223 funnel choice..?

[Shanghai McCoy]

Since I have only recently started loading for 223,and I am still acquiring the necessary stuff, a proper powder funnel is on the list. I know what all is available but would like to hear what is the best to spend my money on..?

 

[edwardware]

I like Lee's red plastic funnel. Wash in dishsoap, let dry soapy, and never look back.

Avoid RCBS's .224+ funnel for .224; it doesn't self-center on the mouth.

 

[WestKentucky]

I have a few “universal” funnels. I like the lee best. RCBS funnel has more wobble which means spillage. Only complaint about Lee is that the smaller hole bridges easily with stick powder.

 

[Blue68f100]

I've been using Hardcore Xtreme powder funnels. These are pricey but work very good, I've never had powder stick or clog using these.

https://xtreme-hardcore-gear.myshopify.com/collections/powder-funnels

I would probably try these guys out since you use the same funnel and only change the base to fit what your doing.

http://www.area419.com/product-category/reloading/funnels/

 

[Bbear]

I've been using the RCBS funnel that came with my set-up way back when. If you hold it with one hand while pouring down the side slowly and steadily, it gets the job done. In fact, I need to go load some 223 up now.

 

[Allen One1]

Hardcore Xtreme powder funnels. Expensive but worth it. The cost of the funnel isn't going to kill you, the fact that after you use it you will buy more of them is what hurts.

 

[TheDomFather]

Since I have only recently started loading for 223,and I am still acquiring the necessary stuff, a proper powder funnel is on the list. I know what all is available but would like to hear what is the best to spend my money on..?

I have 3 powder funnels from Xtreme Hardcore gear: http://xtremehardcoregear.com/powderfunnels.html I am using these for .223, 6.5mm and .308 which I use for both .308 Win and .300 blackout. I much prefer the caliber specific powder funnels over the universal plastic one. Area 419 also makes a universal powder funnel with different caliber bases that screw on the bottom. This is one of those items that are pricey but I find it to be well worth the money. I also have the stand for the powder funnels.

 

[Axis II]

don't buy a lyman! pure junk!

 

[420]

I like my caliber-specific https://shop.saternbarrels.net/t/v06iem6vdi funnels.

 

[Conniption]

I'll second the Saturn funnel for .223/5.56, works well and is built to last.
For a plastic wonder the RCBS "Quick Change" also works and is a few shekel's cheaper...

https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/12902

 

[jmorris]

How are you charging, measure or weighing each charge?

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

^^^^
I weigh each charge then poor through my current RCBS "universal" funnel.
Thanks for the input Gents.

 

[jmorris]

Weighing, I like the Lyman pan/funnel.

https://jet.com/product/detail/7b07...MIh_D18ta92gIVhbjACh0ZoA4fEAQYAiABEgLr__D_BwE

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

Weighing, I like the Lyman pan/funnel.

https://jet.com/product/detail/7b07...MIh_D18ta92gIVhbjACh0ZoA4fEAQYAiABEgLr__D_BwE

Huh, nifty...

 

[WestKentucky]

Weighing, I like the Lyman pan/funnel.

https://jet.com/product/detail/7b07...MIh_D18ta92gIVhbjACh0ZoA4fEAQYAiABEgLr__D_BwE

I’m just worried that Lyman found a way to screw this up too. Sometimes I wonder how long they would take to destroy an anvil with 2 q-tips and a warm stick of butter.

 

[TheDomFather]

How are you charging, measure or weighing each charge?

Im using hornady auto tricklers. Not the fastest way but faster than trickling by hand and very accurate. Works well when doing load development when your making 5 - 10 rounds of each charge weight.

 

[jmorris]

Im using hornady auto tricklers.

That’s even easier to use the Lyman pan/funnel on digital. Just hit zero, no need to mess with the pan hanger like you would have to on a beam scale to adjust for the difference in pan weight.

 

[hdwhit]

I'm still using the RCBS funnel that I bought sometime around 1980. It works and rarely gives me any problems.

 

[entropy]

I use an RCBS .17 cal. powder funnel; I found the .22-.45 one barely fit the .223 necks, and often leaked powder.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I have both RCBS and Lee plastic funnels and they work fine for me. If you don't like plastic funnels the above linked to Satern funnels work very well and are not extremely expensive. I might be buying one for the .223/5.56 soon because of the added speed for volume loading.

 

[Chuck R.]

I use an old RCBS funnel about 98% of the time, but for compressed loads with Varget I've gone to one of these:



https://www.brownells.com/reloading...er-funnell-with-long-drop-tube-prod33958.aspx

 

[fotheringill]

I found the Satern to suit my needs.

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

I'm still using the RCBS funnel that I bought sometime around 1980. It works and rarely gives me any problems.

That's what I've been using but it's not sealing as well on those 223 cases. Never had that problem with my 45/70 cases...
Ordered one of the Saturn funnels today and we'll see how that works out.

 

[Laphroaig]

I really like the Lyman pan/funnel too. I don't spill powder when I pour thrown charges from a case to check the weight. Also, my Gempro is definitely more stable with the slightly heavier pan.

 

[Whiterook808]

I also found the old RCBS funnel to leak powder with .223. I have been using a plastic MTM funnel for .223 which worked well, but recently purchased the new Lyman Brass Smith funnel set. I used it for the first time on Saturday. Even after treating with a drier sheet I still have static cling for the first 50 rounds or so. After that it seem to acquire a good coating of graphite and worked much better. I still found myself having to tap it against the case mouth to drop granules clinging to the removable caliber-specific insert. The jury is still out but I think after it breaks in it should be fine. I was expecting less cling from the aluminum, but it was a very damp day, so maybe that was part of it.