Replacement for lee powder measure

[Bullseye25]

Are there any powder measures better than the lee measure that will work with the same die? I can't use AA#5 because its too fine of a powder and slips through the cracks and locks up the measure and makes a mess. This is with the micrometer bar, not the disks. Has anyone else had this issue with this powder and/or measure?

 

[CZ57]

Most LEE powder measures leak and powders like #5, #7 and Ramshot True Blue leak pretty bad because they are so fine. I don't think you have another option using the LEE powder through expander die but Lyman makes a similar die that you can use with most brands of powder measures. Myself, I have used the same RCBS Uniflow for over 20 years now.

 

[Hondo 60]

Which Lee powder measure are you using?

I packaged up my Lee Perfect Powder Measure because it leaked like a sieve.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/540522/lee-perfect-powder-measure

But when I use my Lee Pro Auto-Disk Powder Measure, it works just fine.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/348753/lee-pro-auto-disk-powder-measure

I can use it with AA#5 & Tite Group which are both terrible leakers in the PPM.

 

[Steve2md]

I have the auto disk on my pro 1000, running accurate #7. It's perfect. I am using the discs though, not the mic. if I were to run the mic, I'd use a larger powder. I'd suggest you check all of the mating surfaces and locate the source of your problem. Perhaps the whole thing could be fixed with a simple shim.

 

[CZ57]

I have the Pro Auto Disk and it leaks powder, even those slightly larger in grain size than AA#7, like W 231 and Silhouette.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I use a Pro Auto-Disk for handgun powders and I have had no leakage with W231 and AA#5. I use a Perfect Powder Measure for rifle powders and have had no problems there either.

If you are looking to use only 1 powder measure I would suggest a Lyman #55. It's a outstanding powder measure with very fine adjustments. I have been using a Lyman #55 for a fem months now in place of the Lee PPM.