine now.
It's a old video but I still love the intro. "Coming to you from the hot lead zone." Yes.
I know that this is an old video, but it's the clearest video on TH-cam on using this powder measure, so much appreciated. I use a Redding #3 powder measure for loading for most of my rifle cartridges, but I wanted something for loading my handgun cartridges when I'm loading a couple hundred at a time and this is what I'm going to order for my classic turret press. I do want to note that you can now buy the double disk kit to load rifle cartridges like .223. I'm not sure if this was available when you did this video.
...I used this measure for a number of years - when Lee introduced the hopper with the brass insets and the adjustable power bar it made the job of setting charges so much easier and reduced the possibility of breaking thg hopper if you over torqued those screws
I am so glad I watched your video! I loaded up 200 rounds of ammo over the weekend using a combination of Lee dippers and a digital scale and it was such a pain. This addition to my single stage press should really speed things up.
jas251000-Thanks for the additional info. My AutoDisk is for backing up my Dillons for pistol loading, so it is really all I need. But it's good to know that they have designed to deal with the complaints on the original...
I get between -1 grain to +1grain of what it is set at. It works great and there is a double disk powder measure for rifles. Also seems like it measures finer powder out with better accuracy.
PAUL-Thanks for getting back - that's good work. Loading the 9 these days makes you a star!! We used to see lots of 9mm and 22 brass all over the range, now just not there anymore. Next thing you know, you're going to be casting bullets for your 9 and 45 - or not. Good reloadin' and good shootin' to ya....
I like your fortune cookie thing you do in the vids nice lil legacy!
Excellent video! This has been very helpful. Thanks for the great info.
Dale Danielson - What I didn't get to is that Lee has an upgraded version, as well as double disk kits to increase the charges thrown for rifle loading. And there is an adjustable disk so that any in between pistol charges can be thrown...Good reloadin' to ya...
Reply2-...with the powder thru die opening, 4) there are no obstructions or powder bridging (clog is rare) the AD is a very reliable system. If the disk is short stroking because die is not adjusted far enough into the press, that is a possible cause. You can see the disk do its job if adjusted properly by watching the slide bring the powder charge to the top of the die. Hope this helps...
armaggedonite-Thanks for the good advice. Will look into it more in depth. I actually bought two of those ADs and gave one to a friend who was getting into reloading - kept the other for a back up to my other measures. Now I'm putting it on the line - why not? It's a good piece of equipment - 8 charges out of 10 right on the money and the other 2 just off by .1 grain with that powder. Might not be as accurate with other powders though. But very usable...
Yours looks really nice, metal bottom where mine is all plastic. Newer I guess? Anyways, thanks for the tips.
The pro version with the double disk and or microdisk kit lets you get charges in between or double the volume. Those parts will set you back another $25, but it adds a lot of versatility and enough volume to do .308 Win.
The Lee double disk kit, allows you to stack disk on top of each other doubling the charge volume.
+Randy Davis -- Yes, but the new Lee Auto Drum PM is really doing well...Best to ya, FC
monitor1862-very perceptive young Jedi - I'll have to look into that pro version, but this Auto Disk does work for me. My Dillon powder measures are on the front line, of course, but in a pinch, I would not hesitate to pop the AD on there. Unique works great in 357 mag with 158 grain SWCs for standard and +P sub magnum loads. Best Regards to ya, young Jedi..."use the Force, Luke..."
DON C.- Good question. The only powder that would probably have that problem for me would be 296, but since I only have the base AD, no disk is included that will throw the amount of 296 I need. So all the standard loading charges use powder that the measure has no leaking problem. So the answer is no leaking problem, but I could have that with 296 (or perhaps including H110). Thanks for the post...
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I just checked the lee site. You can use the double disk kit with the measure you have. Micro disk is just a disc with very small chambers for tiny charges. If you use it with the double disk kit you can fine tune your drops. So anyway, you can double the volume of your drops for about $14. The micro disk to fine things is sold separately and has a spare hopper with it. I'd post a link but youtube blocks that.
FC, you may not have thought of this, but one can use this measure as a stand-a-lone charger directly into the case, or as I do, in a Lee Hand Press. Little tricky but works!
Charles Edenfield Kinda like that Little Dandy powder measure that was made by RCBS, or was that Lyman, no not Lee...err whatever... Best to ya, Charles, and thanks for the outside the box thinking - good stuff
If you find longer screws you can use it fro rifle you stack the disks on top of each other
PAUL ANDRE-Thanks for getting back...I'm still trying to figure out why your AD is short stroking.If you are getting belling of your case, it doesn't matter even if it is the wrong case for the die- you are getting belling,the AD is designed to go to full stroke (dispensing powder), the only way you can short stroke is if the case is not going in far enough to activate the measure - in other words, no neck expansion or belling is being done.If you bell, you get powder. Might want to call Lee...
PAUL-reply3 - just checked with Lee Precision - problem could be 1) measure not screwed all the way onto the powder thru die or 2) worn actuator. Probably is 2). Lee can send you the part or you can send the measure back to Lee and they will either repair or replace...Hope this helps...
tks for the comments. It appears that I have it adjusted properly for the belling that I can tolerate in the bullet seating die. The disk is just not moving far enough to dispense the powder into the powder through die. I can activate it manually when I remove from the press. If I put the powder through die farther into the press, it flares the case to an unacceptable level.
...when it came to loading cases with a large capacity I switched to the Dillon RL550B - stacking those disks sucked...
MsFucitall-That was very kind of gun nut to recommend the HLZ - Welcome to the Hot Lead Zone!! Please feel uninhibited in asking questions or posting additional information on anything you feel pertains. I enjoy every comment made in the spirit of community, because that is what we are thanks to YT. My site has no glitz, polish, graphics, music - just practical stuff with a bend towards what you might not see in other YT videos on same subjects. Best Regards...
watch a video of it first though. The pro has a nicer hopper with twist shutoff and is slightly easier to change disks. The downside is that it has a return chain mechanism that might be a nuisance for single stages or turrets. It also costs about $35. For all I know, you may be able to use the double disk kit with the standard autodisk. So look that up before buying.
I got it to work great for 9MM but not for the 45ACP. I will keep trying but it is worth it for just the 9's!
If you are loading rifle cases of higher volume on a single stage press, why couldn't you set the powder drop for 1/2 the load and just pull the handle twice to achieve the proper load weight ?
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I have the Lee ultimate die set. I don't think it has any powder through dies. Has the full length sizer, dead length bullet seater, factory crimp, and the collet neck sizer. Do I have to buy a powder riser die or charging die, or both?
Thanks for your work.
armaggedonite - Looks like I'm going to have to get with the latest and greatest...it's always that way it seems...Thanks for the info...
Hi, would be good to add how to set up the powder measure on your press and perhaps problems you might strike. I am searching today because my Lee press wont throw any powder. I haven't altered anything yet the thrower wont engage.
Ya it dose with cfe223 powder in to fine of a powder the cfe
pistol powder works ok
walter axt - Thanks for the tip on the CFE powders...Best Regards, FC
b1gdaddy317- Yep, gotta git with the times and go with that Pro version...and why not?? The Lee stuff is so reasonable (and good) Thanks for the info...
I am able to reload rifle I reload 223 & 4570 I will say the 4570 is pushing the limits in my opinion all you need is the double disk set and I found that using the lee rifle precision charging die to be best for reloading rifle .
Thanks big john, I don't have the double disk setup for my Lee as I use my RCBS Uniflow for rifle jobs. But the double disk sounds like a faster way to go...When I do maximum charges, though, I'm still going to be throwing charges into my scale pan to weight each charge. The double disk would be a good way to load ammo that is sub max for us, for sure...Best Regards to ya...
I have a lee auto disk just like yours, my question is how do I use it for rifles larger than .223/ .556
For the version of the Auto-Disk in the video, you would need the Double Disk Kit, p/n 90195. Now here's the problem, the Auto-Disk in the video is a very old version that was discontinued a very long time ago, the one I have was purchased 1986. While the instructions for the thing list 90195 as the part number, which is the same number as what is currently being sold for the Double Disk Kit, I'm honestly not sure if the new part will work, although looking at the pictures of the new kit it appears that the only difference is the new one is plastic while the vintage one has metal parts. FWIW, for large volumes of propellant, a powder drop should only be used to get close to the final weight, and you should trickle up to your target, since the things have a finite number disk combinations which translate into weights, and really are not that accurate, especially with stick powders that you typically use in a rifle round.
PAUL-reply2-I'm thinking, is it possible that you have not threaded the AD all the way onto the powder thru die? This could cause the short stroking...
italianrelic - no relic, just a more seasoned version of the Italian Stallion...Thanks for the comment and the good word...Best Regards...
Hi, Fortune Cookie!
I’m looking to purchase an automatic powder dispenser for my Breech Lock Challenger single stage press. I’m thinking both the Pro Auto Disk and the Lee Auto Drum would be great choices. My concern is accuracy and not going over the “never exceed” loads. I’m thinking the auto disk would put me in the range of my target load, whereas the Auto drum would be exact.
Do you have any recommendations for one over the other? I would be loading 9mm, 115 gr.
Thank you for your insight, as well as all of the videos you post on product reviews. I love them!
Thank you,
Laura
I purchased this after watching many videos. I worked great for my cowboy 45colt loads. Consitant throws. Did have to go to the next hole up. No issuies.
45 of do have one questi in, so you anneal your brass?
Preston Jarrells - Have never annealed even one casing - Straight wall handgun brass needs no annealing. Rifle brass does if shot more than 6 times. I do not shoot my rifle brass more than 6 times. Annealing can be done in many ways including hot salt. Good shootin' to ya, FC Steve
@@FortuneCookie45LC thanks for the in I shoot 38spl, 45colt. Forgot to say trail boss was the powder. Thanks again. Cowboy shoot at high noon tomorrow.
Can you use this with the lee hand press?
PAUL ANDRE-Welcome to the Hot Lead Zone-I'm sure that you will agree that shooting is fascinating and practical activity. Appreciate your comments and questions - I am a bit baffled (how's that for a pun) that your AD is not dispensing powder - If your powder thru die is 1) the right die for the caliber case 2) die adjusted to properly expand the internal of the neck area of the case (and bell if for lead bullets) 3)the disk is being pushed all the way over to line up powder chamber... (reply1)
Can you upgrade the powder hopper for that particular one you have because I have the same powder disk but would like to know if I can throw in it the round hopper for double disk powder kit
No, the powder drop he is showing is a very old version that was discontinued a long time ago.
Fortune cookie I've been having a little bit of an issue with my auto drum with IMR 4064 extruded stick powder I set my scale at 43.3 grains of IMR 4064. I'm getting powder throws from 43.3 or I should say 43 grains flat 244 grains and everything in between. Cleaned out the powder measure of all oil. Still not getting a good charge throw. Have noticed a slight popping cavitation noise as you described backed off of the drum tensioning screw 1/8 of a turn and seem to eliminate the popping noise but still throwing an accurate powder. Called Lee They said that this is normal with stick powder, however I saw you in one of your videos throwing really close to your target number on extruded stick powder. Any ideas on what I can do to fix the problem I thought about lubricating all surface areas with a dry graphite lubricant to reduce the possibility of bridging powder. Any thoughts on that would be appreciated, thank you very much David.
Echo and the Bunnyman - Yes, I found the LADPM to drop accurate charges with the stick powders...however, the no click no pop is very important. What Dave (Thors Axe777) and I have found is that if we run the neck expand mouth flare first, and then run the second time with the LADPM attached, all throws are smooth and for us - accurate within 1/10th grain. If you get accurate throws using the other powder types, then you will have to determine if you will accept Lee's explanation or not. I have 14 additional drums and the ability to switch out preset drums is nice. Most users of this measure are happy, but there are some out there that have had problems. This measure has been a real winner for Lee, so I'd be surprised if they won't continue to work with you on this. If you are getting a lot of pops and clicks, that would be a reason to ask for an exchange. Best to ya, FC Steve
@@FortuneCookie45LC I think I found the problem I took it apart after reading your reply and I noticed that there was a bit of a lip where the powder drops from the hopper into the drum the actual opening had a little bit of a lip so that when the drum rotated to dump the powder it would hold back some grains on the inside on this lip. Was wondering if just using some wet sand paper a real high number like 1200 wet sand and sand that lip open so that it's totally round at the opening of the chamber if that makes sense? To you? Do you think that this would be okay to do as long as I didn't remove too much material and made it just open and not a bit with an overhang?
I just got my auto disk in today, the spring drags on the underside of the cast aluminum right in the middle of the spring on a "ridge line" under the casted plate, is this normal and or intentional to "oscillate" the reservoir for better powder fill? Or should I adjust and bend the end hooks on the spring to get the spring away from the underside of the base plate so it doesnt drag at all? Your videos have been a so very helpful to me, thank you FC45LC!
deadhorse - I’m in WA state as we speak. Will have to check on this next week. But with all the traveling, you might have to repost this question later if it slips my mind. We YT posters don’t have traveling secretaries. Have a great 4th.. FC Steve
Do you ever get leaky powder?
I have the exact setup that you are showing here but when I raise the case into the die, it will not charge with powder. Everything else appears to work. what am I doing wrong?
Whare do I get one I looked on Amazon and eBay and lee they did not have that one just the others. ?
The measure that he has was discontinued and replaced with the current version a long time ago. Owning both, you really want the new version as the accuracy is the same, but the new version is a lot easier to install on the press, you can remove just the hopper part, and change the metering disks a lot easier.
Out of all the lee powder measures for the new lee auto breech lock press which one would you recommend for 9mm?
dead horse - Easy one - the Lee Auto Drum PM - the latest ones are reporting to have all the leaking and clicking problems worked out...and the ones worked pretty good (the bugs were manageable). Have a great 4th..FC Steve
Thanks for not responding attempted several times and didn’t get any response from you
i can only load 3.5 with smallest disc, i need to go 3.3
FD - You can carefully use a Dremel to open up the disc just a tiny tad and presto...you have your 3.5.. Best to ya, FC Steve
Zack Jones-Thanks for your good comment. The Lee Auto Disk is good for any reloader, and you will find use for it no matter where your reloading tastes and interests take you...Best Regards...
I'm having trouble using the lee 9mm powder expanding die with the Lee auto dispencer.
+sksman71 -- Go ahead and take the expanding powder through die and drop out the expander. When you examine the part that does the expanding you will see one of two things - 1) the expander portion is straight all the way to the base - that means the expansion is a straight taper. 2) the expander is straight but then has an additional outward bend near the base - that means the mouth of the case will get a flare of the case mouth needed for seating cast bullets. 1) is for seating regular jacketed bullets that are often the case for the 9mm. 2) is needed for cast bullets and if you don't have that, seating cast bullets will be a bear. I don't know which one you have, but you only have one or the other. Note, if you are able to put the case against the base during the press stroke, you will destroy the case - this should not be possible. In addition, Lee has engineered it all so that the expansion and any mouth flare are done as the measure is activated - this also happens with the new Lee Auto Drum measure. You might have to contact Lee if what you have sill not allow you to do what you want. Best to ya, FC
Thanks for the info.It was my fault.I had the wrong die in there and the expanding paet was wrong.I had cleanned awhile back mixed up the parts for the powder through die with the crimp die.It works fine now.
+sksman71 -- Oh yes, those parts can interchange a fair bit - glad you got that sorted out... Have a great day, FC
FortuneCookie45LC thanks for your help and your channel
Lee part number 90195
I did not like that version. I had better luck with the Pro version.
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