Which Lee Disc do i need?????

dick w. holliday · February 27, 2002, 05:09 PM

i'm helping a nonreloader buddy set up a Lee pro 1000 that he got (third hand i think or maybe even forth hand)....anyway there is no chart for the disc powder measure and if one of you kind folks can help me with the correct number on the disc-it would sure save me some time----i just hate to start guessing and have to take that measure apart every time---i want to give him about 4.5 to 5.0 grains of WW231 that he'll be shooting behind a 200 H&G 68.....Lee is sending me the chart but in the meantime any help would be appreciated.........thanks in advance.......Dick

Bogie · February 27, 2002, 05:40 PM

At the worst, you're only going to have to take it apart a couple of times - Teach him RIGHT, and weigh the charges...

dick w. holliday · February 27, 2002, 06:01 PM

i don't have two sets of scales on my loading desk for looks----i actually use them several times each day--------

Back to the problem at hand--if you saw the condition of the reservoir on this Lee scale--you wouldn't want to take it off at all--and when i get it adjusted it will probably never be changed-----so can you help or not????? thanks--Dick

**Mike Irwin** · February 27, 2002, 06:17 PM

Dick,

0.43 or 0.46.

The charges will still have to be weighed to verify that they are accurate, as different powder lots have different volumns.

Go here for a printable chart.

http://www.leeprecision.com/instruct/data/AD2302.pdf

MADISON · February 27, 2002, 08:14 PM

I won't look to see which "Disk" you need but, I will tell you how to find out.
ALL THE DISKS DO NOT THROW THE SAME CHARGE.
Start about 45, weigh the powder thrown. Move up or back to the next disk, weigh the powder thrown.
Move [probablly up]until you find the one you want. Then to make sure, move up one more disk. It probablly won't be the one you want but you will know you are correct.

Bobshouse · February 27, 2002, 08:25 PM

If the powder measure is in as bad of shape as you claim, I would throw it away. No need to risk life or limb because of a bad powder throw.

Reloading is a serious hobby, it's not to be toyed with or taken lightly. Using broken or worn equipment could lead to disaster.

Bob

dick w. holliday · February 27, 2002, 09:35 PM

thanks for all the responses--#43 throws 4.5 of 231 per my scales--just where i wanted to be......Dick

February 27, 2002, 05:09 PM	#1
dick w. holliday Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 589	Which Lee Disc do i need????? i'm helping a nonreloader buddy set up a Lee pro 1000 that he got (third hand i think or maybe even forth hand)....anyway there is no chart for the disc powder measure and if one of you kind folks can help me with the correct number on the disc-it would sure save me some time----i just hate to start guessing and have to take that measure apart every time---i want to give him about 4.5 to 5.0 grains of WW231 that he'll be shooting behind a 200 H&G 68.....Lee is sending me the chart but in the meantime any help would be appreciated.........thanks in advance.......Dick

February 27, 2002, 08:14 PM	#5
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	Which Lee Disc? I won't look to see which "Disk" you need but, I will tell you how to find out. ALL THE DISKS DO NOT THROW THE SAME CHARGE. Start about 45, weigh the powder thrown. Move up or back to the next disk, weigh the powder thrown. Move [probablly up]until you find the one you want. Then to make sure, move up one more disk. It probablly won't be the one you want but you will know you are correct.

February 27, 2002, 05:40 PM	#2
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2000 Location: Job hunting on the road... Posts: 3,827	At the worst, you're only going to have to take it apart a couple of times - Teach him RIGHT, and weigh the charges...

February 27, 2002, 06:01 PM	#3
dick w. holliday Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 589	i don't have two sets of scales on my loading desk for looks----i actually use them several times each day-------- Back to the problem at hand--if you saw the condition of the reservoir on this Lee scale--you wouldn't want to take it off at all--and when i get it adjusted it will probably never be changed-----so can you help or not????? thanks--Dick

February 27, 2002, 06:17 PM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,642	Dick, 0.43 or 0.46. The charges will still have to be weighed to verify that they are accurate, as different powder lots have different volumns. Go here for a printable chart. http://www.leeprecision.com/instruct/data/AD2302.pdf __________________ "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.

February 27, 2002, 08:25 PM	#6
Bobshouse Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2000 Location: CalaBANALLGUNSifornia Posts: 336	If the powder measure is in as bad of shape as you claim, I would throw it away. No need to risk life or limb because of a bad powder throw. Reloading is a serious hobby, it's not to be toyed with or taken lightly. Using broken or worn equipment could lead to disaster. Bob

February 27, 2002, 09:35 PM	#7
dick w. holliday Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2001 Location: NC Posts: 589	thanks for all the responses--#43 throws 4.5 of 231 per my scales--just where i wanted to be......Dick