elenius Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 This happened to me occasionally when I loaded 40S&W, but much more so with 45ACP; The handle comes to a stop or jerk on the up-stroke because the powder funnel sticks to the inside of the case. I have to push it relatively hard to get it to let go. Should I just increase the belling? I doubt that would help, because it's not just the case mouth that sticks, but a fair bit of the case. This is with Dillon dies BTW. Mixed brass. Anyone else get the same problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepickles Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 This happens from time to time and is reported here on the forums. It's never happened to me though with either of my powder funnels. Polish the powder funnel where it contacts the case mouth. You may need to periodically redo this, since this part may get scratched up over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrd Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Use one shot. Take out expander and polish to a smooth taper, chucking up in a drill press makes it easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Bell Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 This happened to me occasionally when I loaded 40S&W, but much more so with 45ACP; The handle comes to a stop or jerk on the up-stroke because the powder funnel sticks to the inside of the case. I have to push it relatively hard to get it to let go.Should I just increase the belling? I doubt that would help, because it's not just the case mouth that sticks, but a fair bit of the case. This is with Dillon dies BTW. Mixed brass. Anyone else get the same problem? If I'm not mistaken, this issue is addressed in the instructions that came with your reloader. It's a particular problem with new brass. I get it frequently with new .44 magnum brass and occasionally with new .45 brass. I don't think I've ever had a problem with previously fired brass. The recommended cure is to tumble clean your new brass before reloading. I'm too lazy to do that, so I've come up with an alternative. I rub the nose of the belling die every few rounds. Apparently, there's just enough oil in the skin of my fingers to lubricate the nose of the die without contaminating the case of the powder. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrawandDuck Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I have the problem on my 650 but it is ONLY with NICKEL......I am loading .38 super. I have removed and polished the powder funnel but it still sticks. AGAIN, ONLY WITH THE NICKEL! I just keep it clean and wipe it with a clean cloth with some silicone sprayed on it, helps a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I have this problem most often in calibers other than 40 when I forget to turn the tumbler off and get very very clean polished brass. In 40 I use the U-die and the 9mm funnel. A little One Shot on the brass and life is good, use the 40 funnel and no lube and it really becomes work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I've only had it happen with one kind of brass (I'm an ex-brass scrounger- now I have almost enough)- A-MERC in .45 ACP. I think it may have something to do with the "hardness" of the case- this type was hard to resize too. Now I just toss them when I sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R/T Performance Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I had this problem with my SDB until I started using case lube. I use Lyman qwik spray or one shot. I always tumble my brass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I used a drill and crocus cloth, smooth as a baby's behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elenius Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 About the one-shot cure -- I do use case lube (Dillon's), but this is not supposed to be on the *inside* of the case anyway, right? I assume that's a bad thing, so I usually spray a bunch of the stuff in a plastic box and shake the brass around in it, making sure (more or less) that the lube only goes on the outside of the cases. I'll try polishing the funnel and keeping it clean. Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Usually this is an issue only with new brass, or brass well-cleaned on the inside. It helps to wipe off the funnel frequently with a green scotchbrite pad to prevent brass buildup on the funnel surface. After firing, the interior of the cases are smoothed out from the high pressure of firing, and the carbon coating acts as a lubricant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galt11 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 This is also a known problem with Starline brass. On their website, they mention the fix. You sent them your powder die and they will fix the end of it. I sent mine and it works great. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluther820 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Polished the powder funnel with the dremmel, and the problem is gone, doesnt even try to stick...THANKS to all who posted!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Take your thumb of your left hand and place it on the left side of your nose and your pointer finger on the right side of your nose and slide your fingers down the outside of your nostrals. Then rub your powder funnel with said fingers and wa-la problem sloved. Just remember the outside of your nose not the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justsomeguy Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Polished the powder funnel with the dremmel, and the problem is gone, doesnt even try to stick...THANKS to all who posted!!! See... you learn something new everyday! I occasionally had this problem too with .40 brass, but it didn't stick hard enough for me to quit pulling the handle ! But now I may try to polish and taper the end a bit and see what happens. Thank goodness I haven't tried to load any of the NEW Starline brass I have or it might have been a problem. Thanks guys for the answers, and Thank YOU jluther for posting the question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Manley Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I found polishing reduces the sticking (and sometimes, eliminates it altogether) but occasionally, it seems to return. I've started using one of the dry, spray-on lubes (wax or teflon types) after buffing the funnel. Makes it seem to go a lot longer between "stickiness" issues. These lubes are available under many brands, just spray on and it dries completely in just a minute leaving a thin, invisible & non-oily coating on the funnel. Does not accumulate and no risk of contamination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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