[RB98SS]

I just noticed a potential issue with my newer Auto-Disk powder dispenser. When using any of the holes with the largest disk, (1.57 thru 1.09) it appears that the disk does not move entirely forward enough to allow the powder to get dropped into the die. With the powder hopper assembly removed it is easy to see a considerable "ledge" where powder can sit instead of being dropped into the case. Also when I remove my riser, the issue is not quite as bad. If I move the die down a bit more, it addresses the issue but I end up with my cases belled way more than I want.

Can someone with the same setup take a look and see what you come up with?

The die is .44 mag.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa139/rb98ss/DSC_0553.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa139/rb98ss/DSC_0554.jpg

Thanks, Gary

[jcwit]

I noticed the same thing long ago but it didn't create any problem with the powder drop amount. Try dropping 10 charges and weighting each one to check for sure.

Also it might make a difference what kindof powder you're using.

[jfh]

Make sure you have the disk oriented correctly.

There is a slot in the disk for the PTED activation pawl, but you can also end up putting it into another cavity.

Jim H.

[RB98SS]

There is a slot in the disk for the PTED activation pawl, but you can also end up putting it into another cavity.

Nope. Its in the slot alright.

[jcwit]

Are you actually getting different charges or do you think you might have a problem.

[fourdollarbill]

When the powder through expander releases the case it makes a quick jar action that knocks all the stuck powder loose. If you read the Lee web site instructions it does tell this reason. I don't think it would be a problem. I only use the auto disk with less than full power loads due to the possibility of small grain goof up. All my med full to full power loads are scaled.

[RB98SS]

When the powder through expander releases the case it makes a quick jar action that knocks all the stuck powder loose. If you read the Lee web site instructions it does tell this reason.

Where? I couldn't find it.

[RB98SS]

Are you actually getting different charges or do you think you might have a problem.

I have seen a swing of .4 of H110 on one load. Besides, if there's an edge for the powder to hang on it concerns me.

[jcwit]

In looking at the picture no bigger than the ledge is why not just take a round file like a small chain saw file and taper the back edge so that little bit of powder slides down. Should not be to hard to fix as its pot metal.

[RB98SS]

In looking at the picture no bigger than the ledge is why not just take a round file like a small chain saw file and taper the back edge so that little bit of powder slides down. Should not be to hard to fix as its pot metal.

That will be my last resort fix. Get the Dremmel out.

[jcwit]

Here's another idea that would work. Use one of the smaller numbered disks and 2 throws. Same amount of powder and no ledge to worry about.

[RB98SS]

Thanks for the help guys, I just ground it down with the Dremmel. Now I wont have to worry about it.

Shouldn't of had to do it though, it should have been good from the get-go.

[ljnowell]

Shouldn't of had to do it though, it should have been good from the get-go.

C'mon for 25 bucks it aint bad. It sure beats paying what some of the other manufacturers want for a reliable powder measure.

[1SOW]

You might want to contact LEE directly. They are fairly good about suggestions/fixes/replacements.

[RB98SS]

Fixed.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa139/rb98ss/DSC_0551.jpg

[Seedtick]

That looks good.

Will that modification increase the amount of powder that will be thrown with the smallest cavity? Or are the smaller holes on the outer part of the disk? :scrutiny:

ST

[jcwit]

Very good job fixing that problem, looks real good.

Myself I've never had this problem as I do not use the large disks, but had seen it when first setting up and putting different disks in place. Anywho you've got a fix and thats what counts.

[RB98SS]

Will that modification increase the amount of powder that will be thrown with the smallest cavity? Or are the smaller holes on the outer part of the disk?

No. The disk is not over the reamed hole when the charge is thrown so the smaller disks wont be affected either. Just a bigger funnel to dump the charge in.

[ljnowell]

Nice clean up work on that. C

[GP100man]

RB98SS
the only problem i see is ya got a funnel & bridging may occur under the rite circumstances ,but doubtful as much shaking goes on in the operation of the AD.
i opted to leave my 2 ADs as is.

GP100man:cool:

[RB98SS]

the only problem i see is ya got a funnel & bridging may occur under the rite circumstances ,but doubtful as much shaking goes on in the operation of the AD.

I think I'm good, The angle of the funnel is still steep, I made sure I took quite a bit of material down the funnel also. H110 dropped without so much as a single sphere left when I tested it. I'll watch it when I use some flake powders. But it looks great right now.