MrClean Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Just ordered a new powder measure and when it came in...... I realized it had no return springs on top and it now has two little levers instead of the one. I don't like that 'failsafe' rod right there in the way on the powder station. I have a small light shining down in the case so I see how much powder fell for each round that goes by. With that rod installed... it's right in the way. Sooooo.... as many of YOU have been doing, I run it w/o that rod. However.... with the NEW powder measure, you have to use the rod. Dillon said it's no longer just a failsafe but needed for function. And the rod had two bends in top instead of just one 90 bend. Dillon is sending me the new rod, no problem there. For now.... I stole a spring off an old one and then put a small bolt through the two levers to keep them together and it works. Anyone else run into this? How do you like the new powder measure system? Maybe I should just order some springs...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Hello: I modified the new measure to be like the old one. I like the idea of 2 springs that I can see. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrClean Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Hello: I modified the new measure to be like the old one. I like the idea of 2 springs that I can see. Thanks, Eric Did you order your springs from Dillon or find a suitable replacement at a local H/W shop or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Manley Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Hello: I modified the new measure to be like the old one. I like the idea of 2 springs that I can see. Thanks, Eric Did you order your springs from Dillon or find a suitable replacement at a local H/W shop or something? Dillon still has the springs available on request, I ordered a few just to have on hand. I don't know if the new PM failsafe system smooths up after time or I'm just getting used to it but I've come to like it. Still keeping the springs on hand though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Ditto. All of my powder measures (save 1) are the old style. I just add the old springs to the new ones and it smooths things out nicely. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Color me new. I see no reason to go backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I have 14 caliber conversions set up, each with it's own powder measure. The old kind. They have run flawlessly for years and will probably last for many more. I don't like the new kind either. Those look like something from Dr. Seuss. I have one new one, tried it out for a while, then retired it. That rod is always getting in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 This has been discussed in the past. Do a search for "fartknocker". (really!) Later, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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