Videos tagged with Case Expansion

This guide, presented by an experienced instructor, details the critical importance of using the correct ammunition caliber for firearms, specifically highlighting issues with .22LR in a .22 Magnum chambered revolver. It demonstrates how incorrect ammunition can lead to case expansion, debris buildup, and significant accuracy deviations, emphasizing safety and proper firearm function. The video also points to Ammo Squared as a resource for ensuring correct ammunition delivery.

This video provides a fundamental guide to reloading pistol cartridges, specifically the .44 Special, using a Lee Classic Turret Press. Steve Ostrem demonstrates a four-step process: sizing and de-priming, priming, expanding the case neck and dispensing powder, and finally, seating and crimping the bullet. The tutorial emphasizes safety with eye protection and highlights the press's suitability for small batches.

This video explores the extreme and dangerous experiment of firing a .50 BMG round from a 12-gauge over/under shotgun. While the shotgun surprisingly remained intact after the test, the experiment highlights significant risks and potential firearm damage due to the immense pressure and lack of a proper chamber for the .50 BMG cartridge. The creator, Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrates a high level of expertise in experimental firearms testing, emphasizing safety through remote firing procedures.