Powder Horn filling?

KH · Nov 9, 2024

Newb question here.
How is the powder horn filled with powder? Tiny funnel?
Would any originals have had a larger filling plug that then had a smaller pouring plug?

Grenadier1758 · Nov 9, 2024

@KH, it's easy to make a temporary funnel from a sheet of paper. I found a set of tiny funnels at the hobby aisle of the Dollar Store.

I have horns with a screw in plug in the base cap of the horn. Originals may have had a filling opening and a smaller pouring spout.

tenngun · Nov 9, 2024

I’ve seen horns with filling plugs in the base. None of mine have that feature
I use a small funnel, but have filled a lot with hand grasp forming a funnel with thumb and first finger

LME · Nov 9, 2024

tenngun said:
I’ve seen horns with filling plugs in the base. None of mine have that feature
I use a small funnel, but have filled a lot with hand grasp forming a funnel with thumb and first finger

My horn has a one inch threaded hole in the base, I unscrew the base plug and fill her up quick!

andy52 · Nov 9, 2024

Some really nice horns have screw tips made of antler, when the tip is unscrewed the opening is larger.

nchawkeye · Nov 9, 2024

I attach a small, screw in funnel to my older Goex cans and pour into the spout. Not sure when I got this funnel, in the '70s I believe.

ppg1949 · Nov 9, 2024

Same as hawkeye, I made a pour spout for my Goex metal cans. I took a can lid and drilled hole to fit a 38spl case that I had drilled straight through leaving the rim. I put the case in the hole and epoxied it.

deGheyn · Nov 10, 2024

Depends on the horn. The screw tops are nice. Here are some options:
https://www.octobercountry.com/rmc-powder-can-lids-with-spout/
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-funnel-set-744.html

Kansas Jake · Nov 10, 2024

I just make a funnel of sorts with my thumb and first finger wrapped around the horn opening and carefully pour. I’ve done it that way for years. Nothing else to carry around or lose.

Shortfingers · Nov 10, 2024

KH said:
Newb question here.
How is the powder horn filled with powder? Tiny funnel?
Would any originals have had a larger filling plug that then had a smaller pouring plug?

You can make a “tiny funnel” that attaches to the cap of your powder can easy enough. Use a .223 case with the base removed (hack saw will cut it off in just a few minutes) next drill a hole in the cap just slightly smaller than the case diameter so that it takes a little effort to push it through the hole you drilled. Seal with the waterproof glue of your choice around the case on the top of the cap. Let dry completely and you’re all set. The old metal cans work the best for this but you can do it with the plastic ones also. It’s one of the reasons I always keep my old powder containers.

Rató:rats · Nov 10, 2024

This with a brass funnel I bought from TOTW

RobertIN · Nov 10, 2024

I use a small funnel that I designed and 3d printed. Couldn't be bothered cutting my fingers making one out of sheet metal or doing trial and error for a plastic one to fit properly.

KH · Nov 10, 2024

Thank you gents!
Many fine ideas.

KH · Nov 10, 2024

RobertIN said:
I use a small funnel that I designed and 3d printed. Couldn't be bothered cutting my fingers making one out of sheet metal or doing trial and error for a plastic one to fit properly.View attachment 361095

That wide,leather band is pretty cool. Was that sewn into a loop then wet and stretched on there? Shrinking as it dried?

Rifleman1776 · Nov 10, 2024

Nothing new to add. I use a tiny funnel. The paper funnel thing works fine.

RobertIN · Nov 10, 2024

KH said:
That wide,leather band is pretty cool. Was that sewn into a loop then wet and stretched on there? Shrinking as it dried?

I don't know I purchased it in the classifieds. Here are a couple of photos so you can see how it's on there. It had one stitch holding it in place and the band on the horn keeps it from sliding off.

KH · Nov 10, 2024

RobertIN said:
I don't know I purchased it in the classifieds. Here are a couple of photos so you can see how it's on there. It had one stitch holding it in place and the band on the horn keeps it from sliding off.View attachment 361135 View attachment 361136 View attachment 361137

Thanks, that other view explains it perfectly.

LME · Nov 10, 2024

When I made my first horn there were no M.L.forums to go to for help! I didn't have a book either. I made a Red Cedar plug for the butt plate of my horn. I made a hole one inch in diameter in the butt plate I had a bolt with a nut that i used to cut the threads and tap the hole. I ran a hacksaw blade through the nut hole and started a cut in four places then used a small file to finish the slots. I did the same to the bolt. I used the bolt to thread the hole and the nut to thread the plug. It worked like a charm using my hand made tap and die? I thought the threads would fail me but they didn;t ? I still have the horn and it is still full of powder and it never gave me any problems? I hope this helps someone as you guys have helped me a lot!

Greg Selner · Nov 10, 2024

Bought the funnel from Ted Cash.
Fits inside your powder horn

Pete G · Nov 11, 2024

Reloader funnel

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