04/10/2023: Updated starting point height for newer dillon machines.
Reloader's rejoice... The Alpha Dropper Powder Funnel is here and it’s compatible with All Dillon powder measures. This funnel was designed from scratch and takes care of any and all issues associated with the sub par funnels that were previously available. This is compatitlbe with bullet feeding dies.
The benefits:
- Material used is overkill... 30 Hrc internally hardness with a 67 Hrc hard low friction surface finish.
-No more sticky scratched up worn out funnels.
-The machine polished punch tip is tapered to greatly reduce the sticky release chunk on the upstroke.
-That same taper is perfectly sized to capture your bullet tightly. All bullet types tested 100%. Your bullet tipping over on index problem is now reduced.
-Ported and polished powder path for maximum flow and it’s Larger than anything available.
-With the Alpha Dropper you will experience a more consistent powder flow rate as well as tight bullet placement. It’s the last powder funnel that you will ever need to purchase.
SETUP NOTES, PLEASE READ
** Powder measure die adjustment IS needed....
| Machine | 9mm Starting Point | 40s&w Starting Point | 45acp Starting Point |
| 550B | 1.830 | 1.910 | 1.960 |
| 650XL 750XL | 1.725 | 1.805 | 1.855 |
| 1050 | 1.750 | 1.830 | 1.880 |
| RL1100 | 1.750 | 1.830 | 1.880 |
** DO NOT DRIVE THE FUNNEL TO FULL DEPTH... that will over bell the case and kill bullet neck tension. The chart above is a starting point.
** Measure your previous brass for your favorite bell diameter.. setup the Alpha Dropper to match OR LESS, but do understand that unless you run new brass, you have lots of variables. The Alpha Dropper will typically run perfectly with way LESS bell.. remember it's a taper now...
** Some have reported of their Alpha Dropper top funnel locking onto the Dillon powder measure out tube.. don't panic. We have great reports from commercial reloaders of a more consistent charge.. It rides with the measure and doesn't allow for loose powder to get caught in the gap.
** 9mm/38sc Typical Brass Bell measured Outer Diameter: 0.385-0.390. Also refer to chart above.
** 40s&w/10mm Typical Brass Bell measured Outer Diameter: 0.435. Also refer to chart above.
** Keep your funnel clean, we recommend using XXXX Steel Wool.
** We also recommend using Brass Juice case lube for your reloading.
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Alpha Dropper Powder Funnel
A good friend of mine recommended this dropper to me. He said the "clunk" of the powder funnel leaving the case would disappear. HE WAS RIGHT!
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9 mm alpha dropper powder funnel
This is a must have for the Dillon.Much smoother and tapers rather then belling the case mouth.Way easier to seat the bullets straight with a lot less expansion than the stock Dillon unit.
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Powder Drop
It is definitely better than either the Double Alpha or the Dillon. It still sticks at times when doing a large number (500 or more). It is simple to wipe off and the sticking goes away. I try to remember to simply wipe off the brass build up every 100 rounds or so.
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ALPHA DROPPER POWDER FUNNEL
Easy to install and makes it very easy to use and makes the process of making ammo much easier
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Sticking case eliminated
I was having problems with sticky cases and this eliminated my issue
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Does it work?
I just got it and loaded 300 rnds of 9MM. Cases don't stick on the powder measure downstroke
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Powder drop
Great product It fixed my sticking issue
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Fast shipping and the powder funnel corrected the problem with the Dillion press on the upward stroke
Great product
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Powder Funnel
Sure fixed my sticking problem and I will be buying the rest of the calibers...
