Powder Funnel Residue

[Knuckle Dragger]

I just finished loading my first batch of .223. Initially I had a little bit of a problem getting the powder (H335) to measure consistently, but manged to get that worked out.

When I finished I noticed that the inside of the powder funnel was coated with powder. Has anyone seen this before and is it normal? My concern is that the coating of powder on the inside of the funnel would effect the consistency of the charge.

 

[Patriot]

I just finished loading my first batch of .223. Initially I had a little bit of a problem getting the powder (H335) to measure consistently, but manged to get that worked out.

When I finished I noticed that the inside of the powder funnel was coated with powder. Has anyone seen this before and is it normal? My concern is that the coating of powder on the inside of the funnel would effect the consistency of the charge.

What kind of press?

 

[jhrosier]

If you are using a plastic funnel with smokless powder, wipe the inside with a damp cloth with a couple drops of Dawn dishwashing detergent and let it air dry.
The light detergent coating will dissapate the static electricity.
You will have to repeat this every year or so.

Jack

 

[Knuckle Dragger]

What kind of press?

Dillon 550B

 

[GTOShootr]

I polished the inside of my Dillon powder measure for rifle. It takes very little time and comes out really shiny. Look for the dryer sheet tips for static problems.

Here are details:
http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41727&hl=

 

[Knuckle Dragger]

thanks GTO - there are some other good ideas there as well. I had only put a little powder in the hopper and can probably improve my stroke dynamics as well.

 

[GTOShootr]

The stroke is important. I had a reloading video with David Tubb using a 550 and he does a count with each stroke to keep it consistent.

 

[rscalzo]

http://www.brianenos.com/

Check out the forum on this site dedicated to the Dillon presses and accessories. It is a wealth of info.

 

[Knuckle Dragger]

thanks again for the great suggestions. I polished the throat of the powder funnel as far down as I could and took the rough edges off of the powder bar, then loaded up the rest my open primers. I checked my powder charge several times and it was spot on every time.