Using Lee Powder Die in my 550
Quote from Reloader on August 17, 2020, 8:50 pmMy new Lee Carbide Die for 38/357 (#90510) has a different looking powder die than I'm used too.
Can I use this die with the powder feed system? I'm not sure the powder tube in the conversion kit will even fit.
Do I need a Dillon powder die?
Thanks for clearing up any confusion.
David
My new Lee Carbide Die for 38/357 (#90510) has a different looking powder die than I'm used too.
Can I use this die with the powder feed system? I'm not sure the powder tube in the conversion kit will even fit.
Do I need a Dillon powder die?
Thanks for clearing up any confusion.
David
Quote from Reloader on August 21, 2020, 1:28 amI'm not that familiar with the Lee product, so I can't state definitively that it won't work. But the Number Two station is really a critical step in that the powder measure slide is moved and sometimes the case belled properly by setting the precise depth of the powder die. They are not expensive. Even buying from the mother ship, a powder die is only $14.99 (or 13.99 ea if you buy three or more). Reloading is a hobby and several years ago I made it a point to keep an extra tool head and an extra powder measure just in case I decided I wanted to start working with a new caliber.
Best,
Terry
I'm not that familiar with the Lee product, so I can't state definitively that it won't work. But the Number Two station is really a critical step in that the powder measure slide is moved and sometimes the case belled properly by setting the precise depth of the powder die. They are not expensive. Even buying from the mother ship, a powder die is only $14.99 (or 13.99 ea if you buy three or more). Reloading is a hobby and several years ago I made it a point to keep an extra tool head and an extra powder measure just in case I decided I wanted to start working with a new caliber.
Best,
Terry
Quote from Reloader on October 28, 2020, 10:00 pmThe LEE powder through expanding die and the Dillon die differ in design, the Dillon powder tube is not compatible with the LEE die. The LEE die comes with it's own powder tube. The LEE die is not compatible with the Dillon powder measure, however Dillon sells an adapter that will fit onto the LEE die. This adapter will allow you to use a powder measure like the RCBS Dandy or any other measure that has 7/8-14 threads. I use this set-up for some of my odd calibers that I load at low volume, say a box or two a year. The PN of the Dillon adapter is 20029. I've used the adapter and an old Lyman Accumeasure to load hundreds of rounds on my turret press, before I bought a 550.
I don't use this set-up often, as I've grown to like the Dillon powder measure, it throws pretty consistent charges, and is infinitely adjustable. The fixed cavity measures will throw consistent charges, but each cavity is fixed, so you can't fine tune the charge.
The LEE powder through expanding die and the Dillon die differ in design, the Dillon powder tube is not compatible with the LEE die. The LEE die comes with it's own powder tube. The LEE die is not compatible with the Dillon powder measure, however Dillon sells an adapter that will fit onto the LEE die. This adapter will allow you to use a powder measure like the RCBS Dandy or any other measure that has 7/8-14 threads. I use this set-up for some of my odd calibers that I load at low volume, say a box or two a year. The PN of the Dillon adapter is 20029. I've used the adapter and an old Lyman Accumeasure to load hundreds of rounds on my turret press, before I bought a 550.
I don't use this set-up often, as I've grown to like the Dillon powder measure, it throws pretty consistent charges, and is infinitely adjustable. The fixed cavity measures will throw consistent charges, but each cavity is fixed, so you can't fine tune the charge.