Frankford Arsenal Powder Trickler
The Frankford Arsenal Powder Trickler is a manual powder trickler that allows you to add very small amounts of powder to your charge with precision. After dispensing the bulk of your charge with a powder measure or dispenser, you use the trickler to add individual kernels until you reach the exact weight. An essential tool for anyone serious about precision reloading.
Heavy-duty construction
Where many budget tricklers are made from plastic, this Frankford Arsenal model is machined from steel. This provides two key advantages. First, the unit is heavy enough to stay firmly in place while you turn the tube. A trickler that shifts or tips over while you are working is a source of frustration and inaccuracy. Second, steel simply lasts longer than plastic, especially in an environment where you regularly work with powder and solvents.
The synthetic dust cover protects your powder from dust and moisture when the trickler is not actively in use. A practical detail: this cover also doubles as a non-skid base, giving the unit extra stability on your reloading bench.
Compatible with all powder types
The Frankford Arsenal Powder Trickler works with all common powder types. Whether you use fine ball powders like Hodgdon H335 or coarser stick powders like Varget, the threaded tube ensures smooth and even powder flow. The raised spout makes it easy to position the trickler directly above your scale pan, whether you use a beam scale or a digital scale.
How to use a powder trickler
The method is straightforward. Fill the trickler reservoir with powder. Then slowly turn the tube, causing powder to fall in small amounts through the spout into your scale pan. By turning slower or faster, you control how much powder comes out at a time. Most reloaders first dispense the bulk of the charge with a powder measure and use the trickler for the final tenth of a grain to reach the exact weight. This is the standard method used by competition shooters in disciplines such as F-Class and benchrest.
Specifications
- • Brand: Frankford Arsenal
- • Product: Powder Trickler
- • Material: machined steel
- • Dimensions: approximately 20 x 16 x 7.5 cm (8" x 6.25" x 3")
- • Dust cover: synthetic, doubles as non-skid base
- • Compatibility: all powder types (ball, stick, flake)
- • Application: fine powder dispensing for ammunition reloading
- • Suitable for: use with beam scales and digital scales
