RCBS Uniflow powder measure on Lee Classic Turret Press?

DaveInPA · June 4, 2009, 07:49 PM

I'm sick of dealing with the Lee auto disk powder measure, and I want to use my RCBS Uniflow with my turret press. Can I use the RCBS on that press using this kit?:

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=591344

Sixer · June 5, 2009, 01:24 AM

I don't have an answer for ya, but I'd like know as well... what options are available and whatnot.

DaveInPA · June 5, 2009, 03:35 AM

Well, I went ahead and ordered it. I'll post an update on how it works.

shooter007 · June 5, 2009, 04:08 AM

RCBS everything...simple!

DaveInPA · June 5, 2009, 05:05 AM

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RCBS everything...simple!

Care to elaborate? RCBS doesn't make anything like that Hornady setup.

freakshow10mm · June 5, 2009, 09:14 AM

Although they are essentially the same basic design, I don't know if the Hornady kit will fit or work on the Uniflow measure.

**Mike Irwin** · June 5, 2009, 09:25 AM

I'm going to have to say that you're probably going to fail in your attempt to use that with your Lee turret press.

In the Lee turret, the top of the press moves, the dies spin in a circle.

In the Hornady turret, the shellplate moves, the dies are stationary on the press.

If I'm interpreting that that mechanism correctly, you might need a stationary toohead for it to work.

Interesting question, though.

DaveInPA · June 5, 2009, 09:33 AM

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I'm going to have to say that you're probably going to fail in your attempt to use that with your Lee turret press.

In the Lee turret, the top of the press moves, the dies spin in a circle.

In the Hornady turret, the shellplate moves, the dies are stationary on the press.

If I'm interpreting that that mechanism correctly, you might need a stationary toohead for it to work.

Interesting question, though.

I'm not sure why exactly that would make a difference. The die itself doesn't move, just the "turret" that the dies are screwed into. Oh well, I'll try it. If it doesn't work, Midway has a good return policy.

DaveInPA · June 5, 2009, 09:34 AM

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Although they are essentially the same basic design, I don't know if the Hornady kit will fit or work on the Uniflow measure.

I was actually able to find reviews of the Hornady unit that stated that it does work with the Uniflow. Whether or not it will work on my press is the part I need to check once it arrives.

**Mike Irwin** · June 5, 2009, 10:07 AM

Dave,

Hornady has a picture of such an assembly on their website, and it APPEARS from the picture (kind of hard to tell) that the assembly attaches to the side of the press frame.

If that is the case, it won't work because the toolhead on the Lee spins -- you won't be able to attach it to the side of the press.

howlnmad · June 5, 2009, 10:12 AM

It is amazing how some posts and questions can get so turned around

. This thread started by asking about RCBS on Lee and got turned to Hornady? Just being a smart-a#&

.

**Mike Irwin** · June 5, 2009, 10:31 AM

It turned to Hornady because Hornady is the manufacturer of the device that would turn a manually operated RCBS Uniflow into an automatic powder measure.

Click the link that Dave provided.

So, we HAVE to discuss Hornady -- it's their BOPOS that will hopefully turn an RCBS Uniflow into an automatic powder measure on a Lee press.

howlnmad · June 5, 2009, 10:50 AM

My apologies, I had not clicked that link and so had spoken out of line

DaveInPA · June 5, 2009, 10:54 AM

Mike,

Here is a picture of the device on a press. It does not appear that it attaches to the press frame, so I remain hopeful!

Sam06 · June 5, 2009, 11:15 AM

Dave, I would think your RCBS uniflow would just screw into one of the turret holes. I do this with a redding powder flow on my T-7 Turret press. It is not Auto dispensing like on my 550B, I still have to manually move the turret to the station I want and flip the lever on the powder dispenser but its all right there on the press. Most of the powder dispensers I have seen and had are threded to go into a Press, just like a die.

As far is that set up going to work I am not sure. I believe the Hornady automatically dispenses powder when the ram comes up and is actuated by the case in the shell holder.

Good luck with it.................Sam

**Mike Irwin** · June 5, 2009, 11:23 AM

Dave,

I didn't see that picture. I saw a different picture. That one does make it look as if the unit will work on a Lee, and even clear the Safety Prime mechanism.

Keep us updated, I might be interested in doing this, as well.

DaveInGA · June 5, 2009, 12:19 PM

Dave,

I own the Lee Classic Turret press. I own a Uniflow Powder measure. I own the Hornady LnL case activated powder drop. I put the LnL CAPD and the Uniflow on top of the Lee Classic Turret press. It worked and worked well. You'll have to adjust it properly and align it not to interfere with other things, but it works.

I hope this answers your questions.

Regards,

Dave

Naear · June 5, 2009, 12:23 PM

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=248967
I'd like to setup a uniflow on my LCT someday.

BTW thanks DaveinGA for your post on THR

snuffy · June 5, 2009, 12:31 PM

Yes it will work. No, RCBS also has a CAPD, theirs looks very similar to the Hornady CAPD,(midway used to also carry it.)

The Hornady CAPD is case activated, needs no connection to a press frame. I use one on my dillon 650.

Here's a pic of the powder sensor removed to show the linkage.

This Hornady linkage will work on any drum type measure where the handle can be removed to hook the activator lever to the measure. Dave, yours will be slightly different than mine, it's the older style, they've "improved" it. I don't know if it will clear the safety prime though.

DaveInPA · June 5, 2009, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Dave,

I own the Lee Classic Turret press. I own a Uniflow Powder measure. I own the Hornady LnL case activated powder drop. I put the LnL CAPD and the Uniflow on top of the Lee Classic Turret press. It worked and worked well. You'll have to adjust it properly and align it not to interfere with other things, but it works.

I hope this answers your questions.

Regards,

Dave

Fantastic news! Thanks!

Once the Hornady unit gets delivered next week, I can start loading again. My Lee pro auto disk has gone all to hell. The first 1-5 charges will be ok, but after that the charges will start getting heavier and heavier and in no time I'm well above the max powder charge. I don't know what happened, but I can no longer trust it. My RCBS Uniflow has always been spot on perfect, so this setup will be great.

Also, a couple of questions. I load .223 and .45ACP. Does the Hornady unit include proper drop tubes for both calibers? Also, I ordered the Hornady powder through case mouth flaring piece for the .45ACP. Will that work with the die that comes with the Hornady powder drop?

Alleykat · June 5, 2009, 04:55 PM

I'm also using the Hornady case-activated kit. It works fine on Uniflo and several other drum-type brands. I use it with an old Pacific (pre-Hornady, but the same measure) measure. Haven't tried the expander feature, as I only use the Hornady setup for bottleneck reloading that doesn't require neck belling.

snuffy · June 6, 2009, 02:51 PM

Ha! They DO still sell the RCBS linkage.

Found here;

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...802477#enlarge

DaveInPA · June 6, 2009, 11:53 PM

And it's a lot more expensive for no reason.

**Mike Irwin** · June 7, 2009, 01:02 AM

Holy crap that's expensive!

Hell, I'd be hard pressed to buy the Hornday linkage...

rogn · June 7, 2009, 08:42 AM

One other unit to consder is the Little dandy made by RCBS, it uses fixed rotrors and wont jiggle out of adjustment, its great for pistol loads and I think some rotors will accomodate 223 loads with lower doses of powder. Ive modified some rotors to get loads with specific powers and specific bullets, good shrp drill in drill press and caution work well. Main reason to suggest is the unit is small and light, and is stable in loads thrown. One mention however, it will throw two loads as will any other measure there is the light non-jiggled load and the heavier Jiggled load. The Jiggled loads I find to be more consistant.

June 4, 2009, 07:49 PM	#1
DaveInPA Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 1,106	RCBS Uniflow powder measure on Lee Classic Turret Press? I'm sick of dealing with the Lee auto disk powder measure, and I want to use my RCBS Uniflow with my turret press. Can I use the RCBS on that press using this kit?: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=591344

June 5, 2009, 01:24 AM	#2
Sixer Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,472	I don't have an answer for ya, but I'd like know as well... what options are available and whatnot. __________________ There is no theory of evolution... Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.

June 5, 2009, 09:25 AM	#7
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 23,945	I'm going to have to say that you're probably going to fail in your attempt to use that with your Lee turret press. In the Lee turret, the top of the press moves, the dies spin in a circle. In the Hornady turret, the shellplate moves, the dies are stationary on the press. If I'm interpreting that that mechanism correctly, you might need a stationary toohead for it to work. Interesting question, though. __________________ Coworkers. A convenient source of food in a post apocalyptic world.

June 5, 2009, 10:07 AM	#10
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 23,945	Dave, Hornady has a picture of such an assembly on their website, and it APPEARS from the picture (kind of hard to tell) that the assembly attaches to the side of the press frame. If that is the case, it won't work because the toolhead on the Lee spins -- you won't be able to attach it to the side of the press. __________________ Coworkers. A convenient source of food in a post apocalyptic world.

June 5, 2009, 10:12 AM	#11
howlnmad Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2009 Location: Harriman Tn Posts: 128	It is amazing how some posts and questions can get so turned around. This thread started by asking about RCBS on Lee and got turned to Hornady? Just being a smart-a#& .

June 5, 2009, 03:35 AM	#3
DaveInPA Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 1,106	Well, I went ahead and ordered it. I'll post an update on how it works.

June 5, 2009, 04:08 AM	#4
shooter007 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2009 Posts: 103	RCBS everything...simple!

June 5, 2009, 09:14 AM	#6
freakshow10mm Junior member Join Date: January 23, 2008 Location: MI Posts: 1,398	Although they are essentially the same basic design, I don't know if the Hornady kit will fit or work on the Uniflow measure.

June 5, 2009, 10:31 AM	#12
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 23,945	It turned to Hornady because Hornady is the manufacturer of the device that would turn a manually operated RCBS Uniflow into an automatic powder measure. Click the link that Dave provided. So, we HAVE to discuss Hornady -- it's their BOPOS that will hopefully turn an RCBS Uniflow into an automatic powder measure on a Lee press. __________________ Coworkers. A convenient source of food in a post apocalyptic world.

June 5, 2009, 10:50 AM	#13
howlnmad Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2009 Location: Harriman Tn Posts: 128	My apologies, I had not clicked that link and so had spoken out of line

June 5, 2009, 10:54 AM	#14
DaveInPA Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 1,106	Mike, Here is a picture of the device on a press. It does not appear that it attaches to the press frame, so I remain hopeful!

June 5, 2009, 11:15 AM	#15
Sam06 Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: Fayettenam Posts: 1,026	Dave, I would think your RCBS uniflow would just screw into one of the turret holes. I do this with a redding powder flow on my T-7 Turret press. It is not Auto dispensing like on my 550B, I still have to manually move the turret to the station I want and flip the lever on the powder dispenser but its all right there on the press. Most of the powder dispensers I have seen and had are threded to go into a Press, just like a die. As far is that set up going to work I am not sure. I believe the Hornady automatically dispenses powder when the ram comes up and is actuated by the case in the shell holder. Good luck with it.................Sam __________________ The two most abundant elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.

June 5, 2009, 11:23 AM	#16
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 23,945	Dave, I didn't see that picture. I saw a different picture. That one does make it look as if the unit will work on a Lee, and even clear the Safety Prime mechanism. Keep us updated, I might be interested in doing this, as well. __________________ Coworkers. A convenient source of food in a post apocalyptic world.

June 5, 2009, 12:19 PM	#17
DaveInGA Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2005 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 127	Dave, I own the Lee Classic Turret press. I own a Uniflow Powder measure. I own the Hornady LnL case activated powder drop. I put the LnL CAPD and the Uniflow on top of the Lee Classic Turret press. It worked and worked well. You'll have to adjust it properly and align it not to interfere with other things, but it works. I hope this answers your questions. Regards, Dave

June 5, 2009, 12:23 PM	#18
Naear Junior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 6	http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=248967 I'd like to setup a uniflow on my LCT someday. BTW thanks DaveinGA for your post on THR Last edited by Naear; June 5, 2009 at 12:28 PM.

June 5, 2009, 12:31 PM	#19
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 1,639	Yes it will work. No, RCBS also has a CAPD, theirs looks very similar to the Hornady CAPD,(midway used to also carry it.) The Hornady CAPD is case activated, needs no connection to a press frame. I use one on my dillon 650. Here's a pic of the powder sensor removed to show the linkage. This Hornady linkage will work on any drum type measure where the handle can be removed to hook the activator lever to the measure. Dave, yours will be slightly different than mine, it's the older style, they've "improved" it. I don't know if it will clear the safety prime though. __________________ the more people I meet, the more I like my dog old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill that's one of the remarkable things about life. It's never so bad that it can't get worse!

June 5, 2009, 04:55 PM	#21
Alleykat Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2007 Posts: 3,668	I'm also using the Hornady case-activated kit. It works fine on Uniflo and several other drum-type brands. I use it with an old Pacific (pre-Hornady, but the same measure) measure. Haven't tried the expander feature, as I only use the Hornady setup for bottleneck reloading that doesn't require neck belling.

June 6, 2009, 02:51 PM	#22
snuffy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2001 Location: Oshkosh wi. Posts: 1,639	Ha! They DO still sell the RCBS linkage. Found here; http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...802477#enlarge __________________ the more people I meet, the more I like my dog old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill that's one of the remarkable things about life. It's never so bad that it can't get worse!

June 6, 2009, 11:53 PM	#23
DaveInPA Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Berks County, PA Posts: 1,106	And it's a lot more expensive for no reason.

June 7, 2009, 01:02 AM	#24
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 23,945	Holy crap that's expensive! Hell, I'd be hard pressed to buy the Hornday linkage... __________________ Coworkers. A convenient source of food in a post apocalyptic world.

June 7, 2009, 08:42 AM	#25
rogn Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 2005 Posts: 118	One other unit to consder is the Little dandy made by RCBS, it uses fixed rotrors and wont jiggle out of adjustment, its great for pistol loads and I think some rotors will accomodate 223 loads with lower doses of powder. Ive modified some rotors to get loads with specific powers and specific bullets, good shrp drill in drill press and caution work well. Main reason to suggest is the unit is small and light, and is stable in loads thrown. One mention however, it will throw two loads as will any other measure there is the light non-jiggled load and the heavier Jiggled load. The Jiggled loads I find to be more consistant.