I recently started reloading my own ammo and ran into a problem. My reloading funnel has more powder stick to the walls than what goes into the casing. I've tried tapping the funnel but static electricity is making the powder stick to the side. I've been reloading outside on a wood table. Does anyone know how to stop this. I've tried looking in the stores for a metal funnel but all I've found is plastic. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, if I buy a new plastic funnel, how do I keep it from acquiring static?

Wipe the inside of your powder measure adn your funnels with one of the fabric softener papers that you use in the clothes dryer.

Don't ever wipe it out with a rag or paper towel. The graphite coating on powders will build up, virtually eliminating the cling problem. It doesn't take too long...

For a new funnel, pour a bunch of powder through your funnel into a clean container, say when filling the powder measure. That will coat it fast.

JDS has a good aluminum funnel with neck inserts check it out at http://www.quick-measure.com.
You will fix your static problims.

I use Steves trick with the fabric softener sheets. I use them on my powder measure too. Works like a charm.

another trick is to wash it with some soap and let it dry............don't rinse!

I ran into the same thing a while back with a plastic funnel. Found my old Aluminum one and used it.

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Originally posted by reloaderman:
another trick is to wash it with some soap and let it dry............don't rinse!

This works great especially with Joy dish soap. roger

Thanks for the help guys. I'm new here and love it already. Hope one day I have the answer to one of your questions.