Videos tagged with Alliant Powder

Colion Noir discusses the substantial upcoming price increases for ammunition, citing Vista Outdoor's announcement. He links these hikes to global demand, potentially exacerbated by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and touches on the impact on Second Amendment rights and firearm training costs. The video also promotes merchandise and hearing protection discounts.

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses an impending ammunition price increase effective January 1st, 2024. Brett Nelson explains that Vista Outdoor, which owns major brands like Federal, Speer, Remington, CCI, and Alliant Powder, has notified suppliers of substantial price hikes due to unprecedented demand and a global gunpowder shortage. The increases will affect various ammunition types, including shotshells, rifle, handgun, .22LR, WMR/HMR, and primers, with some as high as 10% for Alliant Powder. The speaker emphasizes that this is driven by market forces and raw material costs.

This YouTube video conducts a temperature stability test on several Alliant gunpowder varieties, including Power Pro Varmint, AR-Comp, Reloder 15, Reloder TS 15.5, and Power Pro 2000-MR. The video aims to evaluate how variations in temperature affect the performance of these specific reloading powders. The description also includes a link to the creator's Patreon page for further support.

This video details the process of reloading .223 Remington ammunition using 75gr Hornady BTHP bullets with Varget N540 and Alliant Power Pro Varmint powders. The instructor demonstrates seating bullets to a specific overall length, discusses charge weights, and presents ballistic data from test firing at 100 yards. The analysis includes group sizes, velocities, and brass inspection for pressure signs, offering insights into powder and bullet combinations.

This video provides an observational tour of ammunition availability and pricing at various retailers, including Rural King, a local gun shop, Dunham's, and Walmart. The speaker discusses current market conditions, expressing skepticism about a true 'shortage' and attributing high prices to distribution issues and greed. He highlights specific ammunition types and prices encountered, along with some reloading components, offering personal insights on value and availability.

This segment from Gun Talk Radio discusses the current ammunition shortage and its impact on pricing and availability. It highlights instances of inflated prices for common and uncommon calibers, as well as reloading components like powder. The conversation touches on the motivations behind selling ammunition at high markups versus helping fellow shooters and the potential for market saturation as new gun owners may eventually reduce their purchasing frequency.

This guide details the process of handloading 6.5 Creedmoor cartridges using 135gr Berger Classic Hunter bullets and Alliant Reloder 26 powder. It covers techniques for managing compressed loads, ensuring bullet seating consistency, and interpreting pressure signs. The information is presented with the high authority of an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizing methodical testing and data analysis.

This video features a range test of powder-coated bullets using Alliant Reloder 7 powder in a 300 Blackout rifle. The description indicates a focus on evaluating the performance of this specific ammunition configuration. It's a practical demonstration for those interested in reloading or exploring different ammunition options for the 300 BLK caliber.