Powder funnel for .223 cases

[Miata Mike]

I am using a Lee .22-.45 funnel for filling .223 cases and find it lacking, at least for filling cases in a loading block. I haven't tried filling a case by holding the funnel and case yet.

One of the best ideas I have heard so far by using a search was an ear exam throw away tip for a poor mans funnel. I am using H335 and that powder pours like water.

 

[Lizard1911]

I ended up using the card label from something.. rolled into a cone and taped.
3 x 5 index card is about the same weight.
Works MUCH better than the plastic funnel.

 

[Miata Mike]

I ended up using the card label from something.. rolled into a cone and taped.
3 x 5 index card is about the same weight.
Works MUCH better than the plastic funnel.

You know, as silly as it sounded initially, I like the idea.

 

[jb27]

I use RCBS quick change powder funnel. So far I've loaded .223, .22-250 and .30-06 and it has worked great.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=842036

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The funnel set above is a good choice or you can try This Funnel. I didn't buy one yet but a friend has one and it works very well. I just wish it were a little cheaper.

 

[HOWARD J]

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=480995

I have a number of these funnels---they are the best I have ever used.
They will not hold static elect.--you can set them on top of the case & they will sit there waiting for you to pour the powder.

 

[Wolfman Bill]

Morning Mike

I took a 223 case to my local shooting supply store and tried all the funnels they had. None were a good fit on a resized 223 but the RCBS (green one) fit the best but just barely.

It sits (j-u-s-t) on the resized 223 neck but wouldn’t stay in place by itself so I added a short piece of thin walled rubber hose inside the funnel neck then cut a 1.5” piece from a .243 or .308 (can’t remember which one) and shoved that in the rubber hose. The funnel now works perfect but is dedicated to only the 223 now so I had to buy a second funnel for other uses.

Biggest problem is getting coarse powders to flow easily through the small funnel neck but a tap on the funnel side allows the powder to keep moving.

 

[BADUNAME37]

Satern Metal Funnels are expensive, however they are well worth every dollar.

You purchase the particular metal funnel (aluminum with brass base) -- dedicated to fit the bullet size. The brass base holds the funnel securely to the cartridge while dumping powder. No powder sticks to the funnel walls as in plastic funnels.

http://www.accurateshooter.com/gear-reviews/aluminum-funnels/

 

[amlevin]

I have always had issues with any funnel that is a one size/fits many type.

I solved this issue for my .308 by doing some @#%$#-Engineering.

I took a .270 case I had laying around (I have nothing chambered for this) and Chucked it in my LEE Case Trimmer drill adapter. I "turned" the neck until it just slipped inside the sized neck of a .308 case.

I then cut the base off, de-burred it, and J-B Welded it into the base of the LEE funnel.

I can now place the funnel on a case in the loading block and have both hands available to do anything I need to do. No powder spilling at all. Only caution I have is to make sure that the neck is small enough to slip in and out freely or you'll need to hold the case with the other hand to prevent it from lifting both.

For .223 I'd look at a .17 case to start.

Another possibility is to use a piece of "Brake Line" from the local Auto Parts Store. I've also made a "Drop Tube" using a piece of 3/8" line for my .308 loading. Glued it into another funnel I had in my junk drawer. Only problem with this is that the tube doesn't fit inside. I just hold the flared end against the case and drop the powder. There are smaller sizes that may work for the .223 case in a similar manner.

Or, just buy a Satern Funnel. they're great. $10 isn't all that much. Just a little more than two "Fancy Coffee's from Starbucks" and you'll have the funnel with you longer than the coffee.

 

[rcmodel]

The simple solution to the funnel hitting the loading block is to change to a safer method of charging cases.

Put all the empties in the loading block mouth down, primer up.

Then pick each one up, put the funnel on it, and fill it.
Then set it back in the loading block.

It works more better for rifles cases, and it is imperative when loading small charges in pistol cases to prevent double charges.

But an even better method then using a funnel is to use a powder measure, and throw charges directly into the cases as you pick them up & set them down.

rc

 

[brickeyee]

Satern Metal Funnels are expensive

$12 in common sizes does not qualify as expensive.

This is about what the older solid aluminum funnels from Sinclair cost.

$20 is getting there for a funnel, but that is 'universal' type and larger calibers.

 

[Lizard1911]

Necessity IS the mother of invention...

I truly didn't like the funnel that came with my kit, and wasn't going to wait until I could order another.

 

[BADUNAME37]

$12 in common sizes does not qualify as expensive.

This is about what the older solid aluminum funnels from Sinclair cost.

$20 is getting there for a funnel, but that is 'universal' type and larger calibers.

I meant, in comparison to a 50 cent plastic funnel.
You get what you pay for.

I like the Satern because it sits firmly on the case and when you pour the powder, no matter what type, there is never one granule that misses the cartridge!

 

[45ACPUSER]

satern funnels at www.gunstop.com are way cheaper....