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Need advice on dropping powder into large (magnum) cases, on a press.
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<blockquote data-quote="Max Heat" data-source="post: 670682" data-attributes="member: 43153"><p>I don't know about the RCBS digital or the harrel (PM's, I presume). But for lee and compatibles, HERE is the deal, after I finally had the dillon XL powder die in my hand: First off, I believe that I need to make the following correction: The thread size of the lee perfect powder measure (and whatever else is compatible, if it is in fact, a "standard") apparently is 5/8x11 - NOT 5/8x12. Anyways, unlike the lee powder-through dies (which are threaded for the smaller capacity 5/8x18 thread disc type measure), the dillon XLPD is NOT threaded at all at the top, on the inside. But it does appear that the 3/4" bore in the top of the die WOULD be able to accept a pressed-in 5/8x11 thread INSERT. But instead of bothering to try to find such an animal, I decided to take a different approach. On the lee PPM (and presumably others), there is a knurled aluminum locking collar with an o-ring that tightens down on the horn at the bottom where the powder comes out, so it can be adjusted for correct height, depending on the length of the cases being charged. What I did, was turn down the bottom .15" of the collar, just enough to get a tight "press" fit into the top of the XL powder die. With adjustability at the outlet horn, and adjustablity of the the die itself in the press, I do believe that the setup is now universal, able to be adjusted for any size rifle case that needs to be charged - on the progressive press! There is one other thing that I think I should mention before closing out on this subject. Obviously, you could link the PM's "strokes" to the action of the press's strokes. But I don't advise doing that, if obtaining consistent, accurate powder drops means anything to you. These types of PM's provide maximum accuracy/repeatability when the handle/lever is given a somewhat quick, but solid (and consistent), "flick" up, given an adequate (and consistent) amount of time for the powder to fill the measuring chamber, then flicked back down (also in a repeatable manner) to fill the case. Obviously, the correct time to do this would be when you have the press at the top of it's stroke. -There you have it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Max Heat, post: 670682, member: 43153"] I don't know about the RCBS digital or the harrel (PM's, I presume). But for lee and compatibles, HERE is the deal, after I finally had the dillon XL powder die in my hand: First off, I believe that I need to make the following correction: The thread size of the lee perfect powder measure (and whatever else is compatible, if it is in fact, a "standard") apparently is 5/8x11 - NOT 5/8x12. Anyways, unlike the lee powder-through dies (which are threaded for the smaller capacity 5/8x18 thread disc type measure), the dillon XLPD is NOT threaded at all at the top, on the inside. But it does appear that the 3/4" bore in the top of the die WOULD be able to accept a pressed-in 5/8x11 thread INSERT. But instead of bothering to try to find such an animal, I decided to take a different approach. On the lee PPM (and presumably others), there is a knurled aluminum locking collar with an o-ring that tightens down on the horn at the bottom where the powder comes out, so it can be adjusted for correct height, depending on the length of the cases being charged. What I did, was turn down the bottom .15" of the collar, just enough to get a tight "press" fit into the top of the XL powder die. With adjustability at the outlet horn, and adjustablity of the the die itself in the press, I do believe that the setup is now universal, able to be adjusted for any size rifle case that needs to be charged - on the progressive press! There is one other thing that I think I should mention before closing out on this subject. Obviously, you could link the PM's "strokes" to the action of the press's strokes. But I don't advise doing that, if obtaining consistent, accurate powder drops means anything to you. These types of PM's provide maximum accuracy/repeatability when the handle/lever is given a somewhat quick, but solid (and consistent), "flick" up, given an adequate (and consistent) amount of time for the powder to fill the measuring chamber, then flicked back down (also in a repeatable manner) to fill the case. Obviously, the correct time to do this would be when you have the press at the top of it's stroke. -There you have it. [/QUOTE]
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