Case filling funnels

[epc308]

Has anyone tried the caliber specific funnels, with the interchangeable ends from Lyman, and if so, are they any good?

 

[AJC]

Has anyone tried the caliber specific funnels, with the interchangeable ends from Lyman, and if so, are they any good?

There is a review on jonnys reloading bench where he claims that the funnel is very heavy and thick. Only review I've seen.

 

[mr45man]

They have burned me once to often, no thanks.

 

[David Christian]

Totally different price point, but these are awesome.

https://www.area419.com/product/master-funnel-kit/

 

[Intheshop]

I got a Lyman funnel set about a month and a half ago to replace an old plastic Midway which,I never really cared for. But used it for probably 15 years.....

Also got a NOS Lyman powder dribbler about the same time to replace the,"U dribble" ubiquitous, 30-06 case.

Will have to let you know,my loading has been utilizing dropped/thrown,"known" charges and haven't really needed them ?

 

[mike06]

Bought this one from M-K Machining works real well for me. Also they have a larger set. https://mkmachining.com/product/precision-modular-anti-static-powder-funnel-set/

 

[Dub]

I use Satern funnels that are caliber specific. The Are 419 stuff looks good too.

 

[sqrlgtr]

21st century with 3” drop tube best Ive tried and they have caliber specific ends for them.

 

[Ranger007]

21st century with 3” drop tube best Ive tried and they have caliber specific ends for them.

+1 good quality, reasonable price, do the job.

 

[338 dude]

I like the Saturn funnels they are lighter with a heavier base just seemed better balanced much larger and deeper than an extreme hard core gear funnel that a friend gave me that I never use

 

[Tcross]

I've had a yearning for the Area 419 set for a while but there always seems to be something needing ($) attention first. So I bought the Lyman set to get me by since they are affordable. First thing I did was cut that handle off with a Dremel and polish it up with a file. Because of its weight, it balances fine and doesn't wobble if you have good fitting loading blocks. I have all the calibers to match the inserts and have noticed no problems. It does the job just fine for now and is a great improvement over the light plastic ones. Ah, but someday the Area 419....

 

[coldboreshot]

Totally different price point, but these are awesome.

https://www.area419.com/product/master-funnel-kit/

+1^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[Burnt Powder]

I’ve got several old aluminum funnels that Pacific had many years ago. One 22 to 270 and one 270 on up to I know at least 45. I keep my eye out for them at gun shows. Never paid more than $2.50 for any of them, including my original one I bought in 1965.

 

[JMayo]

I've used the mtm set for 10yrs. Pistols & now rifles.
I just dont see paying so much for a funnel.

 

[Papa Charlie]

I use the Xtreme Hardcore Gear Funnels. I have tried the multi funnels and don't care for them. Have a bunch of adapters that can get lost, most are not used.

With the Xtreme, I can choose the caliber I need, not what they want to sell me, it stays in place, has a very smooth finish and drains completely and quickly. I don't see myself using anything else. Buy once, cry once and enjoy. Something I am learning.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018660122

 

[Liven The Dream]

Saturn flat work .

Had one of those Red Plastic push together sets years ago

Glued a tube to it, fills rifle Bags well

Spend Well the First Time ,Cheaper that Way.

 

[338 dude]

I use the Xtreme Hardcore Gear Funnels. I have tried the multi funnels and don't care for them. Have a bunch of adapters that can get lost, most are not used.

With the Xtreme, I can choose the caliber I need, not what they want to sell me, it stays in place, has a very smooth finish and drains completely and quickly. I don't see myself using anything else. Buy once, cry once and enjoy. Something I am learning.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1018660122

I have one I will sell you

 

[Ccrider]

Depends on what you intend to load. If you are going to have to use a drop tube, get the 21st century with the drop tube length of your choice.

if no drop tube, the Area 419 set is nice. I have both 21st Century and Area 419 and use both.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

The area 419 set is nice- i have one. A few issues with it make me not use it- it wont sit on a case all alone (thats how i keep track in a loading block) and the optional drop tube (which i need) makes it even worse. Satern funnels are good but caliber specific so you need a collection. The forster blue ribbon funnel and a bright light above is the cheapest and most useful option. The 21st century is very nice just as all their other stuff. I made my own from a satern funnel and a 14” harrels drop tube and it works for me.

 

[Eric Bliss]

I have been using the Lyman set for the past couple months. As mentioned the funnel is on the heavy side. My loading blocks hold the brass firmly so no issues for me with propping the funnel on each case as I go down the line. No issues with powder getting away. The only thing I am more careful about while using this funnel set up is that I am more careful placing it on the case so I don't cause any dings. Maybe that's not a real concern but metal to metal adds a new factor to the feel of my age old process. Overall I've been happy with the set. I have never used any of the higher priced ones so I can't offer a comparison. Definitely an improvement to the universal plastic funnels for sure, better flow, better fit, and stay positioned on the case better.