Looking for a legitimate powder funnel for 22 cal

slpenney · August 5, 2023, 08:25 PM

Just acquired a dandy Ruger M77/22 in .22 Hornet. Starting the process of adding to my reloading gear to be able to successfully load this caliber.
Just realized I may need a powder funnel which is small enough to seal around the top of the neck of a 22 cal. cartridge. Looked at Midway and saw a Lee powder funnel for 22 to 45 cal cartridges. Went to look and I have been using one of them for years for my .243, .270 and 30-06.
When I checked the fit over the mouth of a .22 Hornet casing, there is not a tight fit, and I suspect it will be spilling powder down into my loading block.
Can someone with .22 cal. loading experience point me in the right direction to come up with the appropriate funnel ( I don't do progressive loading)?
Would appreciate any help offered, thanks.

Shadow9mm · August 5, 2023, 08:33 PM

Maybe the mtm funnel kit? Has some adapters for different neck sizes .

Marco Califo · August 5, 2023, 09:16 PM

I load 223 and do not have any issues. My thinking is a 0.17 diameter funnel should work better for you. Midsouth sells the linked funnel set for $6.
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.c...der-funnel-set

Jim Watson · August 5, 2023, 09:49 PM

I use the Satern although not on Hornet. Might ask before you buy, it is more expensive than the usual plastic funnel.

https://shop.saternbarrels.net/produ...-powder-funnel

**44 AMP** · August 6, 2023, 12:56 AM

back when I started reloading, I got a CH powder funnel. Its a red translucent plastic goes from .22 to .45 caliber, and I'm still using it. I do load for the .22 Hornet (as well as .222, .223, and .22-250) the old funnel works fine with all of them.

Hornet brass is nearly paper thin at the case mouth, extreme care is needed the cases crumple easily. Don't treat it like bigger tougher cases, use care, work slowly just barely seat the bullet then check to make sure its perfectly straight and seat is slowly when it is. I recommend a generous chamfer of the case mouth to ease bullet starting.

Larger cases with thicker case necks will often straighten a slightly tipped bullet during seating. The Hornet won't, the case will buckle and be ruined. Expect that, and take the needed care so it doesn't happen often.

Good Luck! The Hornet is waay cool, and I think its a better option than downloading a larger round.

higgite · August 6, 2023, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Watson

I use the Satern although not on Hornet. Might ask before you buy, it is more expensive than the usual plastic funnel.

https://shop.saternbarrels.net/produ...-powder-funnel

I'll second the Satern funnels. I have them for .22 and .30 cal. No spillage and no static.

Nathan · August 6, 2023, 08:29 AM

I have a bunch of Saturn funnels. They work very well.

**Unclenick** · August 6, 2023, 09:57 AM

See if you can find a 17 Rem or Fireball or Hornet case, cut the head off, and use it as a funnel or as a funnel adapter.

**44 AMP** · August 6, 2023, 11:45 AM

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When I checked the fit over the mouth of a .22 Hornet casing, there is not a tight fit, and I suspect it will be spilling powder down into my loading block.

You might consider changing your technique. When I pour powder from the scale pan into a case, the case and the funnel are in my left hand, and held together with the case all the way into the funnel as far as it goes.

After powder is poured, THEN I set the case in the loading block. IF any powder spills (a really really rare thing, and entirely my fault If it happens), none goes into the loading block...

slpenney · August 6, 2023, 01:18 PM

Thanks for all the very good suggestions, and for the general reloading tips and techniques you posted. My solutions are within.

SP

August 5, 2023, 08:25 PM	#1
slpenney Junior Member Join Date: March 29, 2011 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 3	Looking for a legitimate powder funnel for 22 cal Just acquired a dandy Ruger M77/22 in .22 Hornet. Starting the process of adding to my reloading gear to be able to successfully load this caliber. Just realized I may need a powder funnel which is small enough to seal around the top of the neck of a 22 cal. cartridge. Looked at Midway and saw a Lee powder funnel for 22 to 45 cal cartridges. Went to look and I have been using one of them for years for my .243, .270 and 30-06. When I checked the fit over the mouth of a .22 Hornet casing, there is not a tight fit, and I suspect it will be spilling powder down into my loading block. Can someone with .22 cal. loading experience point me in the right direction to come up with the appropriate funnel ( I don't do progressive loading)? Would appreciate any help offered, thanks.

August 5, 2023, 08:33 PM	#2
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 4,038	Maybe the mtm funnel kit? Has some adapters for different neck sizes . __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

August 5, 2023, 09:16 PM	#3
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,614	I load 223 and do not have any issues. My thinking is a 0.17 diameter funnel should work better for you. Midsouth sells the linked funnel set for $6. https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.c...der-funnel-set __________________ ............

August 6, 2023, 12:56 AM	#5
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 29,000	back when I started reloading, I got a CH powder funnel. Its a red translucent plastic goes from .22 to .45 caliber, and I'm still using it. I do load for the .22 Hornet (as well as .222, .223, and .22-250) the old funnel works fine with all of them. Hornet brass is nearly paper thin at the case mouth, extreme care is needed the cases crumple easily. Don't treat it like bigger tougher cases, use care, work slowly just barely seat the bullet then check to make sure its perfectly straight and seat is slowly when it is. I recommend a generous chamfer of the case mouth to ease bullet starting. Larger cases with thicker case necks will often straighten a slightly tipped bullet during seating. The Hornet won't, the case will buckle and be ruined. Expect that, and take the needed care so it doesn't happen often. Good Luck! The Hornet is waay cool, and I think its a better option than downloading a larger round. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

August 6, 2023, 09:57 AM	#8
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,117	See if you can find a 17 Rem or Fireball or Hornet case, cut the head off, and use it as a funnel or as a funnel adapter. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

August 5, 2023, 09:49 PM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,610	I use the Satern although not on Hornet. Might ask before you buy, it is more expensive than the usual plastic funnel. https://shop.saternbarrels.net/produ...-powder-funnel

August 6, 2023, 08:29 AM	#7
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,363	I have a bunch of Saturn funnels. They work very well.

August 6, 2023, 01:18 PM	#10
slpenney Junior Member Join Date: March 29, 2011 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 3	Thanks for all the very good suggestions, and for the general reloading tips and techniques you posted. My solutions are within. SP