Lee Hopper extension
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jekemi2005
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Lee Hopper extension
has anyone ever tried to build an extension to the Lee powder measure hopper on either the Auto-Drum or Auto-Disk round, red, plastic hopper. I'd like to add an extension so It could hold more powder but wonder if there is any reason why it can't be done?
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Re: Lee Hopper extension
The hoppers have a slight tapper to them. I cut the bottom part off a hopper and inserted it into the top of the hopper on the powder measure. Then ran a bead of plastic glue around where they joined. It comes close to doubling the capacity.
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Re: Lee Hopper extension
Ah youth! When a hopper runs low around here it's time for another cup of coffee or emptying the bladder. 
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Re: Lee Hopper extension
LOL ain't that the truth.daboone wrote:Ah youth! When a hopper runs low around here it's time for another cup of coffee or emptying the bladder.
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Re: Lee Hopper extension
On my pro1000 I'll check every consumable each time I have to refill the case feeder. In .38spl that's about every 80 rounds, in .45ACP it's about every 100 rounds. I then refill the case feeder, refill the primer tray, and refill the powder hopper, no matter if it's empty or not.
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