Comments on: Reloading Tip — Eliminate ‘Static Cling’ in Powder Measures

By: Curt

Curt — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:26:57 +0000

My press is grounded to my workbench outlet strip and with it the powder measure (verified with an ohm meter). I also keep dryer sheets in my hopper when it is idle and recently started putting them in my powder bottles.
All of this worked fine until this week when I was using some Accurate #2. I couldn’t overcome the bridging and clumping. The anti-static spray is my next course of action. Thanks for the tip.

By: Aaron Conner

Aaron Conner — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 01:59:11 +0000

Any concerns with static shock igniting powder and causing some serious issues? I had several times touching my press and powder measure tonight where I was getting shocked so I stopped loading until I can figure out what to do.

By: William Marsh

William Marsh — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:22:18 +0000

Thanks!

Also interested in purchasing small pistol primers or small rifle primers for 9mm

By: rick

rick — Thu, 21 May 2015 21:20:30 +0000

was having a problem with static in my plastic powder funnel. applied a little MICA dry white lubricant to the inside and no more static. worked great.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:57:41 +0000

My powder containers are charged. Powder sticks to the lids and sides of the containers. The dryer sheets don’t touch my static problem and it is killing any hope of using my Frankford Arsenal trickler. The powder clumps almost immediately. I’m using my fingers to dribble in the last couple of 10ths to each charge.

What recommendations do you fellas have? I’m new to reloading and really like the idea but this is frustrating.

Thank you for any advice.

By: Guy

Guy — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 15:30:43 +0000

I dont bother with the trickling. I just throw the charge, if its not right on I dump it and throw another. Seems to go a lot faster that way. Ive also had good luck with the dryer sheets.

By: warren

warren — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:27:39 +0000

A thick, braided wire cable is better at dissipating ESD than an thin, solid core wire. In some cases, just having enough length of braided core wire will provide a ground without actually attaching it to a solid ground.

By: Dwight Larson

Dwight Larson — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:23:39 +0000

Also, be aware of the effect that static electricity can have on balances and scales. The charge on your body can alter scale and balance measurements by a grain or more if you approach the pan with your hand in dry conditions. Grounding your body with an ESD (electrostatic discharge) wristrap will prevent this problem.