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10mm Ammuntion => Reloading 10mm ammo => Topic started by: Driftwood on March 11 2014 02:19:08 PM MDT

Title: Powder Measure for AA#9
Post by: Driftwood on March 11 2014 02:19:08 PM MDT
I am currently using a Lee Perfect Powder Measure with the 2 powders I have.  WSF meters great and doesn't leak.  AA#9 is a mess.  The super fine AA#9 powder leaks a lot and works its way in between the body and crank plate.  After a few charges, it gets difficult to operate.  I have tightened the screw, but in order to slow the leaks, it gets too tight to operate.  I have concluded that this cheap powder measure is not a great one for AA#9.

Any recommendations for a powder measure that works better with #9?   
Title: Re: Powder Measure for AA#9
Post by: The_Shadow on March 11 2014 02:27:32 PM MDT
I use the RCBS UniFlow for 35 years, that has two different size drums with the adjustment stems to match...only time powder gets on the table, is if I spill it.   ;D
Title: Re: Powder Measure for AA#9
Post by: BEEMER! on March 11 2014 03:12:52 PM MDT
A friend of mine tried the Lee measure with H110, same thing.

I use an old Lyman 55 and a Lyman 1200 auto scale.
Title: Re: Powder Measure for AA#9
Post by: DenStinett on March 11 2014 07:16:20 PM MDT
Yeah, the Lee Disk set-up doesn't like most Accurate Ball Powders
Way too fine
I use the RCBS Little Dandy and it works great
Here is my collection of LD Rotors:

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h414/denstinettm14/Shop%20and%20Reloading/RotorBox2-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Powder Measure for AA#9
Post by: Taterhead on March 16 2014 12:27:17 PM MDT
Another recommendation for the RCBS Uniflow. Accurate powders and the Uniflow work extremely well together. I see usually less than 1/10th grain variation from throw to throw. No leaking powder either.

I have one Uniflow on the progressive, and another standalone. With a micrometer screw, returning to prior settings is a snap. This is definitely getting into some cost, but I think of reloading gear as lifetime investments. The Uniflow without the micrometer screw dispenses just as well, but it is a bit more trial-and-error to get back to prior settings.

Title: Re: Powder Measure for AA#9
Post by: Driftwood on March 17 2014 09:54:26 AM MDT
Thanks for the replies.  Looks like the Uniflow will be on my shopping list.
Title: Re: Powder Measure for AA#9
Post by: nochromeguns on March 18 2014 08:43:51 AM MDT
A#9 powder loves the standard Dillon measure.  Ive only had difficulty with large flake powders like 800x.
Title: Powder Measure for AA#9
Post by: sstewart on March 28 2014 09:14:03 PM MDT
AA 9 working fine with hornady LNL powder measure. They make stand alone versions also.
Title: Re: Powder Measure for AA#9
Post by: Taterhead on April 05 2014 11:35:15 AM MDT
Quote from: sstewart on March 28 2014 09:14:03 PM MDT
AA 9 working fine with hornady LNL powder measure. They make stand alone versions also.

The LNL looks almost identical to the RCBS Uniflow, so not doubt would be a good measure.
Title: Re: Powder Measure for AA#9
Post by: attrapereves on April 05 2014 12:47:05 PM MDT
All Accurate powders leak from my Lee Perfect Powder Measure. I just deal with it and put a piece of paper underneath so clean up is a breeze.