Videos tagged with Bullet Ogive

This guide, drawing on the expertise of Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn, details critical factors for ensuring 1911 reliability. It covers the historical design context, the impact of ammunition profiles on feeding, proper extractor function and tension, and the importance of magazine lip geometry. The advice emphasizes understanding the 1911 as a system and selecting components and ammunition that work in harmony for optimal performance.

This video provides a foundational understanding of cartridge terminology, explaining key components like the projectile's boat tail, flat base, and ogive, and how to measure them for reloading consistency. It details the elements of a loaded cartridge (projectile, case, primer, powder) and differentiates between various case types including rimmed, non-rimmed, bottlenecked, rimless, recessed rim, and belted magnum cartridges, explaining their headspace mechanisms and design purposes. The instructor emphasizes the importance of understanding these terms for shooters and reloaders.

This guide details how to use the Hornady OAL Gauge and Bullet Comparator to achieve precise bullet seating depths for improved ammunition accuracy. The process involves measuring the distance to the rifling lands and then setting the bullet seating die to achieve a desired distance off the lands, typically between 0.020" and 0.040". This technique is crucial for handloaders seeking to maximize consistency and accuracy in their reloaded ammunition.