The Deluxe Powder Measure needs a funnel

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The Deluxe Powder Measure needs a funnel

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With the wide opening, this powder measure needs a screw on funnel adapter to reduce the diameter of the drop tube. For instance, when dropping a charge in the Safety Scale pan, part of it will splash out unless absolute contact is made between the pan a measure. The hanger on the pan makes that a bit tough.

I'm thinking a 3D printed short funnel would be perfect.
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Re: The Deluxe Powder Measure needs a funnel

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I know this is an old post but hoping you perused this 3D funnel? Powder splashing is a real problem and a PIA besides! It doesn't matter what scale pan you use. I really like the RCBS pan with a funnel on the side but it doesn't completely solve the splashing. I tuned my 505 to balance/zero with that scale pan.
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Re: The Deluxe Powder Measure needs a funnel

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With my PPM I drop into a 30-06 case and then into pan from the case. I got tired of cleaning up spilled powder. I can trickle from the case too but it is easier with the trickler. I don't load larger then 30-06 so it isn't a problem for me.
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Regardless which measure I use it's either a 45-70 case or the case of the moment.

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I thought RD gave up on 3D printing. Excuse me if I made that up.
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Re: The Deluxe Powder Measure needs a funnel

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daboone wrote:I know this is an old post but hoping you perused this 3D funnel? Powder splashing is a real problem and a PIA besides! It doesn't matter what scale pan you use. I really like the RCBS pan with a funnel on the side but it doesn't completely solve the splashing. I tuned my 505 to balance/zero with that scale pan.
GasGuzzler wrote:I thought RD gave up on 3D printing. Excuse me if I made that up.
Yep, gave up on the 3D printer. Gave the printer and the spools to a couple of kids.

I use a 45-70 Govt case to dump the powder in and then drop it where it is needed. Problem fixed as you cannot drop from this measure into a pan without it going everywhere.
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Re: The Deluxe Powder Measure needs a funnel

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Yep dispensing directly into the case then to the pan is the only method that works for me too. :cry:

Surely one you DIY brain gifted types can figure out some hardware store parts fix.
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Re: The Deluxe Powder Measure needs a funnel

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For one of my powder measures, (I can't remember which one right now and I'm in the house away from my reloading stuff) I was able to cut the head off a ,223 case and insert it in place of the "drop tube". But I just "trained" myself to hold the pan against the powder measure (no spilling and I get a nice little pile of powder in the center of the pan. Sometimes I see a difference on my digital scale if the powder is off center in the pan). Easiest remedy for me... ;)
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Re: The Deluxe Powder Measure needs a funnel

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Hey mikid how's about a picture of the 223 case drop tube....PLEASE!
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Re: The Deluxe Powder Measure needs a funnel

Post by Et2ss »

Can the 'Deluxe' model be used with the 90273 Universal Charging Die?

How is the accuracy vs the PPM?
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