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is there such a thing as a powder funnel with swirl lines cut into the slope to make the grains of powder swirl into a drop tube. or maybe of a shape that would make powder swirl down ?
 
Can't say I've ever seen a powder funnel like the one you are describing.

May I ask why you want one?
 
Skgreen said:
Can't say I've ever seen a powder funnel like the one you are describing.

May I ask why you want one?
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in part ,pretty much for the same reason a long drop tube is used . it should slow things down , eliminating bridging
 
Skgreen said:
I have had bridging problems using some extruded powders in small rifle calibers.
I individually weigh each charge and pour it into the funnel. (Not 'dump') Doesn't always work 100%, but it seems to help.
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That's what I do as well. Further, depending on the cartridge, you can open the drop orifice with a drill for better flow out of the funnel... assuming it's not a .22 case, etc.
 
Skgreen said:
I have had bridging problems using some extruded powders in small rifle calibers.
I individually weigh each charge and pour it into the funnel. (Not 'dump') Doesn't always work 100%, but it seems to help.
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IMR 4350 sucks through a funnel
 
I have some Hardcore powder funnels and they are the best I've ever used. I think they changed names but these are the newer ones. The improved funnel is what I'm refereeing too. The older models where caliber specific. They worked in all conditions, never a cling, clog or static problem.

https://www.area419.com/product-category/reloading/funnels/
 
RCBS makes a funnel that has changeable diameter case holes ....and a long drop tube .....makes it pretty easy to match one that stops bridging and the long drop tube helps with compressed loads....

About $20 or less
 
if considering that i have been loading my own since the early 70's there is not much that i have not seen . in my mines eye i can see what i want ...... i just dont know how to get it
 
Blue68f100 said:
I have some Hardcore powder funnels and they are the best I've ever used. I think they changed names but these are the newer ones. The improved funnel is what I'm refereeing too. The older models where caliber specific. They worked in all conditions, never a cling, clog or static problem.

https://www.area419.com/product-category/reloading/funnels/
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AJC1 said:
I Like my Saturn funnels. It looks like little ribs on them but I dont know it they help swirl or not.
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I have a Saturn funnel, and it does work well. Mine is a universal .30 - .50 I believe. It's a large funnel, but works well for my .480

I also have a couple of caliber specific Hardcore funnels, and like Blue68f100 said, they are the best I've used. They aren't large or heavy, but pour slow and steady and they work like a dream.

chris
 
I use both a Lee or RCBS funnel. I cut the bottom of the Lee off to accommodate shorter brass casings ln a loading block. I find that if I pour a scoop of propellant at the outside edge of either funnel it slides down, sorta swirls and never bridges. Drop it in the center and it may bridge though. To me it is in the technique I use. Just sayi'n.
 
FROGO207 said:
I use both a Lee or RCBS funnel. I cut the bottom of the Lee off to accommodate shorter brass casings ln a loading block. I find that if I pour a scoop of propellant at the outside edge of either funnel it slides down, sorta swirls and never bridges. Drop it in the center and it may bridge though. To me it is in the technique I use. Just sayi'n.
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yes thats what i discovered as well . i just want the powder to swirl with out tiring so hard
 
I once crudely modified one with the shoulder and neck section of a 6mm Rem case and a piece of brass wire soldered across the wide part to serve as a baffle/ agitator. This assembly was JB welded onto a plastic funnel. It was quite successful at dropping IMR 4064 into. 30 cal cases until it got stepped on. Haven't gotten around to making a new one.
 
JimKirk said:
RCBS makes a funnel that has changeable diameter case holes ....and a long drop tube .....makes it pretty easy to match one that stops bridging and the long drop tube helps with compressed loads....

About $20 or less
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Yes but it doesn't fit a Lee powder-through expansion die. :( :cuss:
I tried using a lathe to reduce the diameter of an extension tube for the green funnel so it would fit a Lee die and it shattered the instant the tool made contact. Almost like it was committing Seppuku. o_O:eek:
 
GeoDudeFlorida said:
Yes but it doesn't fit a Lee powder-through expansion die. :( :cuss:
I tried using a lathe to reduce the diameter of an extension tube for the green funnel so it would fit a Lee die and it shattered the instant the tool made contact. Almost like it was committing Seppuku. o_O:eek:
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Why not make an adapter out of nylon. Are you vertical limited?
 
AJC1 said:
Why not make an adapter out of nylon. Are you vertical limited?
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No, gave up on green and got a red funnel. Cheaper than the time it would take to make something. This was quite a while ago I tried using the green funnel in the powder through.
 
GeoDudeFlorida said:
No, gave up on green and got a red funnel. Cheaper than the time it would take to make something. This was quite a while ago I tried using the green funnel in the powder through.
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That's the smart way to go. Guys with tools and 3d printers will sometimes make something even though it's not the economically wise move.
 
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