Lee Auto Drum

[CQB45ACP]

You wouldn't happen to have a URL would you? I'm finding all kinds if different things.

I have one of those adapters and it works BUT remember it only press fits into the die and even then only about an inch so the weight of the powder dispenser really can make it wobbly.

 

[irishlad]

The Little Dandy is pretty small. Mine fits snug and no wobbling.

 

[peeplwtchr]

I have one of those adapters and it works BUT remember it only press fits into the die and even then only about an inch so the weight of the powder dispenser really can make it wobbly.

Thanks for the heads up. If it's wobbly, maybe we're looking at a giveaway contest?

 

[stonebuster]

I've only used my Auto Drum with hp-38 for 38spl and light 357(6-7.4gr). When checking weight by emptying a case in the pan I've noticed where in the pan I dump it makes a difference. If I favor one side it measures slightly light or slightly heavy when more toward other side of pan. Until I noticed this I thought it was inconsistent. Just an observation of a new reloader with very limited experience and having only used one powder.

 

[peeplwtchr]

Okay so I think I figured out why the Autodrum was so innacurate. I ignored the instructions, and installed it using logic. I seated the measure to a depth which was too deep in the press, and then kept raising the depth, until I could no longer feel plastic making contact with the drop tube. This ensures full rotation of the drum. The depth window is very small. Now it throws consistently within 2 tenths of a grain, which isn't great, but at least I won't see another squibb hopefully. I only use it for pistol, so good enough for me. If I load for rifle or PCC, I'll use the Chargemaster light.

Thanks everyone!

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

LMAO ! RTFM !

Very similar things have happened to me.

Sometimes the Lee equipment is a bit hinky, and their instructions are the only way to do it.

 

[sparkyv]

I use both adapters. The Uniflow is a bit heavy, so I have to index slowly and deliberately. But they work great.

@irishlad Thanks for the link!
They also have an adapter for the LEE PPM. I ordered one. It should speed up the process.

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[peeplwtchr]

I use both adapters. The Uniflow is a bit heavy, so I have to index slowly and deliberately. But they work great.


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I got the adapter and the hollow oring ripped on the first insert. I'll keep it as a backup, and experiment with plumbers tape.