Powder Measure

[Dillon W.]

Have any of you ever ran across a fixed powder measure with the little hinged funnel on it? I’d sure like to have one

 

[bang]

Fixed? As in a set amount?

 

[Dillon W.]

Yep

 

[Notchy Bob]

I've only seen the swiveling funnel on adjustable measures. This is the type that rotates horizontally to "strike off" the powder charge. All that I have seen are permanently attached to the measure.

The other type of attached funnel I have seen swivels vertically. These don't work worth a hoot, in my opinion, because you can't tip the measure upright enough to empty it and still keep the funnel in the muzzle. The ones I have seen are removable.

I believe both types mount on tubular measures with an OD of 1/2".

I think you'll probably need to build your own if you want a funnel on a fixed measure.

Notchy Bob

 

[Dillon W.]

Ive got the adjustable Treso that strikes off the top as you were mentioning and I really like the thing. I was hoping there would be a fixed measure with that feature but I’m afraid you’re right, I’ll have to make one.

 

[Tom Compton]

Use the adjustable, solder the plunger in place and cut the excess off.

 

[SDSmlf]

If you have a fixed 1/2” dia measure, hang one of these on it. Powder measure funnel and swivel only, brass - Track of the Wolf

 

[JoJoLesh]

If you have a fixed 1/2” dia measure, hang one of these on it. Powder measure funnel and swivel only, brass - Track of the Wolf

The other type of attached funnel I have seen swivels vertically. These don't work worth a hoot, in my opinion, because you can't tip the measure upright enough to empty it and still keep the funnel in the muzzle. The ones I have seen are removable.

I believe both types mount on tubular measures with an OD of 1/2".

I think you'll probably need to build your own if you want a funnel on a fixed measure.

Notchy Bob

I think this is what Notchy Bob was talking about.

 

[SDSmlf]

Personally, prefer the style that slide or swing over the end of the measure. Feel that once you have the powder settled, it cuts the powder even with the top if the measure. Probably doesn’t really matter except for precision shooting. Had one of the hinge type that was include with a gun I purchased. Never tried it and it’s long gone.

 

[Tumbledown]

The other type of attached funnel I have seen swivels vertically. These don't work worth a hoot, in my opinion, because you can't tip the measure upright enough to empty it and still keep the funnel in the muzzle. The ones I have seen are removable.
Notchy Bob

If it's this type, it looks like the funnel swings over the end. Place the finnel in the muzzle, swing measure vertical to dump powder in.

 

[smo]

No funnel required. Flush with the bottom edge of the hole is 70 grns fffg.

 

[rp77469]

I've been using a Ted Cash floppy funnel measure for 25+ years for all load work, and often shooting out of the bag. Works on my .40 caliber just fine. I have a .32 I have not tried with it yet, but will. It also works on my .751 Bess. I never cared for the strike off kind, too wasteful. Bone and antler measures fine tuned with a bit of clay in the bottom also are great.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I've only seen the swiveling funnel on adjustable measures. This is the type that rotates horizontally to "strike off" the powder charge. All that I have seen are permanently attached to the measure.

The other type of attached funnel I have seen swivels vertically. These don't work worth a hoot, in my opinion, because you can't tip the measure upright enough to empty it and still keep the funnel in the muzzle. The ones I have seen are removable.

I have used both and see no advantage/disadvantage of one over the other. I also use fixed made from horn, antler,bone, wood, etc. Like 'em all.

 

[Grenadier1758]

If you have this type of funnel, the band needs to be at the end of the measure tube so allow the measure to be raised to a more vertical position.

 

[Notchy Bob]

If it's this type, it looks like the funnel swings over the end. Place the funnel in the muzzle, swing measure vertical to dump powder in.
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Yep... That's the one.

If you have this type of funnel, the band needs to be at the end of the measure tube so allow the measure to be raised to a more vertical position.

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Yep... I understand. Mine had a design flaw of some sort. Even with the collar at the bitter end of the tube, there was not enough clearance to tip the tube to vertical and pour out the powder. I took the funnel device off, and just use the adjustable measure without it, when I use an adjustable measure. Once I find a load that works, I like to use a fixed measure. I use a separate Pedersoli flask funnel in the muzzle of the gun to help avoid spilling powder.

I've been using a Ted Cash floppy funnel measure for 25+ years for all load work...

Floppy funnel! I like it! We can call this one the "floppy funnel" and the other one (the cut-off type) the "swivel funnel," just to standardize the terminology. I'm glad yours works for you. Mine didn't work for me.

Best regards,

Notchy Bob

 

[Carbon 6]

Ive got the adjustable Treso that strikes off the top as you were mentioning and I really like the thing. I was hoping there would be a fixed measure with that feature but I’m afraid you’re right, I’ll have to make one.

It is a DIY sport.
Take an adjustable measure and epoxy it in place and cut off the remainder.

 

[Dillon W.]

Not a bad idea at all

 

[hanshi]

I may use an adjustable measure some at the range, but I normally make and use my own.

 

[Shooter1]

Antler tip ones work great and you can usually find someone on any forum who makes them.
Doug

 

[Bledfor Days]

Dixie Gun Works has them. I have one and really like it. The brass screw on the end of the measuring piece screws off and has a nipple pick on the underside.