Press mounted powder measure.

[Hooda Thunkit]

I have never used a Lee Auto Disc measure. I have used a Perfect Powder Measure, and an Auto Drum.

It seems to me that the Auto Drum is a modified, and (much) improved PPM. Modified to work on a turret/progressive press, and improved by changing the "drum" system on the PPM to allow changing it out.
The housing the drum rides in was also modified from the PPM.

I like the Auto Drum. It is fiddly to set up, and needs to be occasionally disassembled and cleaned, but when it is on, it is dead on.

The only problem I have with the AD is that to get the drum to cycle completely, it is sometimes necessary to bell the case mouth more than I like. I think that the problem is the heavy spring inside the housing; to overcome the spring force and cycle the drum, it can drive the bell into the case.

I have learned to 'walk the wire' on the flaring adjustments, sort of splitting the difference between the minimum flare, and complete cycling.

It works out well, once set up.

 

[ray15]

I’m not biased to any brand. If Lee gear will work well then I’ll go that route. Hence having a LCT.

While every brand has its devotees, the Auto Drum (like Lee dies) is good enough to get used on other makes of presses.

Once I get my new bench setup I’d like to have each caliber setup and ready to go. I hate messing around trying to get the charge right. So any that drop consistently are preferred.

There are two ways to approach this with the Auto Drum. You can have completely separate measures set up to throw specific charges, or you can also have multiple drums for one measure with each drum set to throw a specific charge. I don't worry much about this capability because it's quick to twist the key to dial in the charge thrown, but you can have as many measure or drums as you wish to essentially eliminate adjustments.

The price I’d the Auto disk is great if I’m not mistaken. The Drum is a bit more. If it’s wort( the extra money then I’d go that route. Likewise the Pro is even more expensive, but I’m not sure if it’s worth it. Again if it’s much more accurate, then it’d be worth it.

I don't think there's much difference in price; I would not let that drive the decision. Although the Auto Disk is a time-honored and workable measure the Auto Drum is its replacement and is generally a bit more consistent and a whole lot less picky about the powder used. Its drop is also continuously adjustable where the Auto Disk may only be capable of throwing a tenth or two more or less weight than what you really want without multiple disks or the adjustable charge bar option.

 

[Jeff H]

I’m not biased to any brand. If Lee gear will work well then I’ll go that route. Hence having a LCT.

Once I get my new bench setup I’d like to have each caliber setup and ready to go. I hate messing around trying to get the charge right. So any that drop consistently are preferred.

The price I’d the Auto disk is great if I’m not mistaken. The Drum is a bit more. If it’s wort( the extra money then I’d go that route. Likewise the Pro is even more expensive, but I’m not sure if it’s worth it. Again if it’s much more accurate, then it’d be worth it.

If someone has one that works better than the Lee ones that’s fine too. Again the question becomes is the added cost worth it.

The Auto Disk is a great measurer and not very expensive. Hard to go wrong if you want a set it and forget it dedicated measurer for each turret. I have one with thousands of rounds through it and going strong. Win231, H335, 2400 RL15 have been my go to powders in a variety of calibers and this measurer has been bulletproof.

 

[meesterdon]

When I used the Lee classic turret I used this device to attach my rcbs uniflow powder measure to the turret. I'd just reach up and work the measure each time it came around. Fast and accurate powder throws.
http://www.uniquetek.com/product/T1370-RCBS

This works great. Pull the handle every time it comes around. I looked at the case activated mechanism for the Uniflow but the price scared me away. I get the powder throw adjusted on the stand and then slip it into the powder through expander die.

 

[santacruzdave]

"Does anyone use BE86 in a LCT and if so which powder dispenser do you use?"

I use the Lee Auto Drum and the Classic Turret Press with BE-86 a lot. I've turrets set up for .45ACP. .357 Mag, .44 Magnum and 9mm; each with it's own Auto Drum. So convenient to switch calibers, like 15 seconds. Been reloading for a year now and this setup represents a good value and relatively fast production. I'm retired so time spent reloading is not a big deal.