Custom Loading Blocks & Powder Funnels, Any Caliber

[Wildcatter]

A member here asked for a loading block and a powder funnel specific to 470 Nitro. I went ahead and drew them up for him. I can make loading blocks for any caliber. If you have an interest, let me know. I’ll make loading blocks for $25 and funnels for $10. You pick the colors you want. Shipping will be Priority flat rate mail, either a small box at $10.20 or a medium box at $17.10.

These are made from PLA plus so don’t store them in areas that get hotter than about 135F. They may deform above that temperature. This 470/500 specific loading block has 6x8 cells for 48 cartridges.

 

[Luvthunt]

Nice work

 

[John Wasmuth]

Those look really great.

 

[Sourdough]

@Wildcatter I'll get the ball rolling.

I would like four loading blocks:
.500NE
.475 No 2*
.450 No 2*
.375 H&H
* these are the same case size, but a different neck diameter

And four funnels:
.500NE
.475 No 2 Jeffery
.450 No 2
.375 H&H

I'll be gone to South Africa until Apr 6 so no rush. Thanks.

 

[Wildcatter]

Sourdough. Thank you for your request.

I’ll get on the designs for your trays and funnels. I believe the 450 and 475 use different shell holders, don’t they? I know the 700 AHR uses the same shell holder as the 475 No 2 but I had no luck using a 450 No 2 shell holder for it.

I’ll base my sizes on the following rim diameters. I size the holes about 0.020-0.025” larger and it seems to work great

500 NE. 0.655”
450 No 2 0.650”
475 No 2 0.665”
375 H&H 0.532”

I figure I’ll code the funnels to the trays for you with the same colors.

I’ll send you a PM for the rest.

Thank you,

RC

 

[Sourdough]

Same shell holder as the 475 No 2 work but the 450 No 2 is a slightly different diameter.

Here are the numbers I have from A-Square and African Dangerous Game Cartridges:

Rim
500 NE. .655"
475 No 2 Jeffery .675"
450 No 2 .660"
375 H&H .532"

Neck
500 NE .532"
475 No 2 Jeffery .515" (.514")
450 No 2 .482"
375 H&H .402"

Thanks

Sourdough

 

[Green Chile]

I would like to order loading blocks for 500 nitro express, 450/400 nitro express and 500 Linebaugh in 3 different colors (whatever you have). Thanks!

 

[Wildcatter]

Sourdough,
Excellent. I will use the dimensions you have supplied and ship them to you on your return.

Thank you,

RC

 

[Wildcatter]

Green Chile,
I have loaded for all three. I sent you a PM. I should be able to send by the end of the week.

Thanks,

RC

 

[norfolk shooter]

@Wildcatter any chance you may ship to us poor lost souls across the pond??

 

[Wildcatter]

I don’t see why not. It may be costly, though I’ve never shipped outside of the USA.

 

[375er]

Could you do something for .22 Hornet?

 

[JPmbogo]

Just got my 577 & 600 funnels - nice stuff, well done.

 

[Wildcatter]

Awesome. I’m glad you like them. I’m doing loading trays now and I’m printing a prototype for a neat loading strip for loading big revolver rounds. I’ll post more as I get pieces made and orders filled.

 

[Wildcatter]

375er

sure, I can make a 22 hornet specific loading tray and funnel. I’ll send you a PM.
RC

 

[JPmbogo]

Awesome. I’m glad you like them. I’m doing loading trays now and I’m printing a prototype for a neat loading strip for loading big revolver rounds. I’ll post more as I get pieces made and orders filled.

I will be interested on loading blocks for the 577 and 600 rimmed cases. Also, you might want to consider making ammo boxes or cases for the big ones.

 

[Green Chile]

Agreed on ammo boxes. Not many big bore options out there.

 

[Wildcatter]

I actually use fancy gift cases for wine that I buy on Amazon and 3D print inserts for them. It makes for really nice ammo boxes for big stuff like 8 and 4-bore rounds. I have a couple of smaller wooden boxes I plan to make into 577 ammo boxes. I got into it because I couldn’t buy the big J&J slip top boxes any more sense they went out of business. I have about 20 left and that’s all. The only available options are 50 BMG boxes.

I’m happy to make any of these for folks if they want them.

 

[Wildcatter]

JPMbogo, I’ll draw up some 577 and 600 loading blocks and get your approval before I print. All types are $25 each. Funnels are $10. Ammo boxes will have to be quotes depending on what boxes we use and how much material it takes.

I’ve made enough of these to justify a second printer so I should be able to keep up with demand.

Thank you all for your orders,

RC

 

[Dewald]

Years ago I made a funnel for a .222 from a radio contrast syringe. Also something to keep in mind. The typical RCBS/ Lee etc are to big for .22 centre fire calibers