New guy to reloading, need some help.

[epags]

The only resistance you should ever feel is when you have to cut a kernel of powder. When this happens, i usually dump the load and throw another charge (for consistency).

The fill/dispense swing should be almost frictionless unless, as GLTaylor wrote, you are cutting a kernel (stick) of powder.
My powder adjuster is pointing up when filling and pointing down down when dispensing.
FWIT: Mine is probably older than you and still works well.

 

[Mackinaw BOB]

Is the handle on the right side, using your right hand to dispenser powder? If you unscrew the meter adjustment screw all the way off does it still have a lot of friction?

 

[cursc0tt]

I have the unit set up for left hand use. I have taken the metering unit out and it is still has a lot of friction when trying to rotate the drum. I called RCBS and they are sending a new drum. Stated if that did not work they would send a new housing unit.

 

[flassen]

I agree completely with GL Taylor and Orange Dust. They move quite freely working correctly.

 

[Orange Dust]

I have the unit set up for left hand use. I have taken the metering unit out and it is still has a lot of friction when trying to rotate the drum. I called RCBS and they are sending a new drum. Stated if that did not work they would send a new housing unit.

Maybe a burr on one part or the other? After playing with it you might be able to see where it is rubbing.. these things are pretty bulletproof. But, all things manufactured can have defects. This is the first time for a uniflow.

 

[rdr59]

There are only 2 places of friction on that measure. Either the the barrel is tight in the housing or the metering assembly is tight in the slot cut in the housing. I would think both could be fixed with some fine sandpaper. I used mine for 30 years no problems. Then i saw a lee perfect powder measure for $25 and thought i give it a try. Never went back. The lee is a little more consistent but it hardly ever cuts a kernal. That alone makes it better. Just my opinion. Good luck.

 

[cursc0tt]

Thanks for all the help. The friction is between the drum and the housing. Hopefully the new drum will fix the problem.

 

[Ol' Red]

When it works right, and it will, they are very handy. The uni-flow I have is old and has two cylinders. It is from the 60's era and still works well. I do trickle the last .5 grain of powder on rifle loads.

 

[Slibey]

Have one don't use any more, most my powders are long grain and got to many variations in weight. Works good with pistol powder and ball though