Win 296 and Lee Auto Drum

Russell P · June 6, 2018, 05:47 AM

I've been loading 44 mag with the Win 296 and having a lot of leakage with the Auto Drum Powder Measure. I tried switching out with another drum but get the same results. If you over tighten the drum for no leaks it doesn't throw consistent loads. Usually way less powder.

Does anyone use the Auto Disk measure and have better luck with way less leakage? I think I would need the double disk for the 180g loads but the 240g loads would work with the single disk.

Messy stuff

tranders · June 7, 2018, 10:31 AM

I had the Auto Disk and it leaked also. I sold it and bought a RCBS Uniflow and am very happy now.

**Unclenick** · June 9, 2018, 07:53 AM

Before you tighten the disk, try rubbing some graphite into it to see if that helps with the metering.

pete2 · June 9, 2018, 08:55 AM

Replace it with an RCBS Uniflo and never look back.

Russell P · June 9, 2018, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unclenick

Before you tighten the disk, try rubbing some graphite into it to see if that helps with the metering.

Thanks Uncle Nick. I will try that today

Russell P · June 9, 2018, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete2

Replace it with an RCBS Uniflo and never look back.

I see that Uniflow is a powder thru type measure. It must have the same threads as the Lee right?

I am going to try the graphite thing first. Another poster @ Glock Talk said to tape up the back plate of the dispenser too. Not an elegant solution, but a solution none the less.

Russell P · June 9, 2018, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pete2

Replace it with an RCBS Uniflo and never look back.

That powder measure isn't compatible with my case actuated powder die. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Metal god · June 10, 2018, 03:50 AM

Unclenick has it , I used some spray graphite and it allowed me to get the insert a little tighter to reduce the leakage . Be worned that those graphite spray cans just blast a bunch of BLACK graphite out just like spray paint so be ready and don’t do it over anything you don’t want a black film on . Worked great though .

Russell P · June 10, 2018, 11:17 AM

I ended up using the powdered graphite in the puff style bottle and it did help. I also put a small strip of electrical tape on the back plate and that also helped some.

I still got some leakage, but its way better. I am sure that just the nature of the beast with Win 296 or H110. It is what it is I guess.

Thanks for the help folks.

June 6, 2018, 05:47 AM	#1
Russell P Member Join Date: April 28, 2017 Posts: 56	Win 296 and Lee Auto Drum I've been loading 44 mag with the Win 296 and having a lot of leakage with the Auto Drum Powder Measure. I tried switching out with another drum but get the same results. If you over tighten the drum for no leaks it doesn't throw consistent loads. Usually way less powder. Does anyone use the Auto Disk measure and have better luck with way less leakage? I think I would need the double disk for the 180g loads but the 240g loads would work with the single disk. Messy stuff

June 9, 2018, 07:53 AM	#3
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June 10, 2018, 03:50 AM	#8
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 6,875	Unclenick has it , I used some spray graphite and it allowed me to get the insert a little tighter to reduce the leakage . Be worned that those graphite spray cans just blast a bunch of BLACK graphite out just like spray paint so be ready and don’t do it over anything you don’t want a black film on . Worked great though . __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

June 7, 2018, 10:31 AM	#2
tranders Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 233	I had the Auto Disk and it leaked also. I sold it and bought a RCBS Uniflow and am very happy now.

June 9, 2018, 08:55 AM	#4
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	Replace it with an RCBS Uniflo and never look back.

June 10, 2018, 11:17 AM	#9
Russell P Member Join Date: April 28, 2017 Posts: 56	I ended up using the powdered graphite in the puff style bottle and it did help. I also put a small strip of electrical tape on the back plate and that also helped some. I still got some leakage, but its way better. I am sure that just the nature of the beast with Win 296 or H110. It is what it is I guess. Thanks for the help folks.