kamikaze1a Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Looking for 223 rifle powder that has grains larger than BLC2/H335 but still meter decent. BLC2 grains too fine and my disc measure leaking way too much. Loading blaster ammo on a progressive press so not trying for precision ammo. Tried IMR powders but too coarse grained. Varget a bit finer than IMR so might try that next. Any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I take it you are using a Lee disk powder measure? Those behave a bit differently than a bar but you shouldn't have powder leaking. Are you sure you have a good fit between the hopper and the disk? I use AA2230 on a 550 and it meters just fine for me so you might want to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze1a Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Bingo! Yup Lee disc measure. Using double disc to get the proper throw and noticed a gap between the hopper and disc when assembling and the fine grained BLC2 leaking out. Leaking powder sticking to the case lube residue on the shell holder causing brass to sit off kilter. Thought about filing double disc adapter to close the gap but thinking coarser powder with modified powder measure should fix the leak. Is AA2230 coarser than BLC2/H335? I was going to try AA2230 after I use up my jugs of BLC2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Using double disc to get the proper throw and noticed a gap between the hopper and disc when assembling Check with Lee, that should not be happening. It is possible to assemble the thing wrong way around. As to relative size of powder, I haven't a clue. Check around and see if someone near you has some different powders and see how they compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze1a Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 My buddy had a jug of AA2230...grain size even finer than BLC2. Back to the drawing board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze1a Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Anybody loading with Win 748? Would you know how it compares to BLC2 or H335 as to the grain size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1guess Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Looking for 223 rifle powder that has grains larger than BLC2/H335 but still meter decent. BLC2 grains too fine and my disc measure leaking way too much. Loading blaster ammo on a progressive press so not trying for precision ammo. Tried IMR powders but too coarse grained. Varget a bit finer than IMR so might try that next. Any other suggestions? I use imr 8208 meters really well through my dillon 650 use it 223 and 308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze1a Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 I tried XBR8208 and Varget and it leaked too. The auto disc's gap between the disc and the hopper and the plastic construction the weak link in the equation. I had seen info on converting Hornady powder measure to the Lee loader. I will have search for that article and do that conversion someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The auto disc's gap between the disc and the hopper and the plastic construction the weak link in the equation. There is definately something wrong - it should not be doing that regardless of the powder. I really suggest that you call or email Lee. They have always been very responsive with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze1a Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Will do, hope they give me more info than I got on calls about other issues. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze1a Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Lee's tech said tighten hold down screws. Because they are already as tight as I would dare I asked about filing down the double disc adapters and he says that it might work... Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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