Videos tagged with Bullet Shaving

This video explains the most common mechanical failure in revolvers: timing issues. The speaker, TheYankeeMarshal, details how a revolver out of time fails to properly align the cylinder chamber with the forcing cone, leading to bullet shaving, reduced accuracy, and potential damage to the forcing cone. He advises checking timing by firing in single-action mode to observe if the cylinder locks up before the hammer falls.

This guide details how to diagnose and correct a baffle strike caused by improper muzzle device timing. The speaker, demonstrating high expertise, explains that a misaligned muzzle brake can lead to bullet shaving and potential damage to suppressors. Following these steps ensures proper alignment for safe suppressor use.

This video details the process of reloading lightweight supersonic 300 Blackout loads using Hodgdon CFE BLK powder. The instructor explores compressed loads with 110gr Hornady V-MAX and 125gr Nosler Ballistic Tip bullets, discusses challenges like bullet seating and case capacity limitations, and tests the ammunition in both an 8.5-inch SBR and a 16-inch rifle. The focus is on achieving accuracy with this powder, noting its excellent standard deviation numbers despite not being a top-tier velocity powder.