Videos tagged with DIY Reloading

This video touches on the acquisition of a Frankford Arsenal Intelli-Dropper 2.0 by a viewer, highlighting its use in reloading. The speaker, while acknowledging his lack of deep reloading expertise, uses this as a jumping-off point to discuss his own 'nerd' identity related to Star Wars. The content is primarily observational and anecdotal, with a brief mention of specific reloading equipment.

This guide details the use of the RCBS Matchmaster aluminum powder funnel kit for precision reloading. The kit includes a durable aluminum funnel and six caliber-specific adapters, designed to eliminate static cling common with plastic funnels. The video emphasizes the ease of use, the elimination of powder spillage, and the overall value of the kit for reloaders.

This guide demonstrates the use of the Frankfort Arsenal Stuck Case Remover Tool for efficiently extracting stuck cases from reloading dies. The tool utilizes serrated jaws and significant leverage from a reloading press to grip and pull out even severely stuck cases, offering a faster alternative to traditional methods like drilling.

This video provides a quick tip on using the Frankford Arsenal Hand Priming Tool, highlighting its ease of use and effectiveness. Brownells Gun Tech™ Steve Ostrem demonstrates how the tool, accompanied by various shell holders and inserts, allows for efficient and consistent primer seating on cartridge cases. The description emphasizes the tool's ergonomic design and the satisfying 'bottom out' feel, suggesting it's ideal for priming hundreds of cases quickly. Safety is also stressed with a reminder to wear safety glasses.

This video focuses on the bench mounting process for the Frankford Arsenal X-10, highlighting its smooth installation and precision engineering. The content appears to be a tutorial or demonstration, likely aimed at firearm owners who have purchased or are considering this particular reloading press.

This video explores the creation of 20-gauge mini shells, a project initiated because no manufacturers currently produce them. The creator details a simple process involving a standard load with a modified wad (omitting the vision section) to achieve a 1 3/4" overall shell length. The description emphasizes the importance of a roll crimp for successful completion. The content poses a question of practicality versus novelty for these custom shells.

This YouTube video demonstrates how to reload rifle cartridges at home using the LEE LOAD ALL II reloading press. The creator details modifications made to the press for enhanced usability and showcases the process of loading ball ammunition. The video also announces a giveaway to celebrate reaching 100 subscribers and encourages viewers to explore other firearms-related content on the channel, including videos on firearms, ammunition, and proper rifle handling. A link to purchase "Chistovstol" gun oil is also provided.

This guide details a DIY approach to handloading 410 shotshells, focusing on cost savings and utilizing repurposed tools alongside specific MEC press components. The process involves trimming 3-inch shells to 2.5 inches, depriming, resizing with a dedicated die, and priming. It then covers measuring powder (14 grains of Winchester 296), seating wads, adding shot (half an ounce of #6), and performing both pre-crimping and final crimping using MEC accessories. The presenter emphasizes the challenges of achieving perfect crimps without a full MEC press setup.

This guide details how to adjust primer seating depth on a Dillon RL 550 reloading press to prevent light strikes and ensure consistent ignition. The process involves shimming the primer arm to achieve deeper seating, which can resolve ignition issues and improve overall ammunition reliability. This is crucial for handloaders experiencing gun malfunctions that may stem from improperly seated primers.

This video, "Making Reloads With Power Tools," by GunGuyTV, explores the process of ammunition reloading, likely utilizing power tools to streamline the task. The description highlights the host, Joel Persinger, a firearm instructor and co-founder of Practical Defense Systems, suggesting a focus on practical application and potentially efficiency in reloading. The video also promotes various merchandise, an audio podcast, and other related channels focused on firearms training and the Second Amendment, indicating a strong connection to the firearms enthusiast community.

This guide details the process of annealing brass cases, a crucial step in reloading to prevent neck splits and ensure consistent resizing. It covers both automated machine methods (Annealeez, AMP Mark II, Bench Source) and DIY torch techniques, emphasizing the importance of heating only the neck and shoulder. Expert instruction highlights the benefits for rifle and some pistol calibers, while cautioning against improper techniques.