Videos tagged with Alliant Powders

This video discusses the reloading of a .44 Magnum cartridge, specifically focusing on the 240-grain XTP Mag. The speaker also delves into the phenomenon of panic buying in the firearms community, suggesting that manufacturers and sellers may sometimes induce these buying frenzies. He advocates for consumer vigilance to avoid inflated prices and supply shortages, drawing parallels to past events like the post-Sandy Hook ammunition and magazine price hikes.

Vista Outdoors, parent company of Alliant Powders, has suspended gunpowder shipments due to a critical worldwide shortage of nitrocellulose. This shortage is attributed to increased military aid requiring large amounts of powder and the compound's use in COVID-19 rapid tests. Consumers with existing Alliant orders may face cancellations, with no clear timeline for future fulfillment.

This video details the challenging initial reloading process for the 224 Valkyrie cartridge, highlighting common pitfalls and solutions. The instructor, Johnny, walks through case preparation, die selection issues with Forster dies, sizing problems, and initial load development with various powders. Despite numerous self-inflicted setbacks, the video provides practical insights into achieving functional reloads for this cartridge.

This video details the initial parts acquisition for building a 224 Valkyrie rifle. The creator emphasizes the importance of a quality barrel from White Oak Armament and discusses the selection of an 18-inch barrel for comparative testing. Reloading components, including Forster dies and Redding shell holders, are covered, along with an overview of available Federal factory ammunition and potential handloading bullets. The video also touches on powder selection based on early Alliant load data and outlines the remaining standard AR-15 components for the build.