Videos tagged with CBTO

This video provides a comprehensive, start-to-finish guide on loading .223 Remington (5.56x45mm NATO) ammunition using the Lee APP press. It details the entire process, including initial setup, decapping, case feeding, swaging primer pockets, resizing, trimming, priming, and bullet seating. The creator emphasizes this is their first experience with the APP, openly addressing and working through various issues encountered during the process. The video concludes with CBTO and concentricity tests, followed by a range test of the loaded ammunition.

This video details the process of setting up Hornady reloading dies, specifically focusing on the installation and use of a micrometer seating die for precise bullet seating. The presenter demonstrates how to install the micrometer, select the correct seating stem for different bullet types, and achieve consistent cartridge base to ogive (CBTO) measurements. The guide also touches on the importance of proper die adjustment and the benefits of a micrometer for repeatable accuracy in handloads.

This guide details the reloading process for .308 Winchester cartridges using Lapua Scenar bullets and Alliant Reloder 15 powder, as demonstrated by Johnny's Reloading Bench. It covers component selection, priming, powder charging, bullet seating, and crucial safety considerations during range testing, emphasizing the identification and avoidance of dangerous pressure signs. The expert-level instruction highlights the importance of meticulous measurement and component compatibility for safe and accurate reloads.

This guide details the process of reloading 6.5 Grendel ammunition using 120gr Hornady ELD Match bullets, focusing on powder selection and testing. Expert insights are provided on achieving optimal accuracy and velocity with different powders like Shooters World Match Rifle and Hodgdon H322, based on methodical range testing and analysis. The video emphasizes precise measurements and component selection for consistent results.

This guide details a methodical load development process for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge using Hornady 140gr Match BTHP bullets. It covers powder selection (Alliant RL17 vs. RL26), component choices (primers, brass), reloading techniques, and critical range testing analysis. The expert reloader highlights pressure signs and offers insights into achieving both velocity and accuracy, concluding RL17 provides superior accuracy despite RL26's higher velocity potential.

This guide details the process of handloading 6.5 Creedmoor cartridges using 135gr Berger Classic Hunter bullets and Alliant Reloder 26 powder. It covers techniques for managing compressed loads, ensuring bullet seating consistency, and interpreting pressure signs. The information is presented with the high authority of an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizing methodical testing and data analysis.