Just the ticket to resolve this problem here in North Texas with the cool, dry weather. I've been fighting the "little stickies" for a while. Thank you for ALL your great video tips.
This is a great trick. I've wiped down my powder measure (including the interior of the dispenser, the drum, and nosel), Lee powder dispensers, trickler, and funnel. Just really simple but really effective way to kill static and make everything smell spring fresh!
What is your opinion on Titegroup? It doesn't seem to be a very popular powder and usually when it comes up in conversation people dont have anything good to say about it. I use it for my .38 special loads and my short barrel .357 loads. I have experienced good results loading a max charge behind a 125gr XTP out of my 3" barrel and have not noticed nearly as much muzzel flash as factory loads.
That works good for the inside of the funnel and the hopper. Have you ever used a no. 2 pencil and colored the inside of the plastic parts in the lower parts of your hopper? i have no tried it but some people have said that it prevents makes the surface smooth and prevents static. Could you see a problem with contamination from that?
Titegroup...It seems to work better with cast bullets for me. I like it in my 45 ACP and 38 Special. I have two powders I ue almost exclusively for handguns Unique and H110. All my other pistol powders were for experimentation.
I use Alliant 2400 and titegroup mostly but want to experiment with Trailboss and unique. I have heard that H110 is very similar to Win 296 and A2400 is this true? Thanks for the reply!
I call BS! You still had to beat the powder from the funnel and from the hopper, so it was still sticking. The best way to keep powder from sticking to your funnel is not use a plastic funnel, or any other reloading tool that the powder will come close to. Metallic Cartridge reloading, on bottom right of page 6, states - accidents do happen in handloading, either at the bench or with the firing of dangerous handloads. Loading one's own ammunition at home is not a lot different than the assembly of cartridges in a large ammunition factory, the primary difference being the degree of care, caution, or whatever name by which common sense may be known. Shooter's Bible Guide To Handloading, in the "Introduction", on the bottom left of page X, states - Handloading requires a bit of study. because handloading puts you close to things that could impair or abbreviate your life, you're smart to mind these caveats: Yes you can handload at home, but ... Handload only if you can honestly claim a reasonable level of intelligence, proof of which is your willingness to read all caveats twice, take them to heart, and admit in all humility that, no matter how long you've been shooting or how many times you've pumped a press handle, you do not know all there is to know about handloading. And won't ever. Metallic Cartridge reloading, on bottom right of page 16, states - ignorance can get even the most careful of men into trouble if there is some key element that he needs to watch closely and cautiously but he knows nothing about it. Lyman 51st Handloading Handbook, at the bottom left of page 60, states - CAUTION: Static electricity may cause primers to explode. Hodgdon Powder No. 27 Data Manual, section 6-10, under "Handling Primers" states - They demand the respect and careful handling due any device containing explosives. Primers should never be handled, used, ... in bulk, since primers in bulk can explode simultaneously. ... ... ... Precautions should be taken to avoid buildup of static electricity on the person when handling primers or conducting handloading procedures. Loading equipment should be electrically grounded. Speer Handloading Manual Number 15, on page 41, states - Static electricity and the Reloader 1. Static electricity can be highly hazardous for the reloader. 2. primers are most sensitive to static charges. The energy is enough to ignite primer dust in and around priming tools. The dust can ignite and propagate to all the primers in the tube [or tray]. The result is a serious explosion. This is the reason to keep those tubes [and trays] clean! 3. Static charges prefer low humidity environments. take some simple precautions. a. Use a humidifier. b. remove carpets from reloading areas. This is the prime source of static energy accidents. c. Clean the reloading area on a schedule. Routine cleaning removes residues of primers and propellants that can react to static energy. d. Use an anti-static product. Reloader's Guide - Complete, Fully Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide to Handloading Ammunition, on page 129, under Common Reloading Problems states: Plastic powder funnels often pick up a far amount of static electricity ... ... ... this is annoying because powder granules stick to the side of the funnel, and you have to keep tapping the funnel to remove the last granule of powder. [Yes, one big hassle? And tapping on the funnel for the next 50 years could give one Reloader's elbow! I kid you not.] Metallic Cartridge reloading, on bottom right of page 11, states - One deadly enemy of the handloader is static electricity, which lurks constantly around anything plastic. An aluminum powder funnel avoids the problem of static electricity generated by the sliding of powder granules across its inner face. However, only Pacific makes aluminum powder funnels. The other makers use plastic, and these can cause erratic powder charges, some of which are excessive. Lyman 51st Handloading Handbook, on pages 30 and 40, states - Lyman lab technicians have observed a potential serious phenomenon involving mechanical powder scales, plastic loading blocks, Styrofoam packaging, and other objects made of plastic. These materials sometimes retain static electric charge, enough to create an electro-static field of varying radii. This electro-static field has proven capable of causing radical deflection of uncharged and zeroed scales. Dependent upon circumstances, powder in the scale pan tends to dampen the amount of deflection by varying degrees. We strongly urge that the loading bench be cleared before setting up the scale. Then replace equipment one piece at a time while observing the scale pointer. Any item that causes a scale deflection should be removed from the reloading bench. The ABCs of Reloading 10th Edition, upon top left of page 161, under "Environmental Conditions" states - conditions that can compromise your safety or loaded ammunition's integrity. static electricity which is never a good thing around powder. Modern Reloading Second Edition Richard Lee Revised 2021, about the bottom half of page 85, under the heading "What are the causes of excessive pressure?" states - "It seems that some shooters were experiencing hot loads from what should have been quite safe. With much detective work, they found the problem occurred only when loading from the bench and immediately firing the round. Ammunition loaded away from the range worked fine. They discovered that the normal jostling of travel reduced the pressure to correct levels. Accurate recommends that ammunition loaded at the shooting bench be rolled back and forth a couple of times to rearrange the powder granules." [Rolling the cartridges around releases the static charge in the powder due to the use of plastic powder thrower reservoirs, plastic dippers, plastic powder pans, plastic funnels, and even plastic loading blocks, as well as any and all plastic primer trays. One should also avoid plastic laminated counter tops too.] Here one from a Black Powder Manual, in case anyone is thinking about using plastic stuff to handle Black Powder. SPG Lubricants, BP Cartridge Reloading Primer: Chapter 1 - Powder, page 22, WARNING: "BLACK POWDER IS CONSIDERED AN EXPLOSIVE AND IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO SPARKS OR STATIC ELECTRICITY. ITS USE WITH PLASTIC FUNNELS OR POWDER MEASURE HOPPERS IS TO BE AVOIDED. HEED ALL WARNINGS FOUND ON THE CANS OF BLACK POWDER." So Plastic tools around Black Powder is an extreme no no, and should never be done, period! So why buy a cheap plastic funnel for smokeless powders only to turn around and have to buy a descent aluminum funnel later on when one decides to do black powder too. And yes according to many manuals static electricity can be a highly hazardous - deadly enemy - to the reloader of which can compromise the integrity of their smokeless powder ammunition and even explode modern primers, as quoted in my previous comment. One may live in a high humidity area of which they have no issues with static electricity, but for them to tell others, that may actually live in lower humidity areas where static electricity abounds, not to worry about such is just plain irresponsible.
and most importantly leaves your powder smelling clean and fresh
Just the ticket to resolve this problem here in North Texas with the cool, dry weather. I've been fighting the "little stickies" for a while. Thank you for ALL your great video tips.
You very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch them!!
That Redding funnel is advertised as non-stick super tough Lexan material.
Ideally it is but mine was charged. I think it was the release agent from the mold. The dryer sheet did the trick.
@chillerboy134a No. It just gets rid of the static. Use a drier sheet that went through the drier.
This is a great trick. I've wiped down my powder measure (including the interior of the dispenser, the drum, and nosel), Lee powder dispensers, trickler, and funnel. Just really simple but really effective way to kill static and make everything smell spring fresh!
2400, H110, LilGun and 296 are all slow pistol powders.
What is your opinion on Titegroup?
It doesn't seem to be a very popular powder and usually when it comes up in conversation people dont have anything good to say about it. I use it for my .38 special loads and my short barrel .357 loads. I have experienced good results loading a max charge behind a 125gr XTP out of my 3" barrel and have not noticed nearly as much muzzel flash as factory loads.
That works good for the inside of the funnel and the hopper. Have you ever used a no. 2 pencil and colored the inside of the plastic parts in the lower parts of your hopper? i have no tried it but some people have said that it prevents makes the surface smooth and prevents static. Could you see a problem with contamination from that?
Great video. Thanks for devoting all this time to showing people how to reload.
Titegroup...It seems to work better with cast bullets for me. I like it in my 45 ACP and 38 Special. I have two powders I ue almost exclusively for handguns Unique and H110. All my other pistol powders were for experimentation.
Keeps the dust off your TV screens also, great tip Ammo.
Putting graphite on equipment will reduce static too. That's why the powder looks gray or black. Mfr's. add it to the powder
Great tip . Sparks and powder not good . 5*
Thanks for the video! I was having that same problem and I thought it might have been throwing the weights off on my charges.
Used or new dryer sheet?
I use Alliant 2400 and titegroup mostly but want to experiment with Trailboss and unique. I have heard that H110 is very similar to Win 296 and A2400 is this true? Thanks for the reply!
dryer sheets doing fuggin nothing for me!!
Are you in a high humidity environment?
I’m not and the dryer sheets worked great for me.
Contamination wouldn't be an issue? I would think that the crap on the dryer sheet would cause a problem. Guess not?
My thoughts exactly.
works with vertical blinds too lol
Awesome !!!! Thank you very much, Shweet.
@chillerboy134a Not so far.
I like the anti static spray to.
sweet tip ammosmith so simple yet so effective
nice! i wish i knew that a few months ago. i'll have to use this trick on my funnel.
thank you much!
Thank you, thank you, and thank you!!
@ remman700 now when you shoot it will smell like gain!
thanks
Great tip.
Awsome again brother
Thanks for the tip!
sweet tip
Very cool trick
thanks!
cool video
Really useful, thanks!
I call BS! You still had to beat the powder from the funnel and from the hopper, so it was still sticking. The best way to keep powder from sticking to your funnel is not use a plastic funnel, or any other reloading tool that the powder will come close to.
Metallic Cartridge reloading, on bottom right of page 6, states -
accidents do happen in handloading, either at the bench or with the firing of dangerous handloads. Loading one's own ammunition at home is not a lot different than the assembly of cartridges in a large ammunition factory, the primary difference being the degree of care, caution, or whatever name by which common sense may be known.
Shooter's Bible Guide To Handloading, in the "Introduction", on the bottom left of page X, states -
Handloading requires a bit of study. because handloading puts you close to things that could impair or abbreviate your life, you're smart to mind these caveats:
Yes you can handload at home, but ... Handload only if you can honestly claim a reasonable level of intelligence, proof of which is your willingness to read all caveats twice, take them to heart, and admit in all humility that, no matter how long you've been shooting or how many times you've pumped a press handle, you do not know all there is to know about handloading. And won't ever.
Metallic Cartridge reloading, on bottom right of page 16, states -
ignorance can get even the most careful of men into trouble if there is some key element that he needs to watch closely and cautiously but he knows nothing about it.
Lyman 51st Handloading Handbook, at the bottom left of page 60, states -
CAUTION: Static electricity may cause primers to explode.
Hodgdon Powder No. 27 Data Manual, section 6-10, under "Handling Primers" states -
They demand the respect and careful handling due any device containing explosives. Primers should never be handled, used, ... in bulk, since primers in bulk can explode simultaneously. ... ... ... Precautions should be taken to avoid buildup of static electricity on the person when handling primers or conducting handloading procedures. Loading equipment should be electrically grounded.
Speer Handloading Manual Number 15, on page 41, states -
Static electricity and the Reloader
1. Static electricity can be highly hazardous for the reloader.
2. primers are most sensitive to static charges. The energy is enough to ignite primer dust in and around priming tools. The dust can ignite and propagate to all the primers in the tube [or tray]. The result is a serious explosion. This is the reason to keep those tubes [and trays] clean!
3. Static charges prefer low humidity environments. take some simple precautions.
a. Use a humidifier.
b. remove carpets from reloading areas. This is the prime source of static energy accidents.
c. Clean the reloading area on a schedule. Routine cleaning removes residues of primers and propellants that can react to static energy.
d. Use an anti-static product.
Reloader's Guide - Complete, Fully Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide to Handloading Ammunition, on page 129, under Common Reloading Problems states:
Plastic powder funnels often pick up a far amount of static electricity ... ... ... this is annoying because powder granules stick to the side of the funnel, and you have to keep tapping the funnel to remove the last granule of powder. [Yes, one big hassle? And tapping on the funnel for the next 50 years could give one Reloader's elbow! I kid you not.]
Metallic Cartridge reloading, on bottom right of page 11, states -
One deadly enemy of the handloader is static electricity, which lurks constantly around anything plastic. An aluminum powder funnel avoids the problem of static electricity generated by the sliding of powder granules across its inner face. However, only Pacific makes aluminum powder funnels. The other makers use plastic, and these can cause erratic powder charges, some of which are excessive.
Lyman 51st Handloading Handbook, on pages 30 and 40, states -
Lyman lab technicians have observed a potential serious phenomenon involving mechanical powder scales, plastic loading blocks, Styrofoam packaging, and other objects made of plastic. These materials sometimes retain static electric charge, enough to create an electro-static field of varying radii. This electro-static field has proven capable of causing radical deflection of uncharged and zeroed scales. Dependent upon circumstances, powder in the scale pan tends to dampen the amount of deflection by varying degrees. We strongly urge that the loading bench be cleared before setting up the scale. Then replace equipment one piece at a time while observing the scale pointer. Any item that causes a scale deflection should be removed from the reloading bench.
The ABCs of Reloading 10th Edition, upon top left of page 161,
under "Environmental Conditions" states -
conditions that can compromise your safety or loaded ammunition's integrity. static electricity which is never a good thing around powder.
Modern Reloading Second Edition Richard Lee Revised 2021, about the bottom half of page 85, under the heading
"What are the causes of excessive pressure?" states -
"It seems that some shooters were experiencing hot loads from what should have been quite safe. With much detective work, they found the problem occurred only when loading from the bench and immediately firing the round. Ammunition loaded away from the range worked fine. They discovered that the normal jostling of travel reduced the pressure to correct levels. Accurate recommends that ammunition loaded at the shooting bench be rolled back and forth a couple of times to rearrange the powder granules." [Rolling the cartridges around releases the static charge in the powder due to the use of plastic powder thrower reservoirs, plastic dippers, plastic powder pans, plastic funnels, and even plastic loading blocks, as well as any and all plastic primer trays. One should also avoid plastic laminated counter tops too.]
Here one from a Black Powder Manual, in case anyone is thinking about using plastic stuff to handle Black Powder.
SPG Lubricants, BP Cartridge Reloading Primer:
Chapter 1 - Powder, page 22, WARNING:
"BLACK POWDER IS CONSIDERED AN EXPLOSIVE AND IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO SPARKS OR STATIC ELECTRICITY. ITS USE WITH PLASTIC FUNNELS OR POWDER MEASURE HOPPERS IS TO BE AVOIDED. HEED ALL WARNINGS FOUND ON THE CANS OF BLACK POWDER."
So Plastic tools around Black Powder is an extreme no no, and should never be done, period! So why buy a cheap plastic funnel for smokeless powders only to turn around and have to buy a descent aluminum funnel later on when one decides to do black powder too. And yes according to many manuals static electricity can be a highly hazardous - deadly enemy - to the reloader of which can compromise the integrity of their smokeless powder ammunition and even explode modern primers, as quoted in my previous comment. One may live in a high humidity area of which they have no issues with static electricity, but for them to tell others, that may actually live in lower humidity areas where static electricity abounds, not to worry about such is just plain irresponsible.
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Thats why my 30-06 rounds smell like Downey! LOL jk Good vid.
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