Lee Perfect Powder Measure

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Lee Precision has eliminated cut powder, jerky action and drum binding in the design of this powder measure. Micrometer adjuster reads directly in cubic centimeters. "O" ring positively locks the adjustment and removes end play. Throws charges from 2 grains to over 100 grains. Easy to change powders, just rotate the hopper 1/4 turn to shut off the powder flow and lift off the hopper. The Perfect Powder Measure also has an integral powder baffle and comes with a tapered drop tube that prevents powder bridging.

With the addition of an optional Charging Die (sold separately), the Perfect Powder Measure can be adapted to allow the case to operate the measure. The measure is positively reset for the next charge when the press ram is fully lowered. Also included are drop tubes for most rifle and pistol cartridges from the 380 ACP to the 300 Winchester Magnum. Primarily designed for use with Rifle cartridges, this die does not expand the case neck. Includes a sturdy steel stand for bench mounting.

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  • Does not work with the Lee Powder Through Expander Die

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    Overall Rating:
    3.8 out of 5
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    5 stars
    Don Colston of Minneapolis, MN
    Date posted: 12/20/2006
    Best powder measure on the market! I sold all my other measures, presses, dies etc. and use strictly Lee products. You cannot beat the quality for the money. I have loaded 700X, 800X, H414,H110,Varget,Blue Dot, Bulleseye, with this measure with NO problems whatsoever. IT WORKS, doesn't leak, and gives accurate drops. I set it with a balance scale (Lee of course) and just start charging. In fact I have two because they are so well priced, so I leave the one set up for just my .45ACP loads. Never have had a problem with it changing, or leaking powder. I bought a Lee Anniversary Kit in March of 2000 as I was going to retire in the fall. Ever since then, I have been shooting my pistols once a week and my .243 Savage is tuned to 100 gr Partitions. Have never had any squib loads, misfires or problems with anything loaded with Lee equipment.
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    5 stars
    Brian Mlodzik of Jackson, WI
    Date posted: 12/8/2006
    I bought the LPPM specifically for reloading rifle ammunition using stick powders. I've been using a RCBS Uniflow for about 10 years and was pretty proud of the fact that I had my technique down to where I could throw charges to +/- 0.2 gr with IMR 4064- that was with quite a bit of practice, tweaking, and buying a baffle that was not supplied with the measure. The first time using the LPPM, I was throwing charges within +/- 0.1gr without cutting any grains. I've only used to load a few hundred rounds so far, but so far there has not been a problem with it.
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    5 stars
    Matt Brandt of Hillsboro, OR
    Date posted: 2/27/2007
    Great product for the money. I use with R19 powder and get no leaks. I don't feel that it is 100% accurate so I still weigh all loads, but it very close.
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    5 stars
    Mike Fleischer of Mount Airy, Ga
    Date posted: 1/29/2009
    It works great with Titegroup (a spherical powder) but not with H4895 (a extruded powder). I used the powder measure to work up loads, so it sat on the back of the bench most of the time. A year ago I started to reload rifle rounds with H4895 powder, it would keep a +/- .2 of a gr., I would drop powder .3 gr. under and trickle up. I made a baffle for it a now it keeps a +/- .1 gr. or less. You would think Lee would have thought of that. I tried a guys bench rest powder measure, the Lee Perfect Powder worked just as good with the H4895 powder, but at much lower price. It's like all Lee's tools they work and last a long time.
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    5 stars
    Michael Basden of Mount vernon, IN
    Date posted: 2/2/2009
    What a great little powder measure. I couldn't be happier with it; and considering many models cost 3 to 4 times as much, it makes this little guy even better. The powder hopper has an on/off function just by twisting the hopper to the right or left, and you can actually disconnect the funnel from the rest by lifting the hopper right off the powder measure. If you enlarge the picture, it's the hex-shaped part and up that slides right off, nice neat little feature for cleaning the measure without having to constantly remove it from it's stand. The only problem is a normal shell tray won't quite fit all the way under the nozzle, so only the 2 outside rows can get powder. You'll need to put a small block of something between the measure and the stand, offsetting it by about 3/4-1" forward to allow any sized tray to fit underneath. Powder drop is figured using a quick formula and a bit of trial and error is in order, but you can kill 2 birds with one stone as Lee recommends running one hopper full of powder through the measure to eliminate any static in the system. The first several drops can get you close and you can dial it in from there as you cycle through the hopper's break in. It dropped, dead on drops every time after I got it set. I couldn't recommend this more and I will also be adding a few of these for the different calibers I reload.
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    5 stars
    John Cheyney of Irving, TX
    Date posted: 11/27/2005
    As another user above did I decided to put a little math behind this. I just got this poweder measure as part of the Lee Anniversary kit. As instructed I had run an entire hopper through and loaded 100 cases before I did this. I set the thimble to throw Hodgdon HP38 for a .38 Special load. Scale was also from Lee and zero'd before hand. 20 charges were thrown. My technique was to rotate the handle down to throw the charge and count to 2. I didn't tap the measure after throwing the charge as I have heard suggested. Of the 20 charges 13 weighed (correct). The max charge was (+.2) grains (1) and the min charge was (-.1) grains (3). The average over the 20 was (+.01) grains and the standard deviation was .07. I find this pretty impressive, expecially for the price. I can't speak yet to the longevity but from the comments of others I look forward to retesting it after more use.
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    5 stars
    glenn hutchinson of alexander city, al
    Date posted: 11/5/2005
    I've got a comment for the shooters who rated this powder measure badly.First you should learn proper technic,as it's hard to blame a non defective product for your ignorance; I own an RCBS measure and my son-in-law has the Lee,I'm jealous as he has the better-more consistent measure.You guy's need to go back to the basics before you get hurt.
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    5 stars
    Mark Deinlein of Alexandria, Ky
    Date posted: 6/2/2009
    I am very satisfied with this product. This powder measure throws charges consistently within less than 1/10th of a grain with the 6 different powders I use most often. I also have not lost any powder due to leakage as others have claimed. I recommend this product 100%. I did end up adjusting the mounting bracket to have more access to the drop spout, no big deal.
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    5 stars
    ERIK D of Long Island, NY
    Date posted: 5/12/2009
    This measure is exactly as Richard Lee said, "Perfect!" After the first initial charge, I consistently got charges that were very close (more accurate than I really need to be with 223 ammo). Throw a bunch of powder into it to let it break in, then weigh a bunch of charges to see how accurate it is. Just keep a good amount of powder in it and after each one, tap it lightly to settle the powder and you will have no problems.
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    5 stars
    Sal Esqueda of Fresno, CA
    Date posted: 3/22/2008
    I have reloaded since 1978 using a scale for accurate loads. I was interested in buying a Harrels measurer. After calling the folks at Lee I decided to give their product a chance. Glad that I did, this unit is great, dialed it in for my .223 loads. This measure is consistent and accurate should have bought one sooner. I have since purchased another and plan to buy more for all my calibers. I have also shared this info. with my shooting buddies, another great product from Lee.
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    5 stars
    Tom Wilson of Greenville, NC
    Date posted: 11/30/2008
    The Lee Perfect Powder Measure came as part of a press kit and I figured since it retails for about $20.00 it probably was not very precise. Well, I am here to tell you it is and I got the data to prove it. After breaking in the unit as directed, I proceeded to throw forty charges of HS6 and I weighed each charge on a high end balance capable of ±0.01 grains resolution. Never the less of the 40 charges, the lightest was 6.00 grains and the heaviest was 6.28 grains. I suspect the 6.28 charge was a bridging problem since I have not cut off the nib that prevents the drum from turning to full open and the previous change was 6.10 grains. The average of the 40 charges was 6.15 grains, the standard deviation was 0.06 and the relative standard deviation (%RSD) was 0.94, i.e. 0.94 parts in a hundred. Not too shabby for a $20.00 piece of plastic. If you are more interested in weight than volume of your charge you will still need a proper balance to adjust the LPPM to throw the correct weight of powder since powder densities can vary by 10% and the VMD conversion results will vary accordingly. Overall, exceedingly good value for the money.
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    5 stars
    Robert Rossmiller of Dillon, MT
    Date posted: 7/25/2007
    I have used this measure for over ten years and it still measures more accurately and consistently than the others I have used in my 50 years of reloading. Yes it will leak out some of the fine powders out of the drum, especially if not adjusted properly, but it doesn't effect the measured amount. READ THE DIRECTIONS!
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    5 stars
    Gregory Conlon of Jenison, MI
    Date posted: 10/18/2008
    A great, great product! Sometimes I think my scale is broken or stuck when using this powder scale. It has NEVER been off more than .01 grain at any time I have checked it. It really lives up to its name.
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    5 stars
    Patrick Leper of Canton, OH
    Date posted: 9/1/2008
    I owe and apology to Richard Lee. A few years back I started using a higher priced measure and took my Lee Perfect off the bench. Having now compared them side-by-side, I can honestly say that the Lee Perfect performed as well as a set up that cost me 5 times as much! Again my apologies Mr. Lee because that is probably the best reloading product I've ever used. I cannot believe I was talked into one that didn't have the self-emptying feature and one that performed no better.
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    5 stars
    David Wiltshire of Bellevue, MI
    Date posted: 8/4/2007
    Excellent measure for the price! I have found it to be very accurate for the powders I use (IMR 4831, 4350, Varget, Blue Dot, ECT). Did notice the static problem like some of the other reviewers, but that went away completely after I ran 4 or 5 hoppers through it. The adjuster works pretty well too, it will get you close then tweak it a couple of times to get the charge you want. I weigh every charge with a Dillon D Terminator Electronic Scale and have found only one to two tenths of a grain difference between charges.
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    5 stars
    D.J. Mitchell of Paragonah, UT
    Date posted: 6/6/2007
    I read the reviews warning of powder leakage, and after careful consideration (and asking a friend who uses one), I bought the Lee Perfect Powder Measure anyway. Its accuracy is amazingly consistent, without any variation detectable by my scale, and I find that with reasonable care, my powder leakage is almost nothing-- though I do seem to have more leak trouble with smaller calibers. The bottom line for me is that for the money, the product is outstanding. Sure I'd love to have a model that costs a lot more. But if your choice is between a low cost measure and just using a scale & funnel, the Lee Perfect Powder Measure can't be beat.
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    5 stars
    Roger Van arnam of Arrodondo Grant, FL
    Date posted: 5/25/2007
    Inherited an Anniversary Kit from a friend and decided to give the measure a try. This review is to give a hint about using the measure. I initially had a little trouble with inconsistent charges. I easily dismantled the measure and with a sharp knife removed a couple of small burrs. Wiped on a little case neck lube on the moving parts. I am greatly satisfied now with the charges throwing +/- .1 gr. of Universal Clays and most often being dead on. After my experiences with the abilities of this measure I am now wanting an auto disk measure. But I am not letting this one go!
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    5 stars
    Jamey Dockins of Jackson, MO
    Date posted: 1/15/2009
    I received mine with the Anniversary Kit, but I had owned one before. Don't let the price fool you. It's a great product at a great price. All measuring units have their own little tricks. This one gets smoother in due time. It won't rust & get ugly since its made of plastic. I'll be getting more of these to cover all the calibers I reload. Again, read the directions. Thank you Mr. Lee.
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    5 stars
    Dave Fleming of milwaukee, WI
    Date posted: 1/4/2009
    Very accurate with the powders I have used so far. Very inexpensive compared to others. I bought a couple of these so I could leave them set for different calibers. I have had no leakage problems that others have mentioned. Certainly the best bang for the buck.
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    5 stars
    SMOKEY BRANDON of CAMPBELL, MO
    Date posted: 1/9/2009
    Very good powder measure. Plan to get one for every caliber I load.
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    5 stars
    Little Johnny of Jackson, MO
    Date posted: 10/26/2009
    As with all Lee products...a better mouse trap at a lower price than the competition. What more could you ask for. Not sure why some consumers rate this low unless they don't follow directions! Yes it is tough plastic, but it never rusts! Always works and within +/- 1/10 of a grain. If you're experiencing a wider grain range, don't forget that powder density does vary. As far as leaking ball powder, never had a problem with mine. And lets get real, this is the 21st century...start using some good extruded powder. You won't be sorry you bought this.
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    5 stars
    James Orion of Rocky Mountain, CO
    Date posted: 1/21/2005
    Works well with extruded Vihtavouri powders. Pistol or rifle loads are accurate to within 1/10 grain verified with a Pact BBK Scale. No leaks for these powders. Light, portable and cheap. I would recommend one to the cost conscious reloader.
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    5 stars
    Bob Wolfley of Cocoa, FL
    Date posted: 12/30/2003
    I have been using the Lee Dippers but noticed that my loads, especially pistol loads were sometimes off. Most likely from spilling with the funnel. This works so simple. Fill with powder, set the charge weight (in CC I used my dippers until my scale arrived) place a case under it turn lever up/down and your done. After the first 100 rounds it smoothes out nice. The top can be removed so powder can be returned to the original can. I mounted mine on a piece of 1x10 lumber to make it mobile It works great. I wish I had purchased this instead of the Lee Dippers.
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    5 stars
    Gregory Matteson of Cambridge, NY
    Date posted: 3/19/2005
    I have an old Hollywood powder measure that works ok, but is very rough when using extruded powders. I bought a Hornady powder measure and had the same problem. Got a Lee Perfect Powder measure and I love it! Great value for the price. Works smoothly with all powders. No leaks. Accurate and consistent. The easy empty powder hopper is great. The stand could be a little sturdier, and the hopper could be a little larger. I gave away the Hornady, and kept the Hollywood which I use when loading high volumes of rounds which require lots of powder. Highly reccomend. If the Perfect Measure ever breaks or wears out, I'll immediatly buy another!
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    5 stars
    Adam Craig of Kokomo, IN
    Date posted: 3/2/2005
    I was skeptical at first... It wasn't expensive, it didn't seem too high tech. How good could it really be? I already own LOTS of Lee reloading equipment that I'm very satisfied with. This powder measure is no exception. Operation is easy, set-up is a breeze, and in about 10 minutes you're measuring powder with the best of them. So how is the repeatability? 20 charges of Unique averaged 5.38 grains. The lowest charge was 5.2 grains, the largest was 5.6 grains. Standard deviation for the data is 0.124 Not too bad!! For the cash, you can't do any better. For lots more cash, you might do a little better, but the point of diminishing returns is quickly reached. Great job Lee on building quality products at prices that still allow us to reload!!
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    5 stars
    shawn hindi of burlington, vt
    Date posted: 5/4/2004
    I use this measure for everything from 357 magnum to 50bmg(I throw 2 loads to fill the 50 case). It is always accurate and you can't buy anything better for four times the money.
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    5 stars
    Graham Davis of SHALLOTTE, NC
    Date posted: 12/27/2009
    I was skeptical about this because of the reviews saying it wasn't consistent and leaked, well I must have gotten something different because testing every third load I am staying within +/- .05gr. I haven't had a leak yet. I have failed to hold the case tight enough and had powder leak but that was operator not product.
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    5 stars
    David Munis of Cheyenne, WY
    Date posted: 3/13/2004
    It's really hard not to give this product five stars. This product isn't the most durable feeling product but mine has performed flawlessly. Measures extremely accurate throws, from light to heavy. Make sure you give it a second or two to drop the powder if you are throwing heavy powder charges (you can visibly watch if drop in the funnel). Also, before I used mine I ran 2/3 of a hopper of powdered graphite through mine and then disassembled it, and cleaned off the excessive residue. This really helped in smoothing up the operation of the charging handle and I think it has also helped to prevent leakage from fine powders. I also wiped the inside of the powder hopper with a dryer sheet to prevent any powder from clinging on to the sides. There is also a neat little math formula included in the instructions for all different types of powders that will put you in the "ball park" on your first attempt when adjusting the powder measure. The "thimble" feature on mine seems pretty much useless, so I just leave it set at "0" all the time. I honestly prefer this powder measure to the RCBS and Hornady powder measures I have used in the past. The powder shut-off feature and the removable hopper are also quite useful when you have finished loading operations. Great product for the money, just take the time to "prep" the powder measure before you use it.
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    5 stars
    H.P. Valdez of San Diego, CA
    Date posted: 1/9/2005
    Have been reloading since I was very young and have used a lot of different equipment but as usual the Lee Powder Measure is reasonable and works first time and every time without any problems. I found that it was very very consistent on its charges and would recomend this product.
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    5 stars
    Robert Williams of Lithia Springs, GA
    Date posted: 12/27/2004
    First, this is the cheapest measure on the market. If you are looking for a fine tool you won't find it with this measure. But if you are looking for a measure that works and are not willing to pay a fortune for one then this is it. The complaints about leakage I've heard are not true if you keep it adjusted tight. I keep it adjusted tight and grab the whole drum to turn it that way it measures great and does not leak. Using two fingers on the rear and thumb on the base of the handle seems to work best. It is too flimsy to use only the handle to turn when it is adjusted not to leak. The handle is also a tad short and seems to get in the way when using a powder pan. If you a willing to adjust around the tool it works OK. For the price I can live with a less than perfect measure that is accurate and much faster than using a scoop and trickler. I drop about .2 grains short and trickle the rest when loading exact chargers. For plinking rounds that are not at the max I drop it right in the case checking every 10th or so on the scale. Great for .223 AR plinking. I give it 5 stars not because it's the best but because it works and it's cheap
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    5 stars
    Mike Egnoto of Camillus, NY
    Date posted: 6/20/2005
    first off, the instructions with this product are vague at best. there are vitually no parts to assemble, but that should be noted from the beginning. after setting the powder measure up on my loading bench i used the approximate 1 gr load data provided to get in the ball park of the charge i wanted. once i had worked out how many cc's i needed (very simple by the way) i dailed it in and ran 2 hoppers of powder through it without weighing a charge just to break it in. after that i started weighing charges and my first 10 results were: 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.3 26.2 26.3 26.2 26.3 26.4 26.3 26.2 im not sure what your loading needs demand, but for my 223, that was way more then close enough. hints: tap the measure with a pencil at the top and bottom of each stroke, settles the powder and really gave me consistant readings. also keep the powder on the full side, that also seems to help keep the charges in the right place. other than that, enjoy! im very pleased with mine and would recomend it to anyone
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    5 stars
    Clayton Pederson of Morristown, SD
    Date posted: 6/12/2005
    I think this is a good inexpensive measure. I have been using it for over a year now and think it is actually better than the RCBS or other more expensive ones. I do alot of prairie dog shooting and coyote hunting with my .220 Swift and I never trickle the powder in anymore, I just set it for the desired powder charge and never worry after that. Works great and I am ordering more of them so I can leave them set for one caliber and just line them up with the powder I want. I also like the shut off for the powder resivor and the fact it detaches for easy removal of the powder. This makes it easier to change from load to load.
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    5 stars
    Jon Sigler of Santa Rosa, CA
    Date posted: 7/5/2009
    The Perfect Powder Measure is as easy to use and accurate as the manufacturer asserts. I can't recommend this product highly enough. For the money it just can't be beat! I do have one piece of advice - mark the closed and open positions of the hopper for purposes of emptying the hopper (top of page 4 in the manual). You might avoid a little powder spillage.
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    5 stars
    Everet Conte of Albuquerque, NM
    Date posted: 1/24/2005
    Very accurate and consistent for the IMR extruded powders. After running a hopper full of powder, I was doing +/- 0.1 grains all day long. The other measures takes a lot more tweaking to get this consistency. The Lee does it in a few minutes. Have yet to see a granule of powder leak past the moving surfaces. I guess I was lucky with this measure. Highly recommendable if you have little money.
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    5 stars
    mark thomas of randlett, ok
    Date posted: 7/10/2005
    I have had my Lee Perfect Powder Measure for over 7 years. I have used it to load 38, 357, 223 and 30-06, loaded thousands of rounds, using extruded and ball powder, and have never had a problem with it. I weigh the first 10 charges, then every 10th after that, usually find less than 0.1 difference on mine. No leaks. It does a good job at a great price.
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    5 stars
    Jim Powell of Raleigh, NC
    Date posted: 4/28/2005
    The best for the money! I load light charges then trickle in 0.1 g for load testing and eval. Used it with Power Pistol and Green Dot, very good so far, I'm very happy. I have to tap it to make it drop all the powder but I've had to do that with other measures as well. For plinking, after it's calibrated, I only check one of ten rounds. Mounted it to a 2 x 6 board along with my Turret press so it is all portable. I've only loaded pistol rounds so far, several hundred 9 mm lugar and about eight hundred 45 ACP but plan to use it for 22-250 soon. No problems.
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    5 stars
    Ken Donahue of San Leon, TX
    Date posted: 9/20/2009
    Have been reloading for a few years now and this was the first powder measurer I purchased. I hate to admit it, but my decision was more financially motivated than anything else. I have used it to load 9mm's up to 30-30 Winchesters and found it to work quite well. I also have acquired an RCBS Uniflow and found that this Lee unit dispenses powder more accurately for my smaller capacity pistol rounds (9mm, 44 Spec. and 44 Mag) than the RCBS Uniflow. Now I use the Uniflow for my rifle cartridges and the Lee for my pistol cartridges. For the money, this is an excellent powder measurer that I would not hesitate to buy again or to recommend to others. If you’re like me and wanting to try out reloading on a low budget THIS is the powder measurer for you.
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    4 stars
    Frank Hanick of Erie, PA
    Date posted: 2/4/2008
    A little hard to get used to, but once set up it works great!!
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    4 stars
    charlie panosian of lodi, wi
    Date posted: 10/28/2007
    This is the first powder measure I have purchased. Works fine for me with h380-varget-blc-2 hp-38. I use my scale to measure loads; I don't even use the marks or math on the stem. Once set it is dead on. Heck this tool cost less than some bases alone. Works well if you know how to use it!!
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    4 stars
    Bryan Murray of Bakersfield, CA
    Date posted: 2/20/2008
    Positives, this measure is throwing very accurate loads for my rifles using accurate and imr powder, removable hopper makes it nice for changing powders, so far I have had no leakage. Neg. Looks cheap, throw handle is too short and the stand is flimsy. You can't beat it for the price.
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    4 stars
    Perry Goldstein of Louisville, KY
    Date posted: 4/9/2006
    I have a RCBS measure that I have used for years. While it never leaks, I have never found it to drop IMR stick powders very well. I was given a used Lee measure which looks like a kids toy. When I filled it with IMR 4895 and adjusted it to throw 50 grains I was very surprised with its performance. This measure is much smother than my RCBS and dropped 50 grains +- .1 grain every time. I have heard that these measures leak, but with the IMR powder this one did not.
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    4 stars
    Norman Kluksdahl of Dickinson, TX
    Date posted: 10/29/2006
    I got this because it was reputed to be able to handle thick disk powders, and my other loader won't. I wasn't disappointed. Though the construction is less rugged than my other measure, it suffices for the job at hand. It is very consistent; the odd 'vernier volume' measure takes a bit of getting used to, but it does dial back and forth between loads quite accurately, with very little 'tweaking'. The cut-off for powder changing is very nice, although I did accidentally twist the hopper and cut off my powder while loading. All in all, it does what it's supposed to.
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    4 stars
    Steve Miller of Neskowin, Or
    Date posted: 10/16/2006
    After setting up the measure I took a very small amount of Vaseline, and lubed all of the friction points and found this tool to be consistent in a wide verity of powders. Anybody loading on a small scale I would recommend this. The only reason I did not rate it a five was the handle is a little to close to the other moving parts bumping my hand when throwing a charge.
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    4 stars
    Jason Belyea of Wakefield , me
    Date posted: 2/4/2006
    Got this as a gift from my wife and was unsure of what to expect. I've had it now for 2 years and can honestly say it has given me very consistent loading with ball and light charges of flake powder. It even throws extruded like Rel 15 with good consistency. The plastic parts seem a bit cheep and the handle turns with a bit of drag, but it has not broken on me yet. At this cost it has no competition in it's price range.
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    4 stars
    Edward Tedder of Friendsville, TN
    Date posted: 3/12/2007
    Great product. Fast and easy. I gave it 4 stars instead of five due to the micrometer scale being a little difficult to read. I always verify my initial measure with a scale, so it's not really a big deal. Overall, it's a very good product and I would purchase again.
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    4 stars
    Henry Monday of Cookeville, TN
    Date posted: 3/26/2004
    I ordered this due to my reloading budget. I have been happy so far. Some have complained of leaks, but, I have had none. It seems to work fine on the powders that I have been using, which have been ball, flake, and stick. I reload mostly handgun so I use a lot of Bullseye, HS-6, HS-7, and Win 296. Works great on these powders. I love the shutoff for the hopper. Really nice feature. Looks cheap, heck the price is cheap. But it works great for me and I have no complaints. I have upgraded to the Hornady Lock and Load, but, if your starting out, or if you've reloaded before, it's a great measure for the money. The price you can't beat. And if you don't reload massive amounts of ammo it should be all the measure you'll ever need. I've loaded thousands with mine and it still works fine.
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    4 stars
    frank fraticelli of rex, ga
    Date posted: 10/18/2004
    I am new to reloading and have the following to say: As far as the instructions go for this product - being a rookie - I have to say they were a bit confusing but I found my way through them...at first I was thrilled at the idea that I could set the volume bar at a specified CC or volume (as listed in the Lee Reloading Book) and get a perfectly calibrated throw of powder -but I soon discovered this was not the case - you have to take the CC info with a grain of salt / always measure (validate) with your scale -I found with my Clay and TiteGroup powders (I shoot Cowboy Action)that the CC setting given for a particular grain weight was usually too small...after I got the weight right it was all gravy...I measured the throws every 10 or so shells and found them to be dead on...no worries there...very accurate...the measure itself is very adequate for what it does - it is not made for nor will it tolerate heavy or abusive practices - if handled with sense it is just fine...for what it is designed to do and does it is a fine value...I would buy another one with no hesitation / with the powder cut off feature it is easy to pour your powder back into its container after you have finished / I have had no problems with binding or leakage using the afore mentioned powders...I screwed mine into a piece of wood and then clamped the wood piece to my reloading bench...that way I can move it around without a problem...good price, good product...
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    4 stars
    John Pajak of Mentor, OH
    Date posted: 11/3/2005
    Another Great Lee Product. I have had none of the leakage problems mentioned in other reviews. Very accurate repeatable results when checked with a scale. I mounted mine on a wooden block so I can place it on the bench where needed. Excellent product. Better results than the more expensive other brand I have.
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    4 stars
    Troy Sargent of Hurricane, wv
    Date posted: 3/30/2009
    I just Bought it a few months ago and it works way better than I thought it would. For the price you couldn't do any better. It works well with ball, flake and small stick powders, doesn't do as well with large stick powders. The trick in using this product is to tap on the housing 2 or 3 times after filling the tube then tap 2 or 3 times after filling the case, this packs the tube and empties the tube. It’s pretty accurate in its loads with smaller powders when operating it in the manner in which I described above, to within .1 of a grain. Use scales with large stick powders as it doesn't do as well .
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    4 stars
    JAMES PILEGGI of Galena, MD
    Date posted: 3/31/2009
    This measure was part of the anniv. kit I bought several years ago. It is the most consistently accurate powder measure around-once you get used to how it works and refer to the density chart. This measure never cuts grains of powder and doesn't require a baffle. It has a small hopper so you will have to reload it more often. The adjusting rod could be better-but for $20.00, it is another Lee gem. You will really like it.
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    4 stars
    DONALD CHEESEMAN of HOCKLEY, TX
    Date posted: 6/28/2009
    After 30 years of enjoying the dubious benefits of the Lyman 55 powder measure, I decided to risk a few dollars on the Lee Perfect powder measure. After following the instructions prior to the initial use, I was quite surprised that this measure continues to throw very consistent loads with Alliant and Hogdon powders. I was weighing every individual load for a while until I finally accepted that this thing really does deliver very reliable and consistent charges. I do not use it on a press/turret; strictly off-press on the provided mounting bracket. Be very careful not to brush up against the powder reservoir if space is tight on your reloading bench. It is very easy for the reservoir to come off and dump powder all over the place. Other than that, it's an excellent value and a very reliable piece of equipment.
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    4 stars
    Jesse Horn of Henderson, KY
    Date posted: 1/31/2009
    Purchased not expecting too much as the price was low. Product is cheap and could stand some minor improvements such as a longer handle and maybe a different drop system. That said, I was surprised at the accuracy. Loaded 200 rounds of 45 ACP first time I used it and never had to adjust it after initial setting. Returned a couple of days later and loaded 150 more with out any further adjustments. No problems with leakage as some have had. Does a better job of consistent throwing set measurement than my other high priced measures. Well worth the price. Would be worth a little more for a few minor improvements. Update 6/14/2009: I had complained about the drop system. My large fingers and the short handle cause problems holding case under drop. I made my own modification. I took a 30.30 case and drilled the base out being careful to leave the rim but still have a straight drop through. A drimel tool took care of any burs, etc. in the interior of case where I drilled it out. I cut neck off leaving about 3/8 inch. (This allows it to work exceptionally well even with 380 cases.) Removed the original powder drop and put converted case into screw assembly. Hand tightened and PRESTO! A longer drop that allows me more room when using this powder measure. As stated before it's a cheap measure but extraordinarily accurate for the price.
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    4 stars
    John Quinley of Swansea, IL
    Date posted: 2/12/2009
    For $20, it's hard to beat. I've little problems with this dispenser, but the two I've had are a little aggravating: (1) The included chart that is supposed to convert powder weight to volume isn't accurate, (2) I get some small amount of powder leakage with very fine ball powder. Neither problem enough to justify spending three times as much on a new dispenser.
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    4 stars
    Andrew B of York, PA
    Date posted: 12/4/2009
    If you use this measure for extruded powder you will love it. It throws charges all day long that are so accurate I have all but stopped doing spot checks. Only downfall is it will leak ball powders.
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    4 stars
    Jo Gusto of Santa Cruz, CA
    Date posted: 8/8/2009
    This inexpensive powder measure is very cheaply made, but considering the price, the construction quality and sturdiness seems in line with the cost, meaning it's a good value. Functionally, I find that it meters powder very repeatedly, but I've only used it with Hodgden Universal for loading 9x19 mm pistol rounds. One reviewer mentioned that it is easy to knock the powder reservoir off the unit, spilling powder as a result. I disagree and find that it sits quite securely. The rotating measure part of the unit mates with the hopper via a hexagonal tube and sleeve arrangement which is sturdy and pretty secure. Sure, if you are a bull in a china shop type of guy, you might want to add a small setscrew to the thing, or just masking tape it to secure it. I have only metered flake powder with this unit, but find that it is very repeatable. He is my secret that I will share with you, and I really think this is one of the keys to good performance: before you use it with powder, run some powdered graphite thru it, the kind they sell for lubricating locks! Yes, that's right, graphite. This is what the powder manufacturers add to their product to keep it flowing smoothly, and to prevent or reduce the effects of static cling (carbon is a conductor of static electricity). I put a bunch in the hopper, cycled the measuring drum about 20 or 30 times, then dumped it all out and gently blew it clean. Then, I loaded my first powder charges. Consistency was excellent, with nothing varying by more than +/- 0.1 grain from my desired throw weight. I think many of the reviewers who had trouble with bridging and inconsistent throws, especially the ones who had to do all that "tapping" stuff, just didn't read the directions carefully enough to realize that a hopperful of powder must be run through the unit first, to get a little bit of graphite to coat the plastic and cut down the static. I speeded up the process considerably by going direct to graphite at the outset. Easy, cheap, and gets the job done really fast! I would suggest it as your break-in procedure. Of course, only use the nice, fine dry powdered stuff -- not the graphite suspended in liquid, which is great for locks but will probably gum up your Lee PPM! As for the accuracy of the micrometer... I use it to get close to what I want, then tweak it in by weight. The VMD table is for getting started only. I wouldn't think it possible to throw an accurate weight just using that chart, and setting a CC volume using the calibration markings. However, once you get your throw weight dialed, you should be good to go for all but the most demanding "trickle to the exact, perfect weight" applications, at least as far as my experience with ONE powder shows! Be safe, and happy reloading!
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    4 stars
    ace g of colorado springs, co
    Date posted: 6/18/2009
    it's cheap... that IS the good and the bad of this product... good because despite being made of plastic and feeling fragile while in use, it is incredibly accurate, if you know how to use it (get to that later) and likely rivals products costing much, much more (I've never used any other powder measure)... bad because I can't imagine this product will be on my bench for many years before it starts to degrade... it works great with extruded powders... I have not tried any ball powders on mine and do not plan to due to some of the reviews I've read here... the real trick to getting consistent throws with this unit IS consistency, itself... I've read that tapping on the body of the measure might help even the charge out so I did some experimenting with this on my own... I used a magic marker and started tapping on the body of the measure; two on the up stroke and two on the down stroke then measured the charge... once again, two taps on the up, two on the down, only this time, I tapped harder and the result was a heavier charge... so... next time, one light tap on the up, one light tap on the down, result: light charge... next I tried throwing a charge without any tapping whatsoever... result: very light charge... it takes a bit of practice but if you get into a routine of tapping on the body of the measure while filling the charge chamber (up stroke) and then giving a tap upon emptying the chamber (down stroke) and repeating that routine consistently every time, you get very accurate throws... I've loaded over 50 7.62x54r cases and nearly 100 .243win cases, checking every ten throws and have never been off by more than 0.1 grain in any charge... I'll take that from a $20 measure any day, no matter what it's made from or where it's built!
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    4 stars
    Steve Fitzgerald of Fon Du Lac, WI
    Date posted: 9/25/2009
    I haven't had this very long, but so far it's worked great. Titegroup meters cleanly and repeatedly with no leakage. I had somewhat low expectations of it being that it's mostly plastic, but it works very well. The hopper shut-off feature is a nice touch as it makes it easy to empty without making a mess. The only things I don't like are the measurement scale and the mounting bracket. The micrometer type scale is difficult to read, but works. The mounting bracket is also functional, but a little flimsy. I'm thinking about welding a gusset onto the bracket so it'll flex less. Overall, it's a great product for the price.
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    4 stars
    T T of Charlottesville, VA
    Date posted: 11/7/2009
    As some have said, running a few hoppers full of powder through the measure improves accuracy as well as cutting off the bottom stop with a sharp knife. I don't like to tap or beat on the measure. It works for some, but you're settling more powder into the measure when you do that, which means you had better tap in the same manner each time or you'll get inconsistent charges. Cutting the bottom stop off and swing past it works the best. It can be difficult to throw a charge into a pan without spilling, since the lever is a little short. I use an expended case instead and then dump the contents into the pan. When using a new powder, I usually throw and weigh about ten individual charges to determine the highest and lowest charge thrown. Then, I throw ten more and weigh them as an aggregate to easily obtain an accurate average, just divide the weight by ten. That tells me the deviation from the average, which I record in my notes for that particular powder. Some powders will consistently throw +/- .15 grains, others only +/- .25 grains. Knowing the variance of each type of powder makes it much easier to set the charge weight in the future and lets you know exactly what your safety margin is.
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    4 stars
    Morgan Diehl of Leland, nc
    Date posted: 10/21/2009
    I've had mine for 10 years, no problems, accurate to +-.1 gr. Would buy again. NOTE I only use it for IMR powders for rifles.
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    4 stars
    T P of Lusby, MD
    Date posted: 1/10/2010
    surprisingly the perfect powder measure worked fairly well. A bit difficult to use but once you get use to it, it gets easier. I’ve been able to throw charges within 1/10 of a grain.
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    4 stars
    Stephen Box of Hueytown, AL
    Date posted: 9/25/2008
    Boy am I glad I waited. I looked at several powder measures, and I have an old Lyman. I used a friend’s Hornady an RCBS. The Lee Perfect Powder Measure is dead on and what a deal. It does leak just a little bit of fine powder but I can live with that. The only thing I would change is the knob is too close to the discharge. I will buy several more to dedicate to my favorite calibers. It's real easy to change powder but for the price I just have to get a few more.
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    4 stars
    William Griffith of Cumming, GA
    Date posted: 4/30/2008
    Great deal on an accurate measure. While it is not a heavy duty tool, it functions well, and should last a long time for the average reloader followed the break in instructions and found the volume conversion on the supplied chart. After setting the measure and throwing a couple of charges to settle in, I was amazed to find I was dropping my exact load (to the 1/10gr.) when weighed on my digital scale! This precision was unexpected. I have Lee presses and accessories and am very satisfied with them all.
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    4 stars
    Jeff H of Mesa, AZ
    Date posted: 1/25/2009
    Works just great for some powders. However, it definitely DOES leak on smaller powders like #9. Still throws an accurate charge while it's leaking, but be prepared with some newspaper. With extruded powders like Varget, I couldn't get it to throw consistently enough to use it by itself. I tried different handle operating speeds, tapping on the up stroke, different hopper levels, etc, but it still gave me variances of +/- .5 grains. Would still work with the addition of a trickler if you set it low I suppose. Still, for most uses, it's well worth what you pay for it.
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    4 stars
    Jim Goddard of Decatur, TN
    Date posted: 1/2/2009
    If you can get beyond the high flimsy/cheese factor this measure is actually pretty good. I got mine as part of a kit and in the beginning was unimpressed. However, I've put almost 1k rounds thru it and was pleasantly surprised how precise it is. That said the jury is still out on how well it lasts over time. Mine did leak HS-6 but the instructions speak to this and the solution. No reason leaking should persist if you follow the instructions!
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    3 stars
    WAYNE BUSCH of Kernersville, NC
    Date posted: 12/27/2009
    No leaks, measures pretty good. But will hold a powder charge and dump it all over the bench with about 3 out of every 50 (using Varget) There is no way to tell if the powder dispensed into the case until you move it, then it's to late.
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    3 stars
    Larry S of Ft Wayne, IN
    Date posted: 7/12/2008
    Mine leaks using h110, but it's no big deal. With unique, it doesn't at all. Result charges do vary some, but are generally consistent. I purchased it, as it was very low cost. It isn't difficult to adjust or use.
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    3 stars
    Robert Banniza of Murfreesboro, TN
    Date posted: 2/22/2007
    Great measure for the money...However, the metric conversion isn't something I can get used to. I would rather see increments in grains on the charge bar. It meters extruded powder like Varget fairly close (within a couple tenths of a grain). However, with larger powders like IMR4350, they tend to hang up in the spigot and then dump all olver the bench when you least expect it. If I was throwing a charge with extruded powders, I would not trust this to throw a consistent charge. I weigh every charge with the measure as I don't trust it.
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    3 stars
    Jonathan Klein of Cleveland, OH
    Date posted: 2/3/2006
    I find that it works very well with stick type powders, such as 4895 in terms of function. I have never had a problem with it cutting powder of this type. It does however, leak ball or spherical powders like BLC2, and to a lesser extent flake powders like Red Dot. This leakage dumps all over the bench and worse still causes binding of the drum dispensing system. On the other hand, my RCBS Uniflow works great with ball powders but binds and cuts up stick powders. So it depends what type of powder you use most. Great dispenser for stick powder, only fair for other types.
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    3 stars
    Chris Shipman of Moore, OK
    Date posted: 4/29/2004
    Works well with large grain rifle powders. Leaks like crazy with fine gun powders. The mount to the stand seems very flimsy.
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    3 stars
    Marty De Mille of Lake Elsinore, ca
    Date posted: 10/15/2007
    Works fine in the most popular hunting calibers but, the drop tube is too small for 20 cal or smaller.
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    3 stars
    hank Miller of fredericksburg, tx
    Date posted: 3/24/2009
    First of all no leaks, except when I use 4350 and the powder hangs up inside and drops out 20 seconds after charging a case. This thing works ok with H110 +-0.2, but not 4350--it drops anywhere from 53.3 to 54.6...even using a thump or 2 with each stroke of the handle and being consistent. That's +-0.6 when I tried to set it to 54. It does work very well with the 44 pistol expanding die. I made a quick Z bracket and attached it to the press using the funnel to charge the cases during the expanding stroke... Perfect is Not the word to use here. Compared to every other Lee product, which are all high quality and very consistent, the LPPM is a disappointment.
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    3 stars
    Steve Graves of Pantego, TX
    Date posted: 6/19/2004
    I shoot a lot of Varget powder which is a small extruded powder. I was attracted the Lee Powder Measure because of its claim of measuring without cutting extruded powders. The following is my experience. I ran a full hopper of powder through the measure (according to instructions) before I tried weighing the individual throws. Once I started weighing I was very disappointed in the throw to throw accuracy. I then ran some mica through the hopper, still no improvement. Next, I cut off the bottom stop and did find some improvement in accuracy but was still not impressed. I then began adjusting the drum screw until the accuracy improved. I set the Lee measure to throw 25.5 grains of Varget and then set my RCBS to throw 25.5 grains of Varget. After throwing and measuring 30 charges using each measure I recorded the following results. Both the Lee Measure and the RCBS measure threw exactly 25.5 grains of Varget 14 times. They both threw 12 charges that were .1 grain either heavier or lighter than the 25.5 grain target load. The rest of the charges were .2 grain either heavier or lighter than the 25.5. The worst charge thrown was 26.1 grains on the Lee Measure. This overage occurred when my hand slipped off the handle on the upward swing. The accuracy of the Lee Measure is mostly comparable to the RCBS but it took a lot of work to get it there. If you are not inclined to spend hours tinkering with the Lee, then I would recommend buying something else. As for me, I wish I had my money and my time back because it gained me nothing in accuracy. I give it 3 stars because it did not cut or bind on the extruded powder(as claimed) and I do like the shut off feature of the hopper. I am also not thrilled with the RCBS measure and still hope to find one that will give better that .4 grain charge to charge accuracy.
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    3 stars
    Alex Kaduck of Salem, OR
    Date posted: 10/23/2007
    A great little measure for the money. However, it is very difficult to dial in and the micrometer is almost impossible to read. That being said, it's great for getting close to your desired charge and then using a trickler on the scale.
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    3 stars
    JIm Goddard of DECATUR, TN
    Date posted: 12/18/2009
    I've now used this measure for a year and made thousands of rounds with it. It still gets a thumbs up as per my original review but I have further observations. While it meters ball & flake powders very precisely extruded powders are problematic (not at all precise). You should check every 5 rounds, at least, to verify how much was actually dispensed. Second, there are no drop tube options thru Lee or anyone else that I know of. Lee feels that one size should fit all. For extruded powders its handy to have a longer drop tube. Also the provided tube outlet is too big for .22 and sub-caliber cases so you have to dispense into a cup and then into the case via a funnel. Compared to dispensing directly into the case this is very tedious. My plan is to dedicate the Lee measure to 9mm pistol only. For rifle I'm going back to the RCBS Uniflow which dispenses extruded powders very precisely + there are several drop tube options (both length and sub-calibers). Depending on your intended use you may or may not want to consider the Lee. Its a good measure but not for all jobs.
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    2 stars
    Gordon Gravatt of Bend, Or
    Date posted: 12/21/2009
    Out of the box, the Lee worked great. The Thimble was even dead on for measuring cc's. However, one day everything fell apart. I reload in a very clean, controlled room, so I took contamination out of the equation. I used the same powder as usual, same method and forces on the Lee but the charges were all over the place. As much as 3 grains + and -. I went through it and lapped the drum with plastic polishing compound, trimmed the tab on the side for a more vertical fill, baffled the hopper, ran a ton of graphite through it and still no luck. It has never leaked on me but I would relish that over something that doesn't work at all. For a product to go south after only 300 rounds and none of the recommended Lee fixes working, I'm more than disappointed. My next purchase is looking like a Hornady-more consistent reviews and worth the extra money.
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    2 stars
    Paul Hood of Greer, SC
    Date posted: 6/10/2006
    This measure did not work for me. It wouldn't meter Unique or Solo 1000 accurately at all, + - .3 grain. I worked with the factory and got the leaking problem stopped, but this measure apparently doesn't do well with large flake powder, measured in small quantity. I returned the measure and purchased a Lee Pro Auto disk.
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    2 stars
    Tony Belding of Hamilton, TX
    Date posted: 7/10/2006
    I like most Lee products, but this one is the exception. The best thing I can say about this measure is that it's very inexpensive and it works okay for certain kinds of reloading. If you need to measure large charges of coarse-grained powder (such as for a 45-70, maybe) then it will probably work okay for you. If you need to measure small charges of powder precisely or you need to work with fine-grained powders, you better look elsewhere. Mine is particularly prone to leaking fine powders out the sides when I cycle it. You should also be aware that this measure has a very flimsy-feeling plastic construction. I later bought a Redding measure which wasn't so cheap but works far better for me.
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    2 stars
    dan neal of taylorsville, ga
    Date posted: 4/10/2009
    Hard to set up based on directions. Mine is very inconsistent, I am afraid not to check every load. Save your money.
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    2 stars
    Nate Watts of Tooele, UT
    Date posted: 1/25/2009
    Lee Precision, I know this powder measure was intended to be affordable, but I expected that you would have made the drop tube long enough that this measure would dispense powder into an Ohaus/RCBS balance beam scale pan without making a mess. There isn't enough clearance to hold the pan against the bottom of the drop tube and operate the throw handle. If you don't hold the pan against the drop tube, then powder dumps all over the place, much like turning your water faucet on full blast into a spoon. A 1 inch longer drop tube is all that is needed. Such a simple, yet totally unacceptable design flaw causes me to give this product no more than 2 stars.
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    2 stars
    DONALD CHEESEMAN of HOCKLEY, TX
    Date posted: 5/29/2009
    I bought this measure to replace my old Lyman #55 measure. It's more consistent than the Lyman and it's about the cheapest measure you can find, and it shows. However, I suggest going with something like the RCBS for the long term. More cost but better construction and the load consistency is much better.
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    2 stars
    Stephen Moffett of Ellisville, MS
    Date posted: 1/20/2010
    I can't really recommend this product. I could not get it to throw consistent charges of RL7 or AA1680. I ended up weighing every charge and seeing considerable (i.e. unsafe) differences between them. Tried adjusting these problems out and could not get them to go away. If you have to weigh every powder throw then it kind of defeats the purpose of using a powder measure. I started using the Lee powder scoops and I weigh every powder charge now, which I like better anyway, and I can do that faster anyway. The system of calculating the powder dump weight is kind of a hassle, but it does work. Yes, the construction is pretty cheap, but it won't break if you take reasonable care. Maybe it would work better with extruded powders, which I did not try on this powder measure.
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    2 stars
    Steven Easker of Milwaukee, WI
    Date posted: 9/20/2006
    Just started on reloading and got the Lee Perfect Powder Measure as part of the Anniversary Kit. I've started with reloading 9mm using TiteGroup powder (small flake) and have not been able to get the Lee to throw anything close to a consistent charge. Variation is at least +/- .3 grains. I disassembled it and found the wipe embedded with powder grains. I haven't had the leaking problem that some have posted. From speaking with other's that have used this measure, it seems the Lee works well with small to medium extruded powder and has problems with small ball or flake powder. I will keep the Lee and try it with some rifle rounds I'm planning on reloading, but for pistols I'm purchasing a RCBS Uniflow.
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    2 stars
    JOSH R of POLK, OH
    Date posted: 2/6/2008
    Lee dippers and a trickler if needed are twice as fast as this measurer. It is very inconsistent and leaks. I used it for about a year and was very frustrated. I tried any and all tips submitted in other reviews to trust this product for consistent loads. I always had to check with scales to feel safe. I started to use Lee dippers, which were twice as fast and with less set up time, less mess and more consistent.
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    2 stars
    DAVID SMITH of NORWOOD, OH
    Date posted: 6/7/2009
    This was my first powder measure and I ran Hodgdon titegroup through it with no problem, but Hodgdon h110 would leak out and make it hard to cycle. It was still usable and threw accurate charges just a little messy.
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    1 stars
    David Sanders of Leonardtown, Md
    Date posted: 9/13/2008
    As a result of the leaking powder you get very inconsistent results. I have measured up to 3 grain differences and as you all know that can be the difference between bang and KABOOM!
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    Bud Ongman of Woodland Park, CO
    Date posted: 2/22/2008
    I borrowed a friend's Lee Measure for a trial run. Like others here, I found it to leak fine flake powders and throwing inconsistent charges up to .5 grains +/-. I cleaned and adjusted it past the four pound max tension required by Lee and it still leaked. I'm a low volume shooter and I will stick to the dippers and ticklers.
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    1 stars
    TED FERRETTI of HOUSTON, TX
    Date posted: 8/27/2009
    This product is just no good. I followed all setup and break in instructions and attempted for 2 hours to get a consistent drop; never happened. Also, the screws sent with it to attach to a bench are too short. I had to find longer screws just to keep it attached to the table. Plastic, Plastic, Plastic, need I say more!
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    1 stars
    Ewing Fox of Essex, VT
    Date posted: 7/14/2009
    Awful! I have been using Lyman, Redding and RCBS measures for years. I recently bought this measure as part of the challenger kit and was sorely disappointed by several elements of the design. The adjustments are difficult to make and the plastic threading on the meter is of very poor quality. When I throw charges, not all of the powder would drop and I would have to tap the side of the measure 10-20 times to ensure all of the granules would fall. To boot, the grain weight would vary between 3-9 tenths of a grain per charge when metering Unique, which can be problematic to meter but I have never seen another measure throw this kind of variance with other brand measures. This could be potentially dangerous... To boot, the drop tube isn't long enough to drop charges uniformly on my Lee scale pan... when I called LEE about these issues, the technician tried to blame it on the powder, but this doesn’t fly considering my experiences with other measures.
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    1 stars
    BRENT AUSTIN of Litchfield, IL
    Date posted: 7/4/2009
    It's impossible to set up based on directions. Each throw is very inconsistent, I am afraid not to check every load. Cheap construction, it leaks everything I try to put through it. Save your money and buy something else.....you do get what you pay for in powder measures.
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    1 stars
    Jimmy Clack of Austin, Tx
    Date posted: 11/28/2009
    I am very disappointed in the performance of this product. It annoys me the way it bends when you rotate the arm, but that’s not the bad part. No matter what powder I use it consistently has a variance of +/-1.5 grains. That is unacceptable. This combined with load data for out of production powders in the "New" Lee Reloading has made me decide to never purchase one of their products ever again. I believe in their concept of the ability to measure powder by volume, but it should at least be repeatable. If it is not repeatable then the problem does not stem from the one can of powder, but from their inferior product.
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    1 stars
    Mike Mackesey of East Troy, WI
    Date posted: 11/25/2009
    I have an RCBS powder dispenser that has always served me well. When I started loading light loads for 45 Colt and 45-70, the RCBS became a bit unsteady, so I took a flier on the Perfect Powder Measure. There seems to be no way to get it to drop repeatable charges with pistol/shotgun powders. I consider repeatable to be less than .1 grains, total variance. In addition to being very flimsy, it has all the problems the RCBS has. Some propellants like H380 drop nearly perfect, but so does the RCBS. In fact, the RCBS is a much better device all around in terms of repeatability with all powders. There seems to be a trend with Lee products toward cheap. I don't mean cheap in price - I mean cheap in terms of cutting corners in construction and tolerance.
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    1 stars
    Bill T of Silverdale, WA
    Date posted: 5/23/2009
    I purchased this measure because I've always had good results with Lee products. This item, however, is a complete disappointment. It is extremely inconsistent, with charge weights routinely varying by +/- .5 to .7 grains regardless of powder type. Also, it leaks a lot with ball powders.
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