Lee Turret, Pro Auto Disk, and Charge Bar issue

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So I finally had some time after getting my new Lee 40S&W dies in to start loading some rounds. I am using Raineir 180 FP plated bullets, mixed (mostly Win or Fed cases). I have read that with the Rainer, around 4.4-4.5 is the good load with Titegroup, so I wanted to start a little less, and work up. I found a good disk spot for around 4.1, which was i think .37 hole, but the next one up, .40 hole gave around 4.6g of TG, so I wanted something in the middle, decided to try my Adjustable Charge bar which I had never used. and I couldnt get it to throw any less than 5.5g of TG. When I made it smaller, it would never fill the opening whats so ever. I tried flipping around the powder dispencer, but that didnt seem to help.... Is this a common thing? Is there any trips or tricks to get it to fill for mid 4grains?
 
something isn't working right--I know of no ACB charge weight issues above about 3.3 gr., no matter the powder.

Check for:

1. The ACB (or disk) being assembled properly--i.e., with the actuating lever into the proper slot, not a (die) cavity.

2. The hopper mounting screws not being so tight as to impede ACB movement.

3. Proper PTED adjustment to fully operate the actuating lever.


Jim H.
 
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My problem was different with the ACB. jfh's suggestions may work for your problem.

My problem was accuracy and consistency trouble with the ACB. Because I was completely confident using the discs, I bought an extra one, drilled from the bottom of the hole that was slightly 'less' than the charge I wanted, and renumbered my new hole.
This new hole is completely consistent using any powder and it's "between" the Lee volumetric original hole sizes. I have done "3" new holes and they cover all my 9mm loads along with the original holes.

$5 for the spare "custom" disc was cheap.
 
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