Videos tagged with Alliant Unique

This guide details the process of reloading Speer shot capsules for .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers, focusing on pest and varmint control. It covers selecting shot sizes, powder charges, case preparation, capsule seating, crimping, and initial patterning tests. The presenter emphasizes the importance of proper capsule seating and the impact of powder choice on shot dispersion.

This video details the initial steps in reloading .38 Special and .357 Magnum cartridges, focusing on component selection and die setup. Expert reloader Johnny guides viewers through choosing firearms, dies, bullets, brass, and powders for test loads. The process includes precise die adjustments on a Redding T-7 press and careful case preparation, priming, charging, and bullet seating.

This guide details the basic process of reloading .38 Special ammunition using a Lee Loader Kit, as demonstrated by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner Magazine. It covers essential steps from decapping and resizing to priming, flaring, charging powder, seating bullets, and crimping. The video emphasizes the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of the Lee Loader for new reloaders, highlighting its value for over 45 years. Safety precautions, such as wearing safety glasses, are stressed throughout the process.

This guide details the setup and operation of the Lee Precision 50th Anniversary Challenger Kit for reloading ammunition. It covers essential steps from casing preparation (sizing, expanding, priming) to accurate powder measurement using the Lee Safety Scale. The instruction emphasizes safety protocols and efficient techniques for a methodical reloading workflow, suitable for intermediate reloaders.

Hickok45, an experienced reloader, emphasizes the safety benefits of using bulky smokeless powders. He demonstrates how their volume makes it easier to visually detect double charges in cases, particularly for calibers like 9mm, .44 Special, and .44 Magnum. This technique is crucial for preventing dangerous over-pressures during the handloading process.