Just picked up the red dipper set. Just need to find the black set now. Couldn't pass it up for $5 .
Just picked up the red dipper set. Just need to find the black set now. Couldn't pass it up for $5 .
So is there a difference other than the color? Mine are yellow, and all but one are still fasten together. They all seem to be just a little too big for my chosen load.
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The yellow ones are calibrated on cubic centimeters, not sure what the numbers on the red ones mean. They are not the same volumes from what I can tell and the yellow set has more measures.
I use them a good bit when doing small batches or working up loads. .I have an extra set of red ones I bought with some missing , I have altered some of those.
Dave
You can "adjust" them with tape for the exact charge you want if needed. A layer of tape on the side reduces capacity as does a snug fitted disc in the bottom
Just got the black set today. I now have all 3. The sets are different capacities, but regardless, I've been collecting the old lee equipment as of late. I have a few of the lee loaders and the auto prime II. ITS A START!!!!!!!
This thread compares. According to one post, black & red are the same.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...powder-dippers
John
W.TN
Yup, and lots more stuff too.
I have the red & yellow. Very handy !!
I will have to look that one up.
They are really handy in the reloading room I think they measure out a little light so I check them with a scale.
I got the yellow and red dippers, been wanting the black. Neighbor had a garage sale, brand new black set dated 1966. One dollar!
I finally got all three sets, but I'm missing the "slide rule" from one (the yellow, maybe?) set. IIRC, they are the current ones and I can buy a replacement for that from Lee.
Froggie
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