Lee pro auto-disk powder measure complete charge table

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Can anyone provide the above info.?

I did a search from startpage.com, and this forum came up as having the complete table of data on using this equip. IE: Ramshot Silhouette. In the table provided with the equip., the powder in question, isn't even included. Can anyone provide a link or something where I can find this data? I need Volume Measuring Density (VMD) "Factor"
Where, Charge in Grains x VMD Factor = Volume CC
I've performed over a dozen searches in the forum, both w/ & w/out 'Advanced' search, all to no avail. Searches returns ZERO results. Anyone?
 
Link to that table?

Thank you for your reply.
Can you provide a link to Lee's site that has this table? I'd like to look at their data (other loads). I can hardly request the VMD Factor for all other loads I'd like to peruse. Thank you.
 
On Lee Precision home page there is an Instructions link along the top. Under Powder handling you will find Powder VMD's, leading to VMD.pdf.
 
WT? I cannot find a table that has...

I know ive got ADD, but thttp://leeprecision.com/instructions.htmlhis is ridiculous!

I'm looking at the exact web site and all im getting is a link to download a pdf of the exact sheet that came with the kit. Where can I find the VMD Factor for Ramshot SILHOUETTE & others that are NOT on the sheet that came with it?

I even do a search on Lee Precision site for VMD Factor, and IT returns ZERO results!

Am I typing in Martian language or what? (Dont answer that question, it is also rhetorical)

NEVERMIND, I finally worked through my ADD & found the VMD.pdf file.
For others, the link is: http://leeprecision.com/instructions.html/VMD.pdf
 
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That is not the same sheet that came with the kit. That is where I found the factor for Alliant Power Pro 300-MP, for example. This sheet is more up to date.

Ramshot Silhouette is listed at the very bottom of the second column.

Note that I gave the link, but it was a hyperlink attached to the file name VMD.pdf. The hyperlink is hinted by the underlined text.
 
It's this chart but needs to be opened with Adobe Reader. It would not display correctly for me. My puter tries to open it with Acrobat

http://leeprecision.com/cgi-data/instruct/AD3398.pdf

You only need to mess with VDM if you want to "calibrate your specifc powder) It will vary my weight due to lot# humidity etc.

Regardless the "chart" only gets you close. Some powders are way high or low, some are right on. It's more a trial and error.

What weight and powder do you want, I can get you close.
 
That is not the same chart or link that I gave. It does not "try to open with Acrobat". Your computer controls how it responds to a .pdf file type. If you haven't downloaded the free Acrobat Reader, you should. If you have Acrobat itself ($$$), it should work as well.

Go here...PLEASE!! This can't be that hard.

http://leeprecision.com/cgi-data/instruct/VMD.pdf
 
I was under the belief the OP wants the actual chart that lists each powder and then what disc drops how much. It is on the instruction sheet but when I pull it from the Lee site it does not open correctly. Default for FireFox is Adobe Reader.

I have the chart printed. See if this works???
 
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Trial and error mmy friend. Try a hole and adjust from there. Rinse/repeat

Sent from my CZ85 Combat
 
I was under the belief the OP wants the actual chart that lists each powder and then what disc drops how much. It is on the instruction sheet but when I pull it from the Lee site it does not open correctly. Default for FireFox is Adobe Reader.

I have the chart printed. See if this works???
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Again, that is not the chart in question, and which cc number to use is not the question asked. We're only looking for [powder Silhouette = VMD x], which the chart I referenced answers exactly without further scope. Your chart does not include Silhouette, which is the reason the OP was posted.
 
How about using a powder scale with your lot# of powder, and see what it is???

That's what a prudent & safe reloader would do.

rc
 
rcmodel has the correct way to do it. You could also look at the dipper chart which has Ramshot and find a disc close to the cc of a dipper.

Of course calculating VDM is fun stuff. Hard way or easy way;)
 
As others have hinted, there is not much practical reloading value in calculating VMD data and then using it to get near the correct disk hole. The Lee charts are always very conservative and most always call for a size hole a couple sizes too small.

I did create a chart for my sole powder Win231/HP38 that tells me the weight really thrown by the various disk hole sizes which gives me a great starting point. but I still throw 10 and weigh before each reloading session.
 
RandyP - As others have hinted, there is not much practical reloading value in calculating VMD data and then using it to get near the correct disk hole.
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You have to start somewhere. A VMD chart is especially useful for data (powders) newer then the powder measure documentation. There is a special advantage with the adjustable charge bar, because you start already in the ballpark and don't have to take anything apart or empty powder to make further adjustments. You do need the formula for converting load grains desired and VMD to equivalent yield in powder drop aperture volume (in cc).
 
VMDs for R. Silhouette

Thank you ALL for your help. When I posted this thread, I had NO VMD for r.silhouette.

I understand that this "factor" will get you 'on paper', so to speak, but due to humidity & other host of variables, will vary from locale to locale. The problem is - I have a 9mm pistol + 9mm carbine(AR style, but bb operated [not enough gasses to use piston] ) but that leaves a whole lot of load data that might be diff. for that?!? It's just that reloading for that firearm has caused all these questions in a 'can of worms' style.

I can't find load data ANYWHERE for a bb operated 9mm AR style carbine - 16-1/2" barrel, (lower has complete AR trigger components). So all I have to go on is pistol 9mm load data.

I could only get my hands on Power Pistol, Accur #5 & R. Silhouette. I had NO VMD factor for the latter, and wanted load data for all powders I had, but the problem I'm having is all load data I've found to date is for 3-4" barrels. Hence this thread. I'm thinking the barrel length would have something to do w/load data. Or am I wrong? Thank you for your indulgence.
 
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I have a couple 9mm handguns and a HiPoint 995 carbine - I use the same reloads in them all with no negative issues to report. My caveat is that I load mid range using Win 231/HP-38 and plated bullets - Berry and Ranier. If anything the accuracy improves in the carbine. My budget dicatates that I create 1 load per caliber/bullet rather than trying to 'tailor' separate loads for each firearm. I'm also kinda lazy - lol
 
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Duh! Of course you'd use factory load data. The carbines are MEANT to shoot pistol rounds, that's all there is available. Can't recall 9mm carbine rounds!

So I guess this was a long way around the turret to ask for the VMD factor for r.siloutte!

Thanks everyone for your help & input.

And of course I'll be separately "weighing" my loads. The safety of reloading was not questioned here. I guess it goes without saying about a topic that should NEVER tire of being stressed.

Thanks Real Gun for the VMD factor for r.sillouette!

-@ttylerp

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