Time has come for a more accurate powder throw. I think.

mattw

mattw

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I actually like my Lyman 55 for some powders... but, I hate the mount system. Have any of you used this adapter? Found them made by someone on e-bay, they are proud of it but it would be a nice addition... It also allows the use of the RCBS threaded drop tubes.Lyman55adapter.jpg
 
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California's Central Coast Amid The Insanity
In the past I had two 55s and both had a 7/8X14 adapter. Lyman probably sells them separately.
 
mattw

mattw

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I have their adapter, but it is way to short to be any good in an RCBS stand and the drop tube stinks... I think this is the part the keeps me from using the 55 more often. I figured sooner or later someone would design this part for a 3D printer.

The short stock one prevents one from moving a full loading block around under the measure.
 
Ian

Ian

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Before I had a lathe a member here made me an adapter to mate a 55 to any Lee powder-thru-expander die. I still don't use the dang thing, mainky because it is terribly heavy to ride in a Lee turret press head, and the knocker drives me nuts.
 
RicinYakima

RicinYakima

High Steppes of Eastern Washington
Most people just take the knocker off and throw it away. Got to remember those were put on the original #5's for coarse black powder.
 
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waco

waco

Springfield, Oregon
Winelover said:
Cats meow. FWIW, can only be used with the large drum. Not a deal breaker. Contrary to popular belief, it will meter small charges of Bullseye, accurately.

I have three drum type measures, all with micrometer adjustments. Two Hollywood's and the Uniflow. Each is semi-permanently set for different charges of Bullseye. What I use the most, is the RCBS Chargemaster Combo.

Two of the measures are mounted on a 2x4 and held in my bench vise. The other Hollywood resides in the Senior Turret.


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John. I had to zoom in to make sure those weren’t a bunch of Jackalopes mounted in the wall :)
 
Winelover

Winelover

North Central Arkansas
Nope, small bucks taken in Michigan. That's the reason for the Michigan license plate. We had no antler restrictions and a whole lot of poaching going on, in the Thumb.
 
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Mitty38

Mitty38

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CWLONGSHOT said:
Whats wrong with JacaLopes? This one was a bugger!!

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That's some good eatin' there.
INGREDIENTS Jackalope Stew
  • 3 pound diced Jackalope ; if you can't get a Jackalope use a Rabbit.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper ; - coarsely ground
  • 4 teaspoons Ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 cup Celery ; chopped
  • 1 cup Onion ; chopped
  • 1 cup Green bell pepper ; chopped
  • 2 medium Banana peppers ; seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 22 ounce Tomato juice, or pureed tomato. Depends on consistency you want.
  • 2 14.5-oz can Chicken broth
  • 1 celery stick chopped
  • 3 tablespoons ground horse radish
 
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Rockydoc

Rockydoc

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Mitty38 said:
That's some good eatin' there.
INGREDIENTS Jackalope Stew
  • 3 pound diced Jackalope ; if you can't get a Jackalope use a Rabbit.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper ; - coarsely ground
  • 4 teaspoons Ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 cup Celery ; chopped
  • 1 cup Onion ; chopped
  • 1 cup Green bell pepper ; chopped
  • 2 medium Banana peppers ; seeded and finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 22 ounce Tomato juice, or pureed tomato. Depends on consistency you want.
  • 2 14.5-oz can Chicken broth
  • 1 celery stick chopped
  • 3 tablespoons ground horse radish
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Add Vodka, toss the jackalope and you've got a dam* fine Bloody Mary!
 
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Mowgli Terry

Active Member
I had used a vintage Dial-O-Grain scales for may years. Of recent there has been talk here and elsewhere on more accurate powder measures. My Ohaus scales after may years still give good service. However, I needed scales with digital readout. I decided to go with the RCBS 2000. The first run using this scale was done with a Uniflow and H4831SC loading 300WM. I could maintain less than half grain variation. I was learning how to use Uniflow's without trickler. I need to add a baffle to this Uniflow. The old time Uniflow meets my needs then some.
 
HM8485

HM8485

New Member
A Lee PPM and scale came with my first press (Lee Anniversary Kit single stage) that I bought about 30 years ago. Once I get it set for the powder I am using, and keep the hopper at least 1/3 full, it is amazingly accurate on my Lee Balance Scale. I was a scientist for almost 30 years and became very irritated by the need to constantly tare the electronic scales for every measurement. Even high priced analytical scales will pick up a tare in a few seconds. I have an RCBS electronic scale and it sucks. In the lab I was measuring to the nearest 1/10 of a milligram (there are 64 mg in a grain) often with an FDA inspector looking over my shoulder. I have loaded up to 100 rounds in a row with my Lee PPM with flake powder: a Bullseye, and Blue Dot, ball powder, and extruded powder without having to adjust the PPM! I weighthe first 10, an every 5 thereafter. Volumetric is the way to go for reloading! I have worn the paint off the numbers on the scale and will have to get some whiteout, same on my PPM.Having spent over $100 around Y2K for an RCBS scale thinking it might be faster, then checking consistency, I went back to my balance scale that came with the whole kit (including a set of dies} which also cost $100. I believe in the BS part and have never bought anything else from them or Lyman except a mold for my .348 Winchester which my dad bought in 1936. I am learning a lot about what I have been doing wrong for the last 30 years from you guys and am glad I found this forum. Thanks~
 
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