Lee makes two charging dies that work in conjunction with the three case activated powder measures for rifle loading. These dies work much like the Powder Through Expanding die that comes with our handgun dies, but does not flare the case.
The Short Charging Die (#90668) works with the Auto-Disk, Pro Auto-Disk and Auto-Drum Powder measuring systems. Use this die if your case length is .860" to 1.760" long. (22 Hornet to 223 Rem)
The Long Charging Die (#90194) works with the Auto-Disk, Pro Auto-Disk and Auto-Drum Powder measuring systems. Use this die if your case length is 1.760" to 2.620" long. (223 Rem to 300 Win Mag)
The Auto-Disk, Pro Auto-Disk and Auto-Drum system can be operated two different ways. If using this system on a progressive press such as the Pro 1000 or LoadMaster, the beaded chain system would be used to reset the measure after a case has been charged. The chain runs from a non-turning portion of the carrier up to the measure which sits on a turret that does not turn. The rotating shell plate on either press moves new cases under the die.
