Need a new powder measure

[rbernie]

I'm looking to replace my 15-yr-old Lee AutoDisk powder measure. It's worked OK for me, but it has always tended to get gummed up with the small spherical powders (H110, for example) pretty easily and leak a bit more than I'd like.

What would y'all recommend I use in its place? I'm considering the Lyman or the Hornady right now, but would also consider the Lee Pro AutoDisk if y'all tell me that it's tighter than the standard AutoDisk.

 

[oldfart]

I go with a couple of Lee Perfect Powder Measures, one for rifles and the other for handgun loads. It took awhile to get them properly broken in but now they work quite well, usually dropping loads within 0.1 grain. When (or IF) they wear out, I'll probably just get more of the same.

 

[HSMITH]

Do it right this time, get a Redding. I own or did own everything else cheaper, and you get what you pay for. My 3BR is BY FAR the best powder measure I have used.

 

[Dave R]

I use a used RCBS Uniflow. Got it for $20. Works fine.

 

[Hamonrye]

Second that on the Uniflow.

 

[Cortland]

I have a Uniflow and a Hornady LnL. They're very similar and both very accurate. My vote would go to the Hornady due to its snap-in metering inserts. This makes it much easier to change between pistol and rifle metering inserts (or a drain insert) with the Hornady than with the RCBS.

 

[Bullet]

Another vote for Redding.

 

[cheygriz]

Do it right this time, get a Redding. I own or did own everything else cheaper, and you get what you pay for. My 3BR is BY FAR the best powder measure I have used.

I'll second that. There are lotsa good powder measures on the market. But the Redding measures just stand head and shoulders above the others.
Top quality might seem expensive at first glance, but it usually proves to be the cheapest in the long run.

 

[Black Snowman]

I use my Lee Deluxe Auto-Disk quite a bit. Leaks MUCH less than my Lee Perfect on the ball powders. Got a Uniflow with both cylinders and it works very well for me but hangs up on the stick powders. The Lee Perfect seems to work best with those. Between these three I haven't found a need to go looking for any more.

I'm sure a premium thrower like the Redding would be a fine investment but make sure it's mounted solidly to take advantage of the extra precision. My Uniflow is mounted in my spare Challenger press to maximize consistancy.

 

[SamSpade]

I have used the Redding BR3 for years and think it is the best "well known" brand but if I was going to replace it today at $110 or so I would opt for another $40 and buy a Harrell! They are absolutely the best money can buy!

 

[Mike Kerr]

I have two of the Lee Pro Auto Disk models. One can handle H110 - OK- but not great. The other seems looser or more condusive to leaking under the disk - like yours. They are great powder measures for the money but like you already know they are not perfect for every type of powder. I also have a Lee Perfect Powder Measure which I think is very good for everything except "stick powder". With Stick or extruded powders I tap the Perfect Powder measure on the side as part of the motion for every powder drop and it is more than adequate.

What I am getting at is there is probably no perfect measure for every powder. I like my dillon 550's but I don't trust them for absolute dependability on every powder. The medium loads for 44 mag using 231 meter well on the Dillon or on the Pro Auto disk.

Last reloading cycle the H110 I used in my 44 mag loads was dropped out of the perfect powder measure and then I completed seating and crimp on the Loadmaster (without the pro auto disk). I also weighed about every 6 to 8 rounds to make sure my loadings were very consistent with that powder. Slow but effective since I only load 200 to 300 full house loads (H110) in every cycle of 1000+ reloads of 44 spl and 44 mag.

Regards,

 

[ocabj]

http://www.harrellsprec.com/

 

[Chuck Perry]

I use a Dillon powder measure on my Dillon 650. For everything else I use the Hornady Lock N Load. Very accurate, never had an issue with it. Now, when I get some spare bucks I wanna try one of these electronic measure/scale combos. Very cool, seem to be quite accurate and very convienent.