Dumb question???

[JimFromTN]

I need a new powder measure and I am thinking about getting a hornady lock n load powder measure. I already have a redding powder measure stand. Is there a bushing that will alow me to adapt the measure to the stand or do I need to get a different stand?

 

[DrMike]

I don't know that the question is dumb. It is quite possible that by asking, someone may have the answer to your query. If there is not a common adapter, I would think that it is possible for a good machinist or craftsman to make one. Let us know what you find if no answer is posted here.

 

[Mortis]

The stem on the Hornady is same as my Uniflo's... and I have an RCBS in a Redding stand.

Just use a nut on top and one on bottom. It'll stay in place with no problem.

 

[Guest]

With the Hornady, you can probably get by with only the lock nut under the measure, as there is a substantial shoulder above the threads on mine. Of course, mine is pre-lock-n-load, and 20+yrs old, but it's got a wide shoulder and I just drop it into my powder measure bracket (Hornady's bracket) and tighten the lock ring from the bottom. I'm sure the Redding stand will work the same.

 

[Kodiak]

I use more than one powder-measure in my old RCBS stand, so I've always used a nut on top, a nut under-neath combination for consistancy. Old guys got old ways (GRINS).

Jim

 

[Oldtrader3]

The Lyman #55 Powder Measure stand is threaded for a 7/8-18 steel flanged bushing that has a 7/16's threaded steel drop tube hole through the center to mount a #55 Powder Measure on the stand. Other brands of stand may have different mounting dimensions.