Videos tagged with Cartridge Construction

This video provides an expert-level breakdown of belted versus non-belted magnum cartridges, drawing on the speaker's extensive experience. It details the historical origins of belted magnums, primarily the 375 H&H, explaining the necessity of the belt for proper headspacing due to early powder types and case design. The discussion covers the functional differences, potential issues like case head separation in belted cartridges, and the impact of overbore cartridges on barrel life. The speaker, a seasoned firearms enthusiast, offers practical advice for handloaders and those selecting magnum cartridges.

This guide, presented by Dustin from Guns of the West, details the process of creating paper cartridges for cap and ball revolvers. It covers material preparation, envelope construction using cigarette papers and formers, precise powder charging (17 grains for .36, 25 grains for .44), bullet seating with glue, and final lubrication with a custom beeswax and lamb tallow mixture. The instruction emphasizes practical techniques for DIY ammunition crafting.

This video analyzes Eugene's sabotage plan in the Walking Dead finale, where he caused enemy firearms to explode. The instructor, with over 10 years of reloading experience, explains that the most plausible method was using the wrong powder burn rate. By filling rifle cartridges with fast-burning pistol powder like Red Dot, the pressure would build too rapidly within the shorter barrel, causing catastrophic failure at the chamber, consistent with the visual evidence.