FMJBT, we appreciate having the direct information first hand from the show. It helps.
Pete, I'm certain the micrometers are on the way out too. Yup really! Obviously the Quick Change P.M. has been in the plan for some time.
The Quick Change version of the Uniflow uses quick change metering assemblies. So you buy lots of them, preset each for a particular powder load and have them organized to drop them in and load. No need to reset the mic. More sales for RCBS. Sneaky aren't they?
More of a pain IMO, but what do I know? I hated setting the old stems.
Quote from Midway
The RCBS Quick Change Powder Measure offers reloaders the ability to quickly go from light handgun to magnum rifle charges. The metering assemblies are easily changed with the pull of a pin and additional metering assemblies can be purchased and set to favorite powder charges for quick changes without resetting. The large powder hopper holds up to a pound of smokeless powder. The measure comes with both large and small metering assemblies, as well as a drain attachment and 2 drop tubes.
I was going back and forth trying to decide which to buy a few months ago on my third one (first one is 43 years old, and the second one came with my Pro 2000) I chose wrong, when I realized the quick change was incapatible with a mic. Should have waited 6 months.
This is a small metering screw for the quick set ($15 a piece at Midway) The large metering screws pictured in the link below the picture are only $10 a piece:
Click the link below for a picture of both large & small ones plus the powder drain, and the one size fits all cylinder!
https://www.huntingtons.com/store/images/D/rcbs_qc-powder-measure-access_1000.jpg
Pete, If I can swing it, I'll probaby buy the seven when they become available. It comes, I assume, with one of the new Uniflows (I like the big hopper) and the first shell plate to start with. Then I can wait till they appear separately. After all I'm not planning on retiring the Pro 2000! or APS! However, I'd sure like to play with that press!!!
I'm pieved at myself that I didn't buy the newer P.M. last summer.