Powder funnel static

[jak67429]

Last night going to load some range rat loads. as usual drop the charge about 2 10ths short and trickle the rest. I poured the powder from the scale pan using the same funnel Ive had for ever and 1/2 a grain of powder is stuck to the side. :banghead: tried every thing I could think of and the powder still clings to the funnel. finally gave up. Any ideas? tried my bigger funnel no problem.

 

[Texasgunlover]

Wipe it good with a dryer sheet.

 

[NVMM]

Dryer sheets or wash with liquid dish detergent and let funnel air dry.

 

[mbopp]

Before dryer sheets came out I rubbed mine with powdered graphite.

 

[jak67429]

washed it with dish soap before I left for work this morn setting in the draining rack. hopefully can get some round loaded tonight.

 

[Joe_556]

I bet it's plastic.

I use a Saturn powder funnel. It's aluminum with a brass end. (you can find them at Midway)

I still wipe it down with a dryer sheet though. And, on that note.... I find that a onced cycled dryer sheet works the best.

Joe

 

[LightningMan]

Yep! dryer sheets. I used it to wipe out the powder hopper so when I change powders, it pours out clean with no powder clinging to the insides. LM

 

[oneounceload]

dryer sheets have a wax coating that makes them work. I have never had a problem with the little green RCBS one I have been using for about 30 years. Where you live and the weather can sometimes contribute to that as well.

 

[Lee Roder]

metal funnels. best things since sliced bread. sometimes a case can be cut. some of the little metal tips pastry chefs extrude fancy frosting through can work too. they come in different sizes.

 

[kostyanj]

I don't like the idea of static discharges and sparking anywhere near my powder