Powder Measure Mounting Feedback Wanted

cfullgraf · Sep 4, 2020

peeplwtchr said:
Stand ordered. I did like the stand build idea posted in this thread, but laziness prevailed.

Thanks everybody!

One of the few useful purposes that I have for Lee o-ring die lock nuts is to mount the powder measure in a stand. You can hand tighten the nuts. When ready to dump the powder measure, you remove the bottom nut and remove the powder measure from the stand to dump it.

When you consider all the banging and bouncing a powder measure gets when operated on a progressive press, hanging the powder measure off the side of the strong mount is not so bad for most applications.

rfwobbly · Sep 4, 2020

peeplwtchr said:
Stand ordered. I did like the stand build idea posted in this thread, but laziness prevailed.

You're not out of the woods just yet ! You'll still need some minor woodworking done.

Reeferman · Sep 4, 2020

If it works for you who cares what anyone else thinks.

mdi · Sep 4, 2020

As long as the mount doesn't flex when operating the handle, you'll be OK and you may "improve" the mount later. Being right handed I might prefer the measure mounted on the opposite side of the press to make it easier to operate the handle, more open/accessible? Emptying the powder measure for me is no bug deal. I have a solid stand mount for my C-H 502 and it is easy to loosen the finger tight nut and dump the measure back into a powder jar (I use an auto "oil funnel", big yellow funnel with a large mouth and stem). My Lee powder measure with removable hopper is just 15 seconds faster than dumping my C-H, and that is inconsequential...

cfullgraf · Sep 4, 2020

Here's my stand for the powder measure when I'm loading with a single stage. A bit extreme at isolating the powder measure from vibrations set up by operating the press.

Any powder measure that mounts in a 7/8" diameter hole can be mounted on the stand.

Cokeman · Sep 5, 2020

ballman6711 said:
With no baffle: When the powder measure is full it puts a certain amount of downward pressure into the metering chamber (say 1/2 lb of pressure). When the measure gets low on powder, it puts less downward pressure on the powder, thereby pushing less powder into the metering chamber. End result is your powder charge will fluctuate as the powder level gets lower in the measure, usually but not always getting lighter.

What the baffle does is create a small space at the bottom of the measure, basically separate from the powder above. This keeps the weight of the powder and thus the downward pressure into the metering chamber more consistent, which should keep your powder drops consistent through your loading session.

If some one can explain it better, please do.

chris

Do you buy these or make them?

peeplwtchr · Sep 5, 2020

These. I got mine on amazon today: https://www.rcbs.com/powder-measure/accessories/powder-baffle/545.html

Cokeman · Sep 5, 2020

chamokaneman · Sep 5, 2020

Cokeman said:
Do you buy these or make them?

I was wondering the same thing. I'm like---baffle---what is this baffle you speak of? I notice my Lee Perfect is more likely to get inconsistent toward the end....so I keep refilling it. Don't see one in Lee's accessories so I'll have to make one or see if another brands work. I learn stuff on this forum every time I visit.

Cokeman · Sep 5, 2020

It looks like it might be easy to make

chamokaneman · Sep 5, 2020

Cokeman said:
It looks like it might be easy to make

Yeah, I googled it and there's all kinds of template and info out there. Can't believe I'd never heard of it before.

ballman6711 · Sep 5, 2020

A baffle came with my kit when I started reloading, but no instructions or pictures were with it. I saved it not knowing what it was, and eventually discovered it's use.

chamokaneman said:
I notice my Lee Perfect is more likely to get inconsistent toward the end....so I keep refilling it

This is what I did with my Hornady measure as well until I discovered the baffle and how to use it. And I now have four powder measures, and each one has come with a baffle.

Link to Midway, but any reloading supplier would probably have them.

https://www.midwayusa.com/s?userSearchQuery=powder+baffle&userItemsPerPage=24

chris

Blue68f100 · Sep 5, 2020

There is a template guide for all the different dia reservoirs stored on this site I think. It's been years since I made mine. Some mfg supply them with there dispenser. Note there is a right and wrong way to install these. You want the opening to the sides not over the dispenser pickup. And around 1"+ above the base. This what sets the static pressure over the pick up.

Powder Baffle Instructions and Templates.pdf

Shimitup · Sep 5, 2020

My arrangement is same as rfwobbly's, I really like being able to pick it up and dump it without taking anything apart. Another plus is I can put it anywhere I feel like having it on the bench, the bottom surface is covered in heavy green felt to give it just the right friction on the bench.

rfwobbly · Sep 10, 2020

Cokeman said:
It looks like it might be easy to make.

A beer can (empty works best), and a pair of scissors is all it takes. Here are the Powder Baffle plans for ANY diameter hopper...

https://www.shootersforum.com/attachments/powder-baffle-instructions-pdf.5608/

(This link will download a safe PDF file onto your computer.)

Armorer 101 · Sep 10, 2020

Any mount that is stable and fits a block with cartridges under the drop tube, is good to go. Reminds me, I need to make a drop tube for a new short neck cat on the lathe.

243winxb · Sep 10, 2020

Baffle- i place a funnel on top of the powder reservoir . Just got to find the right funnel.

peeplwtchr · Sep 10, 2020

rfwobbly said:
A beer can (empty works best), and a pair of scissors is all it takes. Here are the Powder Baffle plans for ANY diameter hopper...

https://www.shootersforum.com/attachments/powder-baffle-instructions-pdf.5608/

(This link will download a safe PDF file onto your computer.)

Nice. Kinda kicking myself for not thinking of that. I have lots of beer cans.

peeplwtchr · Sep 12, 2020

Here's what it looks like now.

Thanks everybody!

rfwobbly · Dec 25, 2020

Thanks for the follow-up. It's always fun to see how things end up.

buck460XVR · Dec 25, 2020

Charlie98 said:
Does it work? That's your answer....

^^^This. Since you have it mounted to a SS press, I'm gonna assume you are going to be loading in batches and not charging and then seating ans crimping each and every round separately. Charging all the cases in a batch means the measure will be stable and not be disturbed anymore than if it was mounted off the press. Even if you don;t load in batches, Progressive presses have measures mounted on them and seem to work just fine.

whughett · Dec 25, 2020

Why not. If the bracket is ridged enough that it doesn’t flex. Of course some vibration will be present when the press is operated but all progressives have the powder measure mounted so.... consistency in motion is the key.

res45 · Dec 25, 2020

I made my own stand to hold my RCBS Little Dandy and DUO measurer over my press for dropping charges that don't require trickling using a Hornady powder through die / funnel kit, it rock solid and works like a champ and can be adjusted in any direction needed.

My brother made his own version using the Lee powder charging die set.

wst38tx · Dec 25, 2020

Whatever you do, an unsteady bench and mount will cause inaccuracies. I may be wrong, but I kind of think that arrangement will tend to bounce your dispenser. On my first setup I had this problem but solved it by running an angle brace from near the dispensed downward 45 degrees for a support. A steady bench helps too, I addressed this by stacking all my bullet supply and some significantly unused weight bench weights on the lower shelf. 150 pounds does wonders. That Rock Chucker will last you a lifetime, good choice.

hanno · Dec 25, 2020

I only load pistol but I have been using the Lee stand for awhile now and it works great. I put it at the front of the bench for use then move it to the back of the bench when not needed.

I check every tenth powder drop with a scale and the powder drops have been consistent.

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