Videos tagged with Cartridge Overall Length

This video details the process of reloading 6.5 Grendel ammunition using copper bullets, specifically the Barnes TTSX and Cavity Back MKZ. It covers powder selection, bullet seating techniques, achieving consistent overall cartridge length, and initial accuracy testing. The instructor highlights common challenges with copper bullets, such as potential copper shaving and inconsistent grouping, while also demonstrating how to use tools like a bullet comparator for precision.

This video provides expert guidance on selecting powder for the 6mm GT cartridge, emphasizing the importance of projectile choice. It highlights the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center as a comprehensive resource beyond the annual manual. The discussion focuses on Varget, StaBALL Match, and StaBALL 6.5 powders, detailing their burn rates and performance characteristics, with StaBALL Match being recommended as a viable alternative to Varget for the 105-grain Nosler RDF projectile.

This guide details how to properly set up a bullet seating die to achieve the correct Cartridge Overall Length (COL). It emphasizes adjusting the die body for no crimp initially, then using the seat plug to fine-tune the bullet seating depth. Achieving the correct COL is crucial for reliable chambering and magazine fit, preventing issues like a hard-to-close bolt.

This guide outlines a streamlined 5-step process for effective cartridge reloading, emphasizing defining use, selecting components, determining COL, choosing powder, and conducting ladder tests. The method aims to achieve optimal results with minimal component usage by focusing research and testing on the most probable performance zones. It highlights the importance of temperature-stable powders and a calculated jump to the lands for improved accuracy.

This guide details the process of reloading 223 Remington ammunition for hunting, specifically using 75-grain Speer Gold Dot bullets and Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR powder. It covers brass preparation, priming, precise powder charging, bullet seating to a specific overall length, and final inspection of the loaded cartridges. The speaker emphasizes using 5.56 data for this load and aiming for a charge of 27.0 grains, while ensuring consistent seating to 2.260 inches.

Billy from Tactical Hive emphasizes prioritizing ammunition selection before choosing a long-range rifle. He advises understanding your intended use, such as hunting or target competition, and then selecting the appropriate ammunition. This approach helps avoid constraints, particularly with gas-operated rifles where cartridge overall length is a significant factor, compared to bolt-action rifles which offer more flexibility.

This guide details the setup of the bullet seating die on a Lee Classic Turret Press. It covers indexing the seating stem, properly threading and adjusting the die to avoid unwanted crimping, and the process of seating a bullet to a specific cartridge overall length (COL). The instructor emphasizes using manufacturer specifications for COL and being conservative with adjustments.