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Thread: Lyman 55 BP measure

  1. 01-13-2009, 07:36 PM #1
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    Lyman 55 BP measure

    This is a few photos of how I modified my Lyman 55 BP measure. I could never tell how much powder was in it. I took the idea from my RCBS. Just drill a 1/4 in hole in the center of the top cap. Cut a piece of 1/4 wooden dowel rod and use JB weld to mount a fender washer to the end of dowel. It's not sloppy work on the fender washer but done on purpose to add weight so that it will follow the powder. I also marked the dead bottom line in red so that a quick glance would give me a reading. The very top of the dowell can be marked with the correct powder lines and used as a depth guage for bullet seating.
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  2. 01-14-2009, 03:55 AM #2
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    ..............Very good idea. I'm gonna do that exact thing to mine tomorrow! Thanks.

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  3. 01-14-2009, 09:40 AM #3
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    Great idea. Will do the same at first chance. Also, will slit the end of the dowl to receive a note card indicating powder type. Thus changeable with powder changes.
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