Lee Deluxe Perfect Powder Measure

Published on December 13, 2021
Duration: 37:13

This guide details the disassembly and cleaning process for the Lee Deluxe Perfect Powder Measure. It highlights the importance of cleaning to prevent powder accumulation and ensure consistent performance. The video also introduces the quick-change drum set as a valuable accessory for reloading.

Quick Summary

The Lee Deluxe Perfect Powder Measure excels with extruded powders thanks to its internal rubberized wiper, preventing powder shearing and ensuring consistent drops. Its metal construction and improved handle offer better ergonomics and durability over the standard model. The optional Quick Change Drum Set allows for rapid switching between pre-set powder charges.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Lee Deluxe Perfect Powder Measure
  2. 00:11Comparison to Standard Lee Powder Measure
  3. 01:12Powder Measure Stands
  4. 01:55Lee Quick Change Drum Set
  5. 02:14Powder Hopper Design
  6. 03:07Powder Cling and Seasoning
  7. 03:44Disassembly of the Measure
  8. 04:54Rubberized Wiper Function
  9. 06:04How Adjustments Work
  10. 06:12Shearing Prevention with Extruded Powders
  11. 06:46Common Leaking Issues
  12. 08:12Anti-Leak Groove Explained
  13. 08:51Standard Drum Adjuster Precision
  14. 09:46Precision Limitations for Small Charges
  15. 11:04Quick Change Drum Set Configurations
  16. 13:15O-ring and Drum Tightness
  17. 15:03Large vs. Small Charge Drums
  18. 15:54Dialing in Tight Group Load
  19. 16:45Drop Tube Design Issue
  20. 17:14Initial Drop Consistency
  21. 18:32Adjusting for 4 Grains of Tight Group
  22. 20:11Precision Limits of Adjuster
  23. 20:47Switching Drums
  24. 21:44Dialing in 4 Grains with Small Drum
  25. 22:58Consistency with Fine Powders
  26. 23:46Technique and Consistency
  27. 24:21Testing Heavy Charge
  28. 25:21Tight Group vs. Extruded Powder
  29. 26:03Final Tight Group Check
  30. 26:30Switching to Extruded Powder (H1000)
  31. 29:22Testing Maximum Capacity
  32. 30:04H1000 Charge Weights
  33. 31:02Variation with Large Volume Powders
  34. 32:01Lower Charge Weight Variation
  35. 33:06Smooth Operation with Extruded Powders
  36. 34:31Encountering Resistance
  37. 35:22Overall Favorite Powder Measure
  38. 35:56Polymer Wiper Advantage
  39. 36:01Praise for Quick Change Drums
  40. 36:22Comparison to Electronic Dispensers
  41. 36:42Upcoming Videos

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Lee Deluxe Perfect Powder Measure better than the standard version?

The Deluxe version features more metal construction, a larger and more substantial handle, and a finer adjustment mechanism. This results in a more robust feel and potentially more precise adjustments compared to the cheaper, more basic standard model.

How does the Lee Deluxe Perfect Powder Measure handle extruded powders?

It performs very well with extruded powders due to a unique rubberized wiper inside the drum. This wiper prevents powder granules from being sheared and broken, which is a common issue with other powder measures and can lead to inconsistent drops.

What is the Lee Quick Change Drum Set, and why is it useful?

The Quick Change Drum Set includes four pre-calibrated drums that can be swapped out in seconds. This allows reloaders to set specific powder charges in each drum and quickly switch between them without needing to readjust the powder measure for different loads.

What are the main causes of powder leaking from the Lee Perfect Powder Measure?

Powder leaks typically occur when the tapered fitting is not held tight enough, allowing powder granules to get between the mating surfaces. Wear on the plastic components can exacerbate this, scoring the surfaces and leading to persistent leaks.

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