I've had that measure for a two or three years. It doesn't have the bottle adapter but rather the standard red cylinder. I really like it and have bought the plastic drums that enable me to have several loads without changing anything but the drum itself. I really recommend it.
I have been using this measure for about a year now and I like it. It holds the measurement well and adjusting is easy. The only critique I have is that the powder hopper is a little small and you have to remove it completely to fill it. Other than that, it works pretty well.
You need to speed up the lever swings in both directions and let the mechanism reach its limit of travel with a gentle tap. You’re being too gentle with it. This will usually tighten up the throw stats and is what most powder measure manufacturers recommend.
ruclips.net/video/B_Ov4Zf4icQ/видео.htmlfeature=shared Jump to 53:06. He raps on the fill and empty stroke. I thought this would negatively affect the charge uniformity, but the more I investigate correctly using a powder measure, the most I see experts doing something similar.
I don't own one, but those are good numbers. I would not trickle powder with those numbers especially for rifle cases from 223 size and up unless I was loading a max load. I use Lyman 55 and RCBS Uniflow. Large grain extruded powder will not be accurate with any gravity fed hand operated powder dispenser no matter how much $$ you spend.
I haven't seen many of your videos yet but this one I would have liked better if you would have put other powder measures in the mix as a comparison. Show me who's is more consistent with the same powder. Also show me if running a full powder fill in the unit vrs. a little in it's reserve makes a difference in throw weight. And yes I realize it was showcasing the Lee but not a fair showing if the others aren't included. Unless it's a digital drop I would be hard to convince that the other brands do any better on average in a above board test.
Okay, so what is the best powder thrower for extruded powders like H4350 then? I had heard that this powder measure was a good one for extruded powders.
I have and have been using the Lee 8.6blk dies however I have not found a need to use the crimp die for the 8.6blk. Do you use the crimp die and if so how much of a crimp are you using?
If you are loading heavy subs for a semi-auto, single out a cartridge and measure its OAL, then put it as the second round in a magazine, chamber and fire the first round, allowing the second to be chambered in the same manner as it would in actual use. Eject that round and measure the OAL to see if it has grown from inertia attempting to pull the bullet from the case neck upon chambering. If it has not grown, or shortened in length you should be good to go without crimping.
I just buy one. I see it have some after production litle problems with sharp edges ....its wrong words.(im not speak english).... It have some residues after casting or milling .... That scraping brass drum taht short its live time and make some inconsisents.. But i smoth them (not with file) not it work much beter from my perspective. And i thunk then not should sell product like this for every user.... But for that money im happy anyway :D
Congratulations your always fair on your thoughts. I enjoy watching you reviews .
I've had that measure for a two or three years. It doesn't have the bottle adapter but rather the standard red cylinder. I really like it and have bought the plastic drums that enable me to have several loads without changing anything but the drum itself. I really recommend it.
I have been using this measure for about a year now and I like it. It holds the measurement well and adjusting is easy. The only critique I have is that the powder hopper is a little small and you have to remove it completely to fill it. Other than that, it works pretty well.
I believe it will accept the whole powder bottle
My RCBS does not work all that great either when you put such a small amount of powder in it.
You need to speed up the lever swings in both directions and let the mechanism reach its limit of travel with a gentle tap. You’re being too gentle with it. This will usually tighten up the throw stats and is what most powder measure manufacturers recommend.
@R50_J0 great tip, thank you!
ruclips.net/video/B_Ov4Zf4icQ/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Jump to 53:06. He raps on the fill and empty stroke. I thought this would negatively affect the charge uniformity, but the more I investigate correctly using a powder measure, the most I see experts doing something similar.
I don't own one, but those are good numbers. I would not trickle powder with those numbers especially for rifle cases from 223 size and up unless I was loading a max load. I use Lyman 55 and RCBS Uniflow. Large grain extruded powder will not be accurate with any gravity fed hand operated powder dispenser no matter how much $$ you spend.
Nice job brother.
I like it but I don't like the powder hopper - I put the old-style hopper on it so now it is 'perfect' - IMHO
I can't find anything better than my Reddings, 10, 30 and a 50. My Hornady for large loads I made a different plunger. It meters like the Reddings.
I bought that powder measure, sorry to say it was not accurate nor repeatable. I put it back in the box and set it on the back shelf, not to be used.
If I got it right, you zero the scale every measure ?
I haven't seen many of your videos yet but this one I would have liked better if you would have put other powder measures in the mix as a comparison. Show me who's is more consistent with the same powder. Also show me if running a full powder fill in the unit vrs. a little in it's reserve makes a difference in throw weight.
And yes I realize it was showcasing the Lee but not a fair showing if the others aren't included. Unless it's a digital drop I would be hard to convince that the other brands do any better on average in a above board test.
Okay, so what is the best powder thrower for extruded powders like H4350 then? I had heard that this powder measure was a good one for extruded powders.
Not a fan... Ill stick with my Redding Hornady and RCBS units. ESP the new powder bottle design.
The new powder bottle sucks, but you can put a Hodgdon or Alliant powder bottle in its place.
I have and have been using the Lee 8.6blk dies however I have not found a need to use the crimp die for the 8.6blk. Do you use the crimp die and if so how much of a crimp are you using?
If you are loading heavy subs for a semi-auto, single out a cartridge and measure its OAL, then put it as the second round in a magazine, chamber and fire the first round, allowing the second to be chambered in the same manner as it would in actual use. Eject that round and measure the OAL to see if it has grown from inertia attempting to pull the bullet from the case neck upon chambering. If it has not grown, or shortened in length you should be good to go without crimping.
I just buy one. I see it have some after production litle problems with sharp edges ....its wrong words.(im not speak english).... It have some residues after casting or milling .... That scraping brass drum taht short its live time and make some inconsisents.. But i smoth them (not with file) not it work much beter from my perspective. And i thunk then not should sell product like this for every user.... But for that money im happy anyway :D
Not enough powder in the hopper