Videos tagged with Brass Inspection

This guide details how to address blown primers and extraction failures, common issues arising from faulty ammunition. The video demonstrates critical steps for identifying overpressure signs in spent casings and diagnosing mechanical malfunctions caused by debris. It emphasizes immediate cessation of firing and careful inspection, highlighting the expertise of the instructor in diagnosing these critical firearm problems.

This guide details how to identify brass that is unsafe for reloading, focusing on visual cues like case splits and loose primer pockets. It emphasizes that brass fired in incorrect chambers or subjected to excessive pressure can become unreloadable. The video also touches on the expected lifespan of brass for high-pressure cartridges like the 7 PRC.

This video focuses on a critical issue encountered during shooting: a cracked 10mm case. The title strongly emphasizes the importance of consistently inspecting brass casings to prevent potential problems and ensure safe firearm operation. It highlights a practical, real-world scenario that every firearm owner, particularly those reloading or shooting higher-pressure cartridges, should be aware of. The content aims to educate viewers on proactive measures and safe handling practices.

This video details a project involving a Beretta Danish M1 Garand modified to fire 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser ammunition, featuring a Criterion barrel. The testing includes single-shot and semi-automatic firing sequences, with close-ups of ejected brass and target groups. The description highlights the long-term nature of the project and the outdoor ASMR presentation style, emphasizing the sounds of the firearm.

This guide details the process of reloading 300 Winchester Magnum cartridges using 200gr Sierra MatchKing bullets. It covers inspecting brass for potential failures, proper resizing and trimming techniques, accurate powder charging, and precise bullet seating to achieve specific overall lengths. The video also touches on troubleshooting stabilization issues and potential problems with sizing dies and reloading presses.

This guide details the process of engaging targets at 400 yards with a suppressed Olympic Arms 22-250 UMAR rifle. It covers gear setup, shooting technique from a prone position, applying ballistic holdovers, and analyzing spent brass for firearm function. The instruction emphasizes a professional and informative approach, showcasing high expertise in long-range shooting and firearm analysis.

Hickok45, with over 10 years of reloading experience, addresses the common concern of 'case bulge' in .40 S&W and 10mm brass, particularly from Glock pistols. He demonstrates that this expansion near the rim is a characteristic of looser chambers and, based on his extensive personal experience firing and reloading thousands of rounds, is generally not a safety issue, debunking online 'scares'.