NorthGaHillbilly Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I recently got set up to load 40 S&W on my 550, got it all set up and went to loading using virgin Starline brass. I was having a really bad hitch when I went to raise the handle, it was FAR more difficult than when I run 9mm. I got to looking and the powder funnel had machine marks on the lower straight portion, looked like the barrel of a Mosin it was so rough. I looked at my 9mm funnel and I could see myself in it it was so smooth. I took and used 320 grit paper, and then a dremel to polish it to a shine. This fixed the problem, but I was wondering if this was a common thing, or if I was the lucky 1/1000 NGaHB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 They need a little touching up once in awhile. Also, new brass is the worst for sticking so you had multiple issues to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthGaHillbilly Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Yea I was fighting that brass all day, primer pockets were as tight as... well virgin brass Once I touched it up it was rockin and rollin, Im just going to keep an eye on them from now on when I get a new conversion. I just wanted to make sure I wasnt going off into uncharted territory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prebaned Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I noticed on my new 9mm, .40, and 45acp funnels sticking/hanging issues. All of them had naked eye visable tool marks inside and out. Sanded and polished all and that made them smooth with no more sticking/hanging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowshooze Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 There is an ebay guy.. G&S Custom? He is making custom funnels. I purchased one of his shell-plates and really like it. Talked to the guy, and he said yeah... a bigger and smoother funnel to slick the drop and reduce bridging. A guy could hone one with a drill and a piece of sandpaper to improve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaylanGivens Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 There is an ebay guy.. G&S Custom? He is making custom funnels. I purchased one of his shell-plates and really like it. Talked to the guy, and he said yeah... a bigger and smoother funnel to slick the drop and reduce bridging. A guy could hone one with a drill and a piece of sandpaper to improve it. Are these the funnels you mean? They don't look very polished to me... Is there another advantage to these funnels? Are they shaped differently? Couldn't find out much information about them other than the picture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leewongfei Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 The powder funnels pictured are for rifle. The outer diameter really doesn't matter. For rifle, its all about the inside. Pistol powder funnels have to be smooth both inside and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Hello: Here is a little trick for loading 40 S&W. Use the 9mm funnel and it will load alot smoother. I have chucked the funnels in a lathe and polished them. Some that I have done are chromed and others were not. The SL900 funnels are the worst and they are hardened so they can't be fixed easily unless you hone them. Hope this helps. Thanks, Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singlestackman Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hey Eric, How's it going? using the 9mm, will it still bell the case? Clint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Clint: Yes, it will bell the mouth just fine. Thanks, Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangoShooter Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 They need a little touching up once in awhile. Could you explain how you do it? Only loading 9x19, handle is sometimes a bit hard to raise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singlestackman Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Clint: Yes, it will bell the mouth just fine. Thanks, Eric Cool, I'll have to give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxWoodsHunterxX Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I polish the funnel and my powder drop bottoms so I have to issues with sticking powder. Works like a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxWoodsHunterxX Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Found this idea online Edited February 12, 2014 by XxWoodsHunterxX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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