Videos tagged with Ball Powder

This video delves into the historical use of ball powder by Greece for their M1 Garand rifles. It explores the reasoning behind this specific ammunition choice and its implications for the firearm. The content aims to educate viewers on the intricacies of historical firearms and ammunition, offering a glimpse into the technical decisions made by military forces in the past.

This Gun Talk video features Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin and Chris Cerino discussing different types of gun powders from Hodgdon Powder. They delve into what differentiates powders, focusing on burn rate and ball size. The discussion also covers how to select the appropriate powder for reloading and demonstrates how to utilize the data available on Hodgdon's reloading website to find suitable reloading formulas.

This episode of Gun Talk Radio features Aaron Oelger from Hodgdon Powder discussing their new StaBALL 6.5 gunpowder, specifically designed for the popular 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. Tom Gresham and Jason Cloessner of Lipsey's Guns also participate in the discussion, with Cloessner mentioning his recent acquisition of the powder. The conversation touches on the current resurgence of reloading and factors influencing gunpowder demand. The video is presented by Gun Talk and provides information relevant to reloaders and 6.5 Creedmoor enthusiasts.

This video meticulously details the M16's troubled introduction in Vietnam, tracing issues from early design flaws and procurement politics to ammunition choices. It highlights how non-chrome chambers, incorrect twist rates, and the switch to ball powder exacerbated reliability problems, contrasting with the later M16A1's successful fixes like chrome lining and proper maintenance.

This video delves into understanding modern gunpowder, emphasizing the vast increase in options available to reloaders. It highlights the importance of reloading manuals for accurate data, explaining that powders with similar burn rates are not interchangeable. The content visually compares flake, ball, and extruded powder types and discusses practical aspects of measuring powder, debunking the myth that extreme precision in powder charging is always necessary for accuracy.