Videos tagged with Brass Preparation

This guide details the application of Alpha Munitions Case Sizing Lube, a crucial product for reloaders and handloaders. Experienced presenters from Brownells demonstrate two application methods: spray for multiple cases and manual application via cloth or fingers. The lube is highlighted for its water-soluble nature, simplifying cleanup after sizing cases for the 86 Blackout cartridge.

This guide details the process of reloading .308 Winchester ammunition, emphasizing cost savings and accuracy. It covers essential steps from brass preparation and powder measurement to bullet seating and final inspection. The video highlights the use of single-stage presses and various tools for consistent results, drawing on the speaker's 20 years of reloading experience.

This guide details the process of reloading .300 Winchester Magnum ammunition, as demonstrated by a Brownells GunTech expert. It covers essential steps from case preparation and priming to powder charging and bullet seating, emphasizing precision and safety. The instruction highlights the use of specific tools like the Area 419 Turret Press and RCBS MatchMaster Powder Dispenser, along with recommended components such as Sierra GameKing bullets and Hodgdon H1000 powder.

This guide details the process of trimming and deburring brass cases for reloading, emphasizing its importance for accuracy and safety. It covers selecting the right tools, setting up a case trimmer like the Sinclair Le Wilson, determining correct trim lengths from reloading manuals, and the necessity of deburring the case mouth to prevent bullet damage. The video highlights how proper case trimming contributes to consistent neck tension and avoids pressure spikes in tight chambers.

This guide demonstrates the use of a universal decapping die for efficient primer removal from spent brass before cleaning. The process involves setting the die on the reloading press and using the ram to punch out primers. This method is recommended to avoid damaging sizing dies with dirty brass and to prepare cases for thorough cleaning and subsequent reloading steps. It's highlighted as a simple and fast process suitable for beginners and even for involving younger family members with proper safety briefings.

This guide details three primary methods for cleaning reloading brass: vibratory tumbling with dry media, rotary tumbling with wet media and stainless steel pins, and ultrasonic cleaning. It covers the setup, media types, cleaning solutions, and approximate run times for each method. The guide also addresses post-cleaning separation techniques and the necessity of dealing with crimped primer pockets.

Brownells announces a new reloading series aimed at beginners, with plans to cover advanced topics and user-requested content. The series will start with the absolute basics, including brass preparation and powder loading fundamentals, while guiding viewers on where to find reliable load data and how to work up loads safely. Content will be available on the Brownells website and YouTube.

This video demonstrates the process of removing a military primer crimp using the Frankfort Arsenal Case Prep Center. The focus is on the reloading process, specifically dealing with spent casings that have a crimped primer pocket, a common issue with military surplus ammunition. The Frankfort Arsenal Case Prep Center is presented as a tool to overcome this hurdle in case preparation for handloaders.

This guide details the necessity of sizing new primed brass, even if it appears undamaged. Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powders explains that bulk packaging can cause neck distortions, impacting accuracy. The process involves adjusting sizing dies correctly, lubricating cases, and resizing to true up the neck, ensuring consistent performance and proper chamber fit. It's recommended to size all new primed brass to achieve optimal reloading results.

This YouTube video focuses on the process of ultrasonic brass cleaning. While the description is pending, the title clearly indicates the video will demonstrate or explain how to clean spent brass casings using an ultrasonic cleaner. This is a common practice among firearm enthusiasts for reloading ammunition, improving the appearance of brass, and preparing it for storage or sale.

This guide details the process of reloading ammunition for the SVD Dragunov rifle, as demonstrated by JaegerZ999. It covers brass preparation, including cleaning and induction annealing, component selection, powder measurement, and bullet seating using advanced reloading equipment. The video concludes with a live-fire demonstration of the SVD with the handloaded rounds. The instruction emphasizes precision and methodical steps, indicative of an expert-level approach to reloading.

This video details the process of neck turning brass cases to achieve superior ammunition accuracy. The instructor explains the hierarchy of accuracy factors, emphasizing powder and charge weight as paramount, followed by bullet quality. He then focuses on case neck concentricity, explaining how runout affects bullet alignment and accuracy. The guide demonstrates converting a case trimmer into a neck turner using specialized pilots and cutters, highlighting the importance of lubrication and precise adjustments to remove high spots and ensure a perfectly concentric neck for optimal bullet seating and flight.