Lee Auto Disk Powder Measure..Yes or No?

Wayfarin'Stranger · July 1, 2007, 07:42 PM

Okay, I'm about to place an order for the Lee anniversery kit w/ the single stage press.

One of the questions I have is: Is it possible to use the Auto Disk Powder Measure with a single stage press? This thing just runs through the 'powder through expanding die' right, or is it meant to attach to something else on a turret press as well?

On the other hand, the kit comes with another basic powder measure, should I just use that along with a funnel instead of spending the $20.00 on the one that runs throught the expanding die?

BTW I'll only be reloading about 100 rds of 40 S&W at a time....for now

Linear Thinker · July 1, 2007, 07:51 PM

Lee Auto-Disk mounts on Lee's powder-through die, and dispenses powder as the brass pushes up into the die. Will work just fine on any press, including single stage.
If you use a single-stage press, Auto Disk will not provide much of an advantage over a regular measure.
Since you shoot a 40, get a progressive press. Will pay for itself in the first 2000 rounds.
LT

IM_Lugger · July 1, 2007, 09:31 PM

I use Auto Disk with my Lee press, it only works with Lee expender dies, but you can use any press... it works well - dumps powder as you flare/expand the case.

Wayfarin'Stranger · July 1, 2007, 10:08 PM

I guess I'm just wondering if it's gonna be a waste of money since I'm not going to be doing any mass reloading....just some small quantities at a time.

Thanks for the replies guys.

IM_Lugger · July 1, 2007, 10:59 PM

it will still save you time...it's fairly cheap anyways.

IM_Lugger · July 1, 2007, 11:14 PM

douple tap

flynlr · July 2, 2007, 03:11 AM

yes it will really save you time.

Picture this I have a lee 1000 set up for 223 which has been working great.

I also have a lee Classic which I have been using for assorted tasks.

I decided to start loading for my 40 and bought a set of dies that I could use one at a time on the single stage.

well after hand measuring about 10 rounds worth of powder on my lee scale. the
lightbulb went off... I then unscrewed the pro auto disk from my Lee 1000
mounted it on the single stage and BAM!. instant productivity..
I loaded 500 rounds on the single stage today in a couple hours.

CrustyFN · July 2, 2007, 05:11 AM

The perfect powder measure will come with the kit you are going to buy. It won't be any faster to use the pro auto on the single stage. I would save the money or start with the classic turret.
Rusty

Wayfarin'Stranger · July 2, 2007, 07:24 AM

I know it comes witht he perfect powder measure, but it won't work through the 'powder through expanding die'.....only the pro will (according to Lee).

I'm pretty sure now that I'll just use whats in the kit for now....I'll bet that I will upgrade sooner or later anyways.

Dogbuster · July 3, 2007, 08:26 AM

You will not regret buying the disc if you decide too . It's a great tool and is really a time saver .Most of Lee's stuff works good .I don't know which press comes with the kit you are buying but I would make sure it's the "iron" one . It's worth the difference .

MADISON · July 3, 2007, 08:56 AM

Yes!
I screw the powder through the die into my Rock Chucker, then the Auto Disk powder measure into that.
You may have a powder over flow at the top. I just sweep it off.

July 1, 2007, 07:42 PM	#1
Wayfarin'Stranger Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 115	Lee Auto Disk Powder Measure..Yes or No? Okay, I'm about to place an order for the Lee anniversery kit w/ the single stage press. One of the questions I have is: Is it possible to use the Auto Disk Powder Measure with a single stage press? This thing just runs through the 'powder through expanding die' right, or is it meant to attach to something else on a turret press as well? On the other hand, the kit comes with another basic powder measure, should I just use that along with a funnel instead of spending the $20.00 on the one that runs throught the expanding die? BTW I'll only be reloading about 100 rds of 40 S&W at a time....for now

July 1, 2007, 09:31 PM	#3
IM_Lugger Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2004 Posts: 2,011	I use Auto Disk with my Lee press, it only works with Lee expender dies, but you can use any press... it works well - dumps powder as you flare/expand the case. __________________ "I feel the Beretta is a great character, it's so strong and elegant. The other guns look dumb to me." - John Woo

July 1, 2007, 10:59 PM	#5
IM_Lugger Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2004 Posts: 2,011	I'd say it's worth it it will still save you time...it's fairly cheap anyways. __________________ "I feel the Beretta is a great character, it's so strong and elegant. The other guns look dumb to me." - John Woo

July 1, 2007, 11:14 PM	#6
IM_Lugger Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2004 Posts: 2,011	douple tap __________________ "I feel the Beretta is a great character, it's so strong and elegant. The other guns look dumb to me." - John Woo

July 2, 2007, 05:11 AM	#8
CrustyFN Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,258	The perfect powder measure will come with the kit you are going to buy. It won't be any faster to use the pro auto on the single stage. I would save the money or start with the classic turret. Rusty __________________ I don't ever remember being absent minded.

July 1, 2007, 07:51 PM	#2
Linear Thinker Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2007 Location: Blue State, NE US Posts: 202	Lee Auto-Disk mounts on Lee's powder-through die, and dispenses powder as the brass pushes up into the die. Will work just fine on any press, including single stage. If you use a single-stage press, Auto Disk will not provide much of an advantage over a regular measure. Since you shoot a 40, get a progressive press. Will pay for itself in the first 2000 rounds. LT

July 1, 2007, 10:08 PM	#4
Wayfarin'Stranger Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 115	I guess I'm just wondering if it's gonna be a waste of money since I'm not going to be doing any mass reloading....just some small quantities at a time. Thanks for the replies guys.

July 2, 2007, 03:11 AM	#7
flynlr Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: In Free Utah Posts: 46	yes it will really save you time. Picture this I have a lee 1000 set up for 223 which has been working great. I also have a lee Classic which I have been using for assorted tasks. I decided to start loading for my 40 and bought a set of dies that I could use one at a time on the single stage. well after hand measuring about 10 rounds worth of powder on my lee scale. the lightbulb went off... I then unscrewed the pro auto disk from my Lee 1000 mounted it on the single stage and BAM!. instant productivity.. I loaded 500 rounds on the single stage today in a couple hours.

July 2, 2007, 07:24 AM	#9
Wayfarin'Stranger Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 115	I know it comes witht he perfect powder measure, but it won't work through the 'powder through expanding die'.....only the pro will (according to Lee). I'm pretty sure now that I'll just use whats in the kit for now....I'll bet that I will upgrade sooner or later anyways.

July 3, 2007, 08:26 AM	#10
Dogbuster Junior Member Join Date: June 19, 2007 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 6	You will not regret buying the disc if you decide too . It's a great tool and is really a time saver .Most of Lee's stuff works good .I don't know which press comes with the kit you are buying but I would make sure it's the "iron" one . It's worth the difference .

July 3, 2007, 08:56 AM	#11
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	Lee Auto-disk Yes! I screw the powder through the die into my Rock Chucker, then the Auto Disk powder measure into that. You may have a powder over flow at the top. I just sweep it off.