Videos tagged with Cartridge Case Manufacturing

This video provides an expert look at the manufacturing process of ammunition cartridge cases using draw sets. It details how a blank disc of brass, steel, or copper is mechanically drawn through multiple dies to achieve a thinner, longer shape, ultimately forming the finished case. The process also covers the final machining steps, such as creating the extractor groove, and showcases intermediate materials like copper jacketing and steel cores.

Jason Hornady discusses the evolution of Hornady's ammunition business, highlighting their focus on vertical integration and cartridge development. The company's grandfather started the ammo business for a constant bullet customer, and in the late 80s/early 90s, they began making cartridge cases. This focus intensified in the early 2000s, leading to innovations like the 6.5 Creedmoor and the 375 Ruger, which became the parent case for PRC cartridges.