Leaky Powder Measures
- Thread starter redhawk41
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Sometimes these leaks are caused by worn drop tubes. They reach the point of erosion to where cases don't fit up as well. This is aggravated by using flake type powders - Hodgdon LilGun for one. Guess the only fix is a new drop tube or catch the dribblings someway as you mentioned.
well now, as soon as i specify which powder measure i have the only advice i will get is, "get a better powder measure."
yes yes yes, i know the powder measure i am using is not the best in the world, but i got into reloading to try and get a little more bang for the buck, if you will, so i am, for now, trying to avoid spending any more money on equipment and using that money for components instead.
the $50 i would spend on a nice rcbs or lyman measure translates into lots, and i mean lots, of rounds.
and finally, since you asked, i have the lee perfect powder measure that came with the anniversary kit.
so any better ideas than the paper to catch the powder spray?
yes yes yes, i know the powder measure i am using is not the best in the world, but i got into reloading to try and get a little more bang for the buck, if you will, so i am, for now, trying to avoid spending any more money on equipment and using that money for components instead.
the $50 i would spend on a nice rcbs or lyman measure translates into lots, and i mean lots, of rounds.
and finally, since you asked, i have the lee perfect powder measure that came with the anniversary kit.
so any better ideas than the paper to catch the powder spray?
I bought the Lee Anniversary Kit about 8 months ago and have loaded several hundred rounds of 38/357, 45 ACP, .223, and 30-06 with different powder types. (Ball, flake, and stick) So far I have had no leakage from the powder measure. I read in the manual that comes with it that you can tighten the screw that holds the drum together if you do have leakage. Have you tried that?
I think the Lee kit is great, it does all I ask of it, and the only problems I have had were caused by me. (No, I didn't read the instructions good the first time, but after reading good I was able to solve my problems)
I would try the tighten the screw bit and see if that helps your leakage.
Good Luck,
Will
I think the Lee kit is great, it does all I ask of it, and the only problems I have had were caused by me. (No, I didn't read the instructions good the first time, but after reading good I was able to solve my problems)
I would try the tighten the screw bit and see if that helps your leakage.
Good Luck,
Will
The measure I use is a Redding #3. The drop tube is plastic. Over time and usage, it is not as smooth as when new. When charging 22 Hornet cases, I occasionally spring a powder leak. Necks on the Hornet are thin and fragile, so care must be taken avoid deforming the little boogers by jamming them into the drop tube too forcefully.
The Redding measure is a quality product, as is the rest of their gear. Once adjusted, it will not change.
The Redding measure is a quality product, as is the rest of their gear. Once adjusted, it will not change.
