Lyman 55?

[Texas by God]

I was able to get this powder measure at the LGS( bargain bin) for $20.
I think that it’s a Lyman55, but there are no markings at all on it.
I had one years ago with a turret press that took 310 dies- but they were Lyman Orange.
I tested it today using it in the PTE die(that explains the Teflon tape)- and it works perfectly. I checked the weight of every tenth throw and it stayed constant for 50 rounds of .40 S&W.
Is it a Lyman?


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[Shawlerbrook]

Yes, it’s a Lyman 55. Came in orange and gray

[gpidaho]

TBG I have a couple of the Lyman 55s, one orange and one gray. I find them to be very accurate for small charges. One of mine is dedicated to loading 32 ACP. Gp

[Texas by God]

Thank you both!
Yes, this one will be for small charges.
I use my ancient Redding for rifle size charges.


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[Green Frog]

It shines at small charges. If you use just the top or top two slides you can control small chambers that will drop consistent charges. I have several and for a long time they were sort of the standard found on most shooter’s benches.
Froggie

[John Guedry]

That's what I started with and still use.

[kungfustyle]

Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6CAg2VEeKc at about 12 minutes he uses a funnel. Do the same and you'll love the powder measure.

[metricmonkeywrench]

Nice Grab- Have one on the bench and its my general go to except for .45acp, none of the drop tubes i have seem to fit over the case the way I like. Though i have the drop tube adaptor i have yet to set it up on my all American press. I believe someone about was making 3D printed adaptors so you wouldn't need the Teflon tape for the powder thru dies.

I can get it set up way faster the the green ones up on the shelf.

I believe they just discontinued this version in favor of a more "modern" design.

[beemer]

Found it's twin about a month ago, of all places in the bargain bin at my local gun store for $20. The lid was missing, found a plastic screw on lid that was a friction fit. I also found it was great for small charges.

[reloader X]

You used to be able to order parts for these but no more..not even a stinkin hopper..

[farmerjim]

I bought one from my neighbor 55 years ago when he got out of reloading. The plastic hopper cracked and I replaced it with a threaded copper pipe. It still works fine.

[Mk42gunner]

Lyman used to sell, and may still, an adapter to mount that in a 7/8-14 hole, such as on most presses. I couldn't find it in a quick look at their website, but they it is possible still make it.

Robert

[gwpercle]

Operational Tip : Set the slides to form a single narrow , deep cavity .
The more narrow the powder cavity is, then the less cutting of powder flakes / granuals / sticks will occur by the brass measure slide as it rotates .
#2 . Develop a consistent tapping technique to insure the narrow , deep powder cavity gets filled complwtwly and consistently .

The least accurate way to set the powder slide is to create a wide , shallow cavity that lets a lot of powder flakes get cut when the handle is rotated ...avoid this method of setting .

Practice your tapping and settling technique and handle operation until you have it perfected and the 55 will deliver surprisingly accurate powder drops ... even with Flakey old Unique !
Gary

[azjohn]

Part number is 7392036. Lyman shows out of stock. Midway has it. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1011239147

[pworley1]

The first powder measure I bought was one of those. I bought it in the early 70's and it is still in use. I have put many more of them in use over the years. They are great for small charges.

[Tall]

Mine is a dandy for small calibers like 32 S&W Long with charges like 2 grains of W231. Bought it used on eBay for about twice what the OP paid. Still happy with it.

[Shawlerbrook]

I am guessing Lyman discontinued the 55 because of the high cost of manufacturing. It is surprising that you can still find used ones relatively cheap.

[Teddy (punchie)]

They Lyman made a few different ones. The black or darker colors were sometimes for black powder. If I recall the scale of number were different.

The adapters should be around if having trouble PM me. I should have a bunch somewhere.

[Teddy (punchie)]

Found it's twin about a month ago, of all places in the bargain bin at my local gun store for $20. The lid was missing, found a plastic screw on lid that was a friction fit. I also found it was great for small charges.

Beemer

What type of lid? I have a few of these and I know I need lids.

Thanks, Teddy

[beemer]

Beemer

What type of lid? I have a few of these and I know I need lids.

Thanks, Teddy

It was the lid off a one lb. plastic can for Accurate powder. I had to knock the top off the threads slightly to adjust for fit.