What are you doing to avoid static in your funnel?

freedomintheskies said:
If you dust your smokeless powder with ferrous metallic powder, the resulting magnetism induced by the coiled wires will drive the powder right into the case. ~An important consideration when loading large powder charges at or near max case capacity. I've heard you can actually supercharge a regular case and it will have the ballistic profile of one of those fancy pantz new super magnums.
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So I guess with the super magnums will shoot much flatter and faster, we'll need some chrony results.:)
 
SoylentD said:
I wish I read about the "used bounce sheet" before using a new bounce sheet. Ended up having to clean the damn funnel out after using a new one.

I bought a grounding bar off amazon and some 12ga green primary wire. I've attached all my presses and anti-static mat to a separate earth ground in the house (not the primary house ground, a different post). I have static issues in my basement, and in winter my home is extremely dry so I believe it's quite necessary. It's not fun having your press arc when you touch it. I don't leave powder lying around, but i'm not keen on having a fire in my reloading room.
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You make a good point about the static, Ive never heard of it before on a press, and its never been a problem for me, but I'll definitely keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't happen. That could have some disastrous results.
 
kodiakjack said:
Simplest and safest solution is to strip the end of an old extension cord and wrap the bare wires around the funnel several times, then plug it in. At least one of the wires will be connected to the ground, which will dissapate the static build up away from the funnel and flames.

Pro-tip: A 220 volt has a bigger ground which will dissipate your static and health TWICE as fast!!
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Hey, KodyJack - that wasn't funny. As I type this with my bandaged hands in the burn unit, I'd like to suggest these from extreme hardcore gear. Found them in Canada at Londero sports. Online service was so-so.....

Man, that went south SO FAST!!!!

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I keep a small aerosol of static guard on my range loading box. Use it to wipe down my scales and little film canister that I drop charges into before it goes on the digital scale. I even wipe down my beam scales with a cloth with some static guard on it. Works great.
 
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