Lee Perfect Powder Measure gritty pull

[stilly]

I think you may be talking about a different powder measure. This is the one I'm using:

http://leeprecision.com/perfect-powder-measure.html

Yes. I get them mixxed up.

I have the perfect powder measure PRO so that makes it ROUND with no internal baffle and just SLIGHTLY different. It is mounted on top of my turret press.

I just recently replaced it with a Hornady Lock n Load but I can't figure out how to get it to work just yet. >

[DJ Skillz]

Thought I'd give this thread a little update.

I found a bottle of Lock Ease spray graphite lubricant that I had. I took the powder measure apart, gave all the parts good, heavy spray and let them sit overnight.
I came back the next day to find that although the lube is a graphite based lubricant, it doesn't dry.

Either way, I put it back together, and worked the PPM up and down at least a few dozen times. Pulled it back apart, cleaned it really well with rubbing alcohol, and tried it out. I've done a few hundred rounds with both Unique and W231, and it has been running very smooth. No leaking and no powder getting stuck.

That said, I'm still not a big fan of the Lee PPM, and am planning on upgrading whenever I have a few bucks to spend on an RCBS or Hornady.

[sjg1966]

I just got a Redding #3BR with the universal and pistol chambers. Well worth the $$$ spent, I doubt the Lee PPM will be used again any time soon.....spend the money on a good one and you'll wonder why you did not sooner....

Steve