Purpose built funnel for handloading single rounds of multiple cartridges

[Jack Hinson]

I got tired of using a plastic funnel when loading individual cartridge cases for velocity testing, so I made this funnel out of a piece of 3/4" aluminum round stock. The lowest level is about .270" to fit into the neck of a .270 Winchester case, the next lowest level is .300" o fit into any one of several .30 caliber (30-06, .308, 30-30. .303 British), the level above that .400" for a .41 Remington Magnum. I left the next level at .500 in case I want to adapt the funnel for other calibers, and the lowest level is long enough that it could be reduced to fit in a 6mm or even a 5.56.

Probably not cost effective, except I'm retired and it was an interesting project.... And it works fine for its purpose.

 

[Walkalong]

That's nice. I bet it isn't the last one. Like you, the time is not a factor with me, still working,
but I can take three hours to make one if I need to, nothing lost.

I made this one from brass for .32 caliber stuff. on my LNL.

 

[whughett]

Heck I got the time just don’t have the equipment or know how.

 

[jmorris]

The one in the OP, looks like a bushing driver I machined years ago.

I use the Lyman pan for powder though, the opposite of the concept but does help with bridging with small diameter case mouths.

 

[cfullgraf]

Nice tool, Jack Hinson.

I made a bunch of drop tubes for my L-N-L powder measure. I attempted to make them so that I did not have to adjust the case activated powder die at each cartridge change on the press. But they always needed a little tweaking at each use.

I did find adjusting the powder measure was quick and easy and a good use for a Lee o-ring lock nut. I liked the way my drop tubes worked vs Hornady's so I have continued using them.

Material is bronze. Fourth from the left is a modified Hornady 38 Special drop tube. The rest are based off this tube.

It was an excuse to use the lathe which sits idle much of the time.

 

[rabid wombat]

Heck I got the time just don’t have the equipment or know how.

You have a leg up on me, not only do I not have the equipment or know how...no time, too

 

[Walkalong]

 

[cfullgraf]

You have a leg up on me, not only do I not have the equipment or know how...no time, too

Every day is a holiday when you are retired.

 

[roque5]

Damn, You all are very talented individuals. Thanks for the pics and ideas.

 

[whughett]

Too old to learn machine and lathe work, wood or metal, forging too, but I do enjoy watching others on the YouTube. That service gots to be the best invention since sliced bread. Thank you Al.