Holepuncher Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) Can anyone tell me if the Lee Pro auto-disk update kit (90377 and as listed in Krank's catalogue on page 28) can be used to upgrade the standard Lee Auto Disk Powder Measure? The hopper and cover, the red, square type for pistol calibres, on my turret press is really flimsy and the plastic that holds the screws to attach the hopper is cracking. I could get another hopper of the same type but I fear it is a poor piece of kit. The sharing of your experience would be appreciated. Regards Holepuncher Edited September 9, 2011 by Holepuncher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 The problem with that powder measure is that the screws are being over tightened ,I had the same problem 20 odd years ago (twice) but then when I finally replaced the hopper I just tightened it down until it was a snug fit not until it felt tight with the screwdriver and now I still use the same powder measure and hopper after many thousands of rounds with no problems of cracked plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holepuncher Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) Thanks for that, Andy H. I think you have a good point. However, I do feel the hopper is weak and part of my problem arises from the fact that I have to unscrew it fairly frequently to change the disks for different calibres and loads. If the upgrade could be made I would go down that road. Thanks again. I'll keep your wise words in mind. Holepuncher Edited September 8, 2011 by Holepuncher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 use one of these http://leeprecision.com/xcart/ADJ-CHARGE-BAR.html then you do not need to remove the hopper as long as you do not use large 44mag charges and just take a note of the micrometer settings when you change powder charges, Always verify your altered setting with a powder scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holepuncher Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 use one of these http://leeprecision.com/xcart/ADJ-CHARGE-BAR.html Could be useful. Thanks for that, Andy H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) Short answer is yes it does, about $18 from Titan Reloading in the US and they do ship to the UK, they also have the Charge Bar at $8. I just got a couple of full length sizing die mandrils sent over, $3.96 shipping and got here in 8 days. If you just want another hopper pm me and I'll send you one as I bought 3 extra ones when I ordered my classic turret press kit. Edited September 9, 2011 by phaedra1106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Adjustable charge bar 7-30p from H Krank's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holepuncher Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 phaedra1106 Thanks for the information. It confirms what I thought. The offer of one of your hoppers is appreciated and it was certainly a kind thought, but I can get one locally. I will probably opt for the upgrade. Thanks Andy H, too. I appreciate your help. Regards Holepuncher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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