Videos tagged with Compressed Loads

This video details the process of reloading .223 Remington ammunition to clone the military's Mark 262 Mod 1 round, using 77gr Sierra MatchKing bullets. It explores the performance of Winchester StaBALL 6.5 powder, alongside established powders like Shooters World Match Rifle and Alliant Power Pro Varmint, in a new 20-inch White Oak Armament barrel. The instructor emphasizes caution with hot loads and provides detailed insights into powder selection, seating depth, crimping, and pressure signs.

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.

This video details the process of reloading lightweight supersonic 300 Blackout loads using Hodgdon CFE BLK powder. The instructor explores compressed loads with 110gr Hornady V-MAX and 125gr Nosler Ballistic Tip bullets, discusses challenges like bullet seating and case capacity limitations, and tests the ammunition in both an 8.5-inch SBR and a 16-inch rifle. The focus is on achieving accuracy with this powder, noting its excellent standard deviation numbers despite not being a top-tier velocity powder.