What calibre range is the RCBS UPM Drop Tube Small designed to handle?

This drop tube is specifically engineered to accommodate rifle calibres ranging from .22 to 7mm, including popular Australian hunting rounds like .223 Remington and .243 Winchester. For .30 calibre and larger, you will need to switch to the RCBS Large Drop Tube Part #09022, while ultra-small .17 to .20 calibres require the dedicated Part #09028.

Which RCBS powder measures are natively compatible with part number 09023?

The RCBS UPM Drop Tube Small is designed as a direct factory replacement part that friction-fits into the base of the RCBS Uniflow Powder Measure (UPM), the RCBS Little Dandy Pistol Powder Measure, and the RCBS Du-O-Measure. It forms a secure, tight seal to prevent any movement or powder leakage during mechanical charging operations on your reloading bench.

Does this reloading accessory require any special electrical certifications or Australian compliance approvals?

No electrical certifications apply to the RCBS UPM Drop Tube Small because it is a purely mechanical, non-powered reloading component weighing just 0.005 kg. It has no 240V compatibility requirements and does not need SAA or RCM certification for use in Australian workshops or outback reloading setups.

Powder Drop Tube - RCBS R09023

The RCBS UPM Drop Tube Sml (Part Number: 09023 / R09023) is a specialized, small-diameter replacement powder drop tube designed to route gunpowder from a manual powder measure directly into smaller-caliber cartridge cases. Molded from a specialized plastic formulation that resists static buildup, this component serves as a precise funneling channel to prevent powder loss and bridging during the reloading process.

Key Features

Static-Resistant Construction: Engineered from a specialized plastic formulation designed to minimize static cling, ensuring all powder charges flow smoothly without sticking to the interior walls.
Friction-Fit Integration: Press-fits directly into the bottom of the main casting of compatible powder measures, securing a tight seal that resists shifting or sliding out under mechanical vibration.
No-Spill Funneling: Features a tapered, narrow exit aperture that seats cleanly inside the neck of smaller cartridge cases to eliminate external powder leakage.
Factory Compatibility: Designed as a direct drop-in replacement part for the RCBS Uniflow Powder Measure (UPM), the RCBS Little Dandy Pistol Powder Measure, and the RCBS Du-O-Measure.

Product Specifications

Manufacturer: RCBS
Part Number (SKU): 09023 / R09023
Weight: 0.005 kg (5 grams)
Material: Static-resistant plastic
Calibre Compatibility Range: .22 to 7mm
Power Requirement: None (purely mechanical accessory)

Who is the Rcbs Upm Drop Tube Sml for?

Handloaders reloading rifle calibres from .22 to 7mm — requires this lightweight 0.005 kg reloading powder drop tube to guide powder safely into cartridge necks between .22 and 7mm in diameter, ensuring a secure seal that prevents powder bridging or spilling over the case mouth.

Less suitable for: Handloaders loading larger cartridges measuring .30 calibre and larger, who require a wider large-diameter drop tube to prevent powder bridging, or those loading ultra-small sub-calibres from .17 to .20 calibre, who require a specialized sub-calibre drop tube to seal against narrower case mouths.

SKU	RC39155LP
Model #	R09023
Brand	Rcbs
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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