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I can only mirror what daboone has offered, not only should the disks be dried, and prepped as he explained but also the plug in the powder through charging die as it is oiled when packaged for sale. I actually place all this in case dryer now that I have one, and then it all goes into a clear plastic container where I use powder to condition it. I slowly shake/swirl the powder in the container until I see that it is not sticking to any of the parts.daboone wrote:I don't know your experience level so forgive me for these suggestions if they sound simplistic.
First I'd take the measure apart and stick it in the kitchen sink and wash it with the detergent that lives there. After drying, with out rinsing, lube it up with a little graphite and then run at least one hopper full of powder thru it.
Secondly be sure to operate the ram in a smooth up and down motion with out jamming it into the stops. Consistency in operation of the press and the PM is mandatory for consistent powder delivery.
daboone wrote:The Lee Auto Disk is a consistant PM. But like most PMs it's not perfect for every powder, especially extruded/stick powders.
I've never use CFE 223 but being one of the newer powder I bet it's not a long stick powder. Bullseye is a ball type powder. If Bullseye is giving you +/- .2 grains that is too wide of a margin. With a rifle powder loads +/- .2 isn't that bad.
I don't know your experience level so forgive me for these suggestions if they sound simplistic.
First I'd take the measure apart and stick it in the kitchen sink and wash it with the detergent that lives there. After drying, with out rinsing, lube it up with a little graphite and then run at least one hopper full of a powder thru it.
Secondly be sure to operate the ram in a smooth up and down motion with out jamming it into the stops. Consistency in operation of the press and the PM is mandatory for consistent powder delivery.
Thank you, I took your advice and pulled the powder assembly down and cleaned it thoroughly, it needed it. I often take the loaders down and clan them, but for some reason I neglected the powder measures. Thank you for helping.
I've collected and used 10 different PMs. My favorites are all Lee's except for long stick powder like IMR4350. Not one of them (except the Quick Measure, think $$$) is perfect for every every type of powder. Most are great with ball powders, some with flake and some with sticks, up to a point. Learning for my methods of operation which PM works best with what powder type was a worth while learning curve. As said I've become fond of Lee's measure just because they work for most combinations of powders. For me the Auto Disk is measure is consistent with ball and flakes.
If anyone is thinking about the Quick Measure I have a few comments. It's expensive all by itself and the price doubles if the progressive option is added. Second it's kind of a pain to set up and adjust. But once that is done is is very Very consistent even with powders like IMR 4350.
Thank you that is what I did, got it cleaned up and running well.daboone wrote:The Lee Auto Disk is a consistant PM. But like most PMs it's not perfect for every powder, especially extruded/stick powders.
I've never use CFE 223 but being one of the newer powder I bet it's not a long stick powder. Bullseye is a ball type powder. If Bullseye is giving you +/- .2 grains that is too wide of a margin. With a rifle powder loads +/- .2 isn't that bad.
I don't know your experience level so forgive me for these suggestions if they sound simplistic.
First I'd take the measure apart and stick it in the kitchen sink and wash it with the detergent that lives there. After drying, with out rinsing, lube it up with a little graphite and then run at least one hopper full of a powder thru it.
Secondly be sure to operate the ram in a smooth up and down motion with out jamming it into the stops. Consistency in operation of the press and the PM is mandatory for consistent powder delivery.
I've collected and used 10 different PMs. My favorites are all Lee's except for long stick powder like IMR4350. Not one of them (except the Quick Measure, think $$$) is perfect for every every type of powder. Most are great with ball powders, some with flake and some with sticks, up to a point. Learning for my methods of operation which PM works best with what powder type was a worth while learning curve. As said I've become fond of Lee's measure just because they work for most combinations of powders. For me the Auto Disk is measure is consistent with ball and flakes.
If anyone is thinking about the Quick Measure I have a few comments. It's expensive all by itself and the price doubles if the progressive option is added. Second it's kind of a pain to set up and adjust. But once that is done is is very Very consistent even with powders like IMR 4350.
This. I tried everything to get my Auto Disk and Auto Drum to drop Bullseye (and other powders) consistently, but in the end I bought a beam scale and found out the the Lee powder measures were very consistent, it was my digital scale that was not.PBaholic wrote:What are you measuring with?
I finally bought a triple beam scale, and found my electronic scale was not all that accurate.