LEE Powder Measure?

[lovemachine]

Is anyone using the Lee Pro Auto-Disk Powder Measure on their Lee Classic Turret Press? Also, are there any disadvantages to using it on the press versus using the bench mounted powder measure. Will I need a riser block to make it work on the press?

 

[rimfire_crazed]

If it comes in the kit, you should have all of the hardware you need to mount it on the press. The advantage is that with an auto indexing press, you can do semi-progressive reloading. The disadvantage is that if you want to weigh your charges you'll have to charge the case and then dump it into your scale pan.

 

[lovemachine]

I'm not buying the kit. The pro-auto powder measure isn't actually designed for the Turret Press. But, it can be "made" to work, from what I read.

So I'm just wanting to know how I can get it to work.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

I was thinking of the Auto-Disk Powder Measure.

 

[mdemetz]

I'm not buying the kit. The pro-auto powder measure isn't actually designed for
the Turret Press. But, it can be "made" to work, from what I read.

So
I'm just wanting to know how I can get it to work.

The Autodisk and Pro Autodisk both work great with the turret press. Maybe your thinking of the Perfect Powder Measure? If you get an autodisk from a progressive kit, it may only have the chain return and like the PPM will not work with the turret. You need the spring return. You may also need the riser to clear the Saftey Primer and some tall dies. The Pro also comes with the swivel adapter(the non-pro can be upgraded).

 

[XtremeVel]

I'm not buying the kit. The pro-auto powder measure isn't actually designed for the Turret Press. But, it can be "made" to work, from what I read.

So I'm just wanting to know how I can get it to work.

The Autodisk and Pro Autodisk both work great with the turret press. Maybe your thinking of the Perfect Powder Measure? If you get an autodisk from a progressive kit, it may only have the chain return and like the PPM will not work with the turret. You need the spring return. You may also need the riser to clear the Saftey Primer and some tall dies. The Pro also comes with the swivel adapter(the non-pro can be upgraded).

I don't know why they say the Pro auto-disk isn't actually designed for the Turret, but rather for the Lee Pro-1000 and Loadmaster presses.

It works great on the turret ! Actually, I have 12 of them. It will also come with EVERYTHING you will need to adapt it to their turret minus the powder thru expander die of course.

The first (11) I bought came with the riser already assembled, but I did have to change out the slide arm and add the larger of the (2) springs to make it capatible with the turret ( maybe 5 minute job if that). The last one I just recieved from Midway, maybe a month ago, came already set up for the turret out of the box. So in worse case, all you would need to do is swap out slide arms and remove smaller spring and install the larger spring. Also on turret, the chain isn't needed.

Instructions aren't the greatest, but easy way to know if you have it right is after you are done, only remaining parts you should have left over if using on a turret are the smaller spring, (1) slide arm with 3 holes, and the chain.

Now, if you get the lower priced auto disk ( not the pro ) , you would need to add some parts, including a riser.

 

[dagibson1507]

Mine works fine. Like I said on your other post get one for each caliber you load and they make changes less than a minute. Like mentioned above it makes weighing the charges more difficult which is sometimes nice on powders that don't run through it well. They are also cumbersome to store but space is limited for me so that might not be an issue for you.

 

[XtremeVel]

They are also cumbersome to store but space is limited for me so that might not be an issue for you.

Bet many threw their boxes away thru the years because they were cluttering up the loading area. The bottom of Lee's (3) die set box is designed to hold the turret secure when flipped upside down... Empty boxes can be bought at MidwayUSA.

 

[dagibson1507]

All mine came in the square die boxes . Might have to buy some. I've seen your reloading setup xtremevel , modeled most of mine setup after yours and your advice.

 

[XtremeVel]

All mine came in the square die boxes . Might have to buy some. I've seen your reloading setup xtremevel , modeled most of mine setup after yours and your advice.

Yea, the (4) die sets come in the stackable flat boxes... it's the (3) die sets that come in the round ones... Also, at least some rifle sets ( yellow boxes) come in round and will also work.

 

[pinshooter45]

Bet many threw their boxes away thru the years because they were cluttering up the loading area. The bottom of Lee's (3) die set box is designed to hold the turret secure when flipped upside down... Empty boxes can be bought at MidwayUSA.

Wow! I've been thinking about getting a complete shell plate carrier for each caliber I reload, in my Pro 1000. But never thought of that! I might get another if I ever get to the point I need to stack the disks, I can change my disks pretty quick the Shell Plates in the 1000 are a pain to me although I'm getting better at it each time I do it.

 

[Mephitical]

Bet many threw their boxes away thru the years because they were cluttering up the loading area. The bottom of Lee's (3) die set box is designed to hold the turret secure when flipped upside down... Empty boxes can be bought at MidwayUSA.

I like that setup you have.

 

[jim7310]

I have had great success with the autodisk. Disgustingly accurate for the price!

 

[Que]

I just ordered the auto disk and primer today. I can't wait to set it up and reload without having to punch the primers and then hand priming. It's also a bit of a pain to have to measure each load, especially with Clays, but not so much with Tite Group.