RCBS Uniflow Powder Measure question. Help!

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My lucky day. I was given the above (combo) measure with large and small measure rotors.
Every thing was in the box except instructions. It's not complicated but I downloaded the pdf instructions from RCBS which are not very helpful.

So the dumb question of the day is: When looking at on the bench is the measuring adjusting screw and slot in the main unit facing you or away from you??

I ask because the instructions say when installing the handle to put the handle facing the UNthread portion of the cylinder.

I did this and if I have the the measure screw facing me, the handle is to the back??

I cannot set it to look like the instructions?. The schematic appears backwards. Looked at videos online and seen it both ways??

If set like this it would drop on the up stroke?? I am right handed and obviously dazed and confused!:o

Maybe it's the Super Moon!:rolleyes:



http://www.rcbs.com/downloads/instructions/Uniflow_Powder_Measure_Instructions.pdf
 
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I've been using a uniflow for years, mine is set up so the handle is on the right hand side, the adjustment is on the back, away from me, and it dumps the powder on the downstroke. I don't know if this is the official way or not but it works for me!
 
Same for me. Handle to the RT.

Mine is almost as old as I am. And it's as accurate as one could wish for too. Great measures.
 
They are actually quite versatile in ergonomics which is a great asset.

I have one mounted on my bench with the same set up as above, handle on right and dumps on the on down stroke with the adjustment in the back. I have a second one mounted on a Piggyback II. It has the adjustment on the back, lever on the right but reversed so it dumps on the up stroke for use with the progressive.

However you decide to set it up, make sure to operate the handle with the adjustment stem set out to the max. length before you fill it up and use it. The stem can get blocked by whatever it's mounted on depending on it's final arrangement.
 
Jellybean said:
They are actually quite versatile in ergonomics which is a great asset.

I have one mounted on my bench with the same set up as above, handle on right and dumps on the on down stroke with the adjustment in the back. I have a second one mounted on a Piggyback II. It has the adjustment on the back, lever on the right but reversed so it dumps on the up stroke for use with the progressive.

However you decide to set it up, make sure to operate the handle with the adjustment stem set out to the max. length before you fill it up and use it. The stem can get blocked by whatever it's mounted on depending on it's final arrangement.
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Thank you all!!:)

That"s what was driving me nuts. I figured it had to go towards the back and it only came with the flat bar with two holes in for mounting. As you say when the screw is out it gets stopped by the mounting bar. I guess it can be screwed further up on the mounting bar and lock nut tightened. I will need to get one of the official stands. All the pictures I was looking at showed the adjustment in the front:rolleyes:

This one which came in the box must be 20 years old. Still like new, I wire brushed some rust off the adjustment screws.

The powder cylinder does not come off correct?

Anyone know the difference between the two stands?

What makes the advanced version, well, advanced???

RCBS Powder Measure Stand - MidwayUSA

RCBS Advanced Powder Measure Stand - MidwayUSA
 
I'm different I guess. I'm right handed and have the handle on the right side. But, I have a micrometer adjustment setup, so it's in the front and the handle dumps on the downstroke.
 
ChuckS1 said:
I'm different I guess. I'm right handed and have the handle on the right side. But, I have a micrometer adjustment setup, so it's in the front and the handle dumps on the downstroke.
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I would think it would dump on the up stroke?? The mic just takes the place of the standard screw.

Now I am confused again.:eek:
 
OCD1 said:
I would think it would dump on the up stroke?? The mic just takes the place of the standard screw.

Now I am confused again.:eek:
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You know you can change the lever position so that it can dump either on the upstroke or downstroke.
 
I'm not trying to confuse you more, but mine is set up for a specific purpose.

My loading technique is to charge a case and then seat a bullet, then move to the next case and seat a bullet and so on.

With the handle mounted on the same side as the adjustment screw the cylinder would lower itself when doing other operations on the bench from vibration. It doesn't take much. I want the powder chamber in the cylinder away from the hopper until it's time to charge a case as vibration will vary the amount of powder that settles in it, so I want it to sit with the lever and chamber opening (opposite of the adjustment screw) both in the down position while not being used.

Probably the best way to figure out what is best for you will be by trial and error.
 
you can set it up any way you like, I didn't want the metering screw in the back so I took the cylinder out and reversed it then switched the handle around now the adjustment screw is in the front, handle on the right but it now dumps on the upstroke but since I charge all cases in the block before any bullet seating is done it's not a problem otherwise vibration such has jellybean spoke of would be
 
Take the handle off and put it on the other way, someone put it on backwards, dag lefties screw up the right hand world. I'm only half screwed up - I can use eather hand as well as the other. :D
 
CWH44300 said:
you can set it up any way you like, I didn't want the metering screw in the back so I took the cylinder out and reversed it then switched the handle around now the adjustment screw is in the front, handle on the right but it now dumps on the upstroke but since I charge all cases in the block before any bullet seating is done it's not a problem otherwise vibration such has jellybean spoke of would be
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This is how I have mine set up. I always charge all cases before moving on to the next step since I have a single stage press and work in batches.
 
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