Videos tagged with Component Sourcing

This entry details the rising cost of tungsten, a key material in AR-15 buffer systems (H1, H2, H3). The video highlights that tungsten's price increase directly impacts buffer costs, prompting a recommendation to purchase sooner rather than later. The speaker, identified as an industry professional, expresses uncertainty about the specific market drivers behind the price hike but emphasizes the tangible effect on firearm component expenses.

This guide details the process of reloading .308 Winchester ammunition, emphasizing cost savings and accuracy. It covers essential steps from brass preparation and powder measurement to bullet seating and final inspection. The video highlights the use of single-stage presses and various tools for consistent results, drawing on the speaker's 20 years of reloading experience.

This video discusses ongoing issues with the supply of gunpowder and primers, particularly affecting major ammunition producers like Federal. The discussion highlights how global supply chain disruptions, import tariffs, and competition for raw materials are impacting manufacturing. It also touches on how changes in ammunition components can affect performance and the importance of lot numbers for consistency.

This video discusses ongoing shortages of gunpowder and primers, particularly affecting major ammunition producers like Federal. The issues stem from difficulties in acquiring raw materials, import taxes, and global supply chain disruptions. These shortages can lead to changes in ammunition recipes, impacting performance and requiring shooters to be patient and adaptable.

This video warns of impending ammunition price increases due to tariffs, effective April 4th, 2025. It explains that even American-made ammunition relies on overseas components like lead, powder, and brass, which will be affected. Imported brands like PMC will also see price hikes. The speaker strongly advises purchasing ammunition immediately to mitigate these anticipated cost rises.

The video discusses new problems in ammunition production stemming from the previous shortage. Manufacturers, in an effort to survive, engaged in trading components like powder and cartridges, leading to inconsistent ammunition quality with different components under the same label. Labor shortages and inexperienced workers further exacerbate these consistency issues. While primer production is improving with military and new plant investments, the primary concern is now the variable quality of commercially available ammunition.

This guide details the four stages of reloading using Dillon progressive presses, from decapping and resizing to crimping. It emphasizes essential tools like digital scales and calipers, and highlights cost savings compared to factory ammunition. Safety is paramount, with specific warnings about eye protection and lead exposure.