Lee Adjustable Charge Bar

Alan R · May 31, 2001, 01:03 PM

I use the Lee Pro Auto Disk powder measurer (and love it...very accurate). The only problem is the 'fixed' charge...hard to do any load development. Does anyone have experience with and recommend the Lee Adjustable Charge Bar? Anyone have experience using the double disk kit?

WalterGAII · May 31, 2001, 01:47 PM

I use the adjustable charge bar, exclusively, when loading with my crappy Lee Loadmaster. I even modifed a charge bar so that it would work with a nonmodified charge bar and work in the Double Disk Kit. I like the adjustable charge bar, but don't use the Double Disk Kit, per the following:

If you're going to load rifle ammo on a Loadmaster, be sure and buy a case headspace gage, eg., Wilson, as you'll find that the design of the shellplate is such that you can't bump the shoulder enough for a proper headspace.

Alan R · May 31, 2001, 01:55 PM

Thanks Walter. I don't have a Lee Loadmaster (or a Lee press) so I won't have to worry about the headspace problem. There is another gent on this forum who affectionately refers to the Loadmaster as the "Loadtrasher". It's too bad not all of the Lee products are as functional and reliable as the Pro Auto Disk, hand primer, case trimmer etc.

Alan

**Mike Irwin** · May 31, 2001, 03:12 PM

I've used the charge bar, but I removed it.

I wasn't happy with the consistency it was giving me.

With the disks in place, it would be EXTREMELY unusual for a charge to deviate at all from the scale setting.

With the charge bar, it was not uncommon to see swings of up to .2 on either side of the desired mark.

So, I took it off, and stuck it back in the closet.

bedlamite · May 31, 2001, 03:31 PM

I had the same experience as Mike Irwin, except mine was +-.3 grains.

Alan R · June 1, 2001, 04:53 PM

when I called Lee, the tech suggested the disk kit over the charge bar.

May 31, 2001, 03:12 PM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,642	I've used the charge bar, but I removed it. I wasn't happy with the consistency it was giving me. With the disks in place, it would be EXTREMELY unusual for a charge to deviate at all from the scale setting. With the charge bar, it was not uncommon to see swings of up to .2 on either side of the desired mark. So, I took it off, and stuck it back in the closet. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 31, 2001, 03:31 PM	#5
bedlamite Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2000 Location: WI Posts: 1,395	I had the same experience as Mike Irwin, except mine was +-.3 grains. __________________ A plan is just a list of things that doesn't happen.

June 1, 2001, 04:53 PM	#6
Alan R Member Join Date: May 15, 2001 Posts: 34	Thanks gents.... when I called Lee, the tech suggested the disk kit over the charge bar.

May 31, 2001, 01:03 PM	#1
Alan R Member Join Date: May 15, 2001 Posts: 34	I use the Lee Pro Auto Disk powder measurer (and love it...very accurate). The only problem is the 'fixed' charge...hard to do any load development. Does anyone have experience with and recommend the Lee Adjustable Charge Bar? Anyone have experience using the double disk kit?

May 31, 2001, 01:47 PM	#2
WalterGAII Junior member Join Date: November 7, 1999 Posts: 1,516	I use the adjustable charge bar, exclusively, when loading with my crappy Lee Loadmaster. I even modifed a charge bar so that it would work with a nonmodified charge bar and work in the Double Disk Kit. I like the adjustable charge bar, but don't use the Double Disk Kit, per the following: If you're going to load rifle ammo on a Loadmaster, be sure and buy a case headspace gage, eg., Wilson, as you'll find that the design of the shellplate is such that you can't bump the shoulder enough for a proper headspace.

May 31, 2001, 01:55 PM	#3
Alan R Member Join Date: May 15, 2001 Posts: 34	Thanks Walter. I don't have a Lee Loadmaster (or a Lee press) so I won't have to worry about the headspace problem. There is another gent on this forum who affectionately refers to the Loadmaster as the "Loadtrasher". It's too bad not all of the Lee products are as functional and reliable as the Pro Auto Disk, hand primer, case trimmer etc. Alan