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Linear Thinker · November 25, 2007, 02:05 PM

Dillon makes a "powder check die" that buzzes when there's too much or not enough powder in the case. Dillon also makes a flashing alarm for the powder hopper which fits Dillon powder measure only, and possibly others with same inner hopper diameter. Not an aswer for your Lee measure.

Hornady's "powder check die" provides a visual check of the powder level. I was told that there's a version that locks up the progressive press if there's no powder in the case, but I don't have that one.

I use the Dillon die, it prevented problems more than once for me.
I am not sure what to recommend, as your press has no room to mount the checker die.
I gave up on Lee presses long time ago, but I don't want to rekindle that kind of discussion.
A possible alternative - weighing each loaded round. If there's powder missing, you will see it on the scale.
LT

November 25, 2007, 02:05 PM	#4
Linear Thinker Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2007 Location: Blue State, NE US Posts: 202	Dillon makes a "powder check die" that buzzes when there's too much or not enough powder in the case. Dillon also makes a flashing alarm for the powder hopper which fits Dillon powder measure only, and possibly others with same inner hopper diameter. Not an aswer for your Lee measure. Hornady's "powder check die" provides a visual check of the powder level. I was told that there's a version that locks up the progressive press if there's no powder in the case, but I don't have that one. I use the Dillon die, it prevented problems more than once for me. I am not sure what to recommend, as your press has no room to mount the checker die. I gave up on Lee presses long time ago, but I don't want to rekindle that kind of discussion. A possible alternative - weighing each loaded round. If there's powder missing, you will see it on the scale. LT Last edited by Linear Thinker; November 25, 2007 at 09:53 PM.