powder measures

[wobbly34b]

What are some good powder measures for pistol loads?
I have an RCBS uniflow with a small opening drum and a large drum, but I have been using a Lee perfect, which is getting worn and is dumping a lot of powder out around the drum. Don't know if it can be re-built.

Thanks for any replies.
Bob

 

[Big Old Boy]

I have the Rcbs chargemaster that I do enjoy but then I’m never in a hurry.

 

[WIL TERRY]

The RCBS Uniflow is nothing short of superb. Learn to use it correctly and you're set for life. Make SURE it has powder baffles installed.
And so it goes...

 

[daveg.inkc]

I have a Hornady that works great. I would recommend it.

 

[DGW1949]

What are some good powder measures for pistol loads?
I have an RCBS uniflow with a small opening drum and a large drum, but I have been using a Lee perfect, which is getting worn and is dumping a lot of powder out around the drum. Don't know if it can be re-built.

Thanks for any replies.
Bob

On mine, all I've ever had to do was tighten the pivot screw (center the handle). The last time I did that, it quit leaking at all. I haven't took it apart to look, but I think that that is probably because after several years, the faces of the O-ring have finally become flat enough that it's sealing right.

If you try that and it works, don't forget to re-verify the charge it's actually throwing before putting it back into service.

Hope this helps.

DGW

 

[woodperson]

I like and use the Lee Pro Auto Disk and charge though the expanding die.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

The Lee not-so-perfect powder measure works well for me with coarse powder like Unique and Universal and Blue Dot as well as some stick rifle powder like H4895 but leaks with ball powder. I use the RCBS Uniflow with small cylinder for ball powders like H110, Accurate #9, HP-38 and W748.

BTW - The Lee powder measure is cheap to replace. bout $25.

 

[wobbly34b]

H110 is what I was having the most leakage with in my Lee perfect.
Took the Lee out of service and cleaned up my Uni-flow. Will give it a try for awhile.

 

[Rick Courtright]

Hi,

That Lee measure can be readjusted to compensate for wear easily. If memory serves, the screw on the drum is supposed to be tightened to where a one pound load on the handle just turns it. Dunno where I read that: instruction sheet or 1st Ed. of Mr. Lee's "Modern Reloading" book? I tried it after cleaning up too much leaked 296. Surprise! The guys at Lee have got it figured out...

Rick C

 

[mhblaw]

I use the RCBS "Lil Dandy" for my revolver loading. Granted, you need several rotors, but no need to make adjustments to a variable drum either.

 

[Divernhunter]

I have run many pounds of H-110 thru my Uniflow and have done so with very accurate measurements. I use the funnel trick and a smooth same handle motion to get great results.

 

[rangerbob]

The RCBS Uniflow is the standard in most ballistic labs. Mine has worked flawlessly for 15 years. I use the Lee Pro auto disk on my Dillion 550 tool heads with Lee dies on most of my pistol calibers. I must have about 15 of them, once you set them, they stay set as long as one doesn't change the powder or load. Ball powders like 296/H110 are almost like trying to pour sand, but the Uniflow doesn't miss a beat. Of late, I've been using the new Lee measure that is mostly brass and polymer with good results, at least with CFE BLK. Bob!!

 

[DeletedMember275]

I've been using an RCBS Uniflow since 1976 for both pistol and rifle loads. Another good measure is the Lyman 55, which while somehwat tedious to fine-tune, is nearly infinitely adjustable.

 

[375supermag]

I use the RCBS "Lil Dandy" for my revolver loading. Granted, you need several rotors, but no need to make adjustments to a variable drum either.

I have been using the same powder measure for years and years for my handgun reloading.
Once you figure out which rotor throws the correct amount of a particular powder , then you can depend on it to work every time if you cycle it in a consistent manner

 

[Three50seven]

The Little Dandy is definitely the way to go if you're loading pistol calibers. I believe they've been discontinued, but they are still out there and you can usually find them along with several rotors for a decent price.

 

[Pistolero]

I've used the Little Dandy for many years.

 

[Greenjoytj]

The Redding Match-Grade Powder Measure 3BRK Includes both metering chambers . . . ITEMNO.03700. . .$339.95
The pistol metering chamber is for 0 to 10 grains.
The rifle metering chamber is for 5 to 100 grains.
This measure works great, but like all mresure of this type the operator needs to learn to move the dispensers handle with even steady motions.

 

[Psb1911]

I use three Lyman 55's, two RCBS Uniflows and a Ohaus Duo-measure.