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Hornady Measure - Extra Spring
One of the things I do not love about the Dillon equipment I love is the powder measure. I don't like the shape and orientation of the cavity, a cylinder inline with the flow just seems better. I will admit this is probably just an emotional hunch on my part and I am sure scads of accurate testing has been done that proves I am full of crap, but I have my feelings. I also think that flaring the case with the powder measure is clunky. So I got a couple of the Hornady measures like they use on the Lock and Load:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I loaded probably 8k-10k rounds and was perfectly happy, then the thing started sticking in the up position and I ended up with a number of squibs. A little research showed this is not uncommon, and a more regular schedule of cleaning and lubrication (with something dry, like their One Shot) is required to keep this from happening (and I understand the supplied Dillon measure is specifically set up to eliminate this possibility, I know, I know...).
But the root cause is the spring setup is goofy, pulling on it sideways:
Attachment 37271
So I ordered some spacers and longer screws from McMaster and two identical springs:
Attachment 37272
I have only done another 2k with the tweak but it is essentially twice as much force pulling on it directly inline with the travel.
This obviously would be a good change for the folks actually using the Lock and Load, or any other goof balls like me using it on a Dillon. I bought packages of the screws, washers, nuts and spacers that I could karma, and can provide the part number for the springs.