Tried this method last night and it worked like a charm, much to my surprise. Can't say that I prefer it over other ways though. I am of a mind that it doesn't matter much how you get the baccy in the pipe as long as it gives you a pleasurable smoke. ::
Seems like one would make a mess with that spiral filling method. I have been using the gravity feed with success, but typically the old stuff and puff has always worked out best.