Videos tagged with Fire Forming

This video provides a detailed guide on forming 6mm ARC brass from 6.5 Grendel, a more accessible alternative. The instructor, Johnny's Reloading Bench, walks through the process of resizing, trimming, and fire-forming, emphasizing techniques for achieving proper shoulder bump and case length. He also touches on the more challenging conversions from 7.62x39 and 220 Russian, highlighting the complexities and necessary intermediate steps. The content is technical and practical for reloaders looking to expand their cartridge options.

This guide details an experimental procedure for firing .50 BMG ammunition from a 12-gauge JTS-12 shotgun. It covers initial testing, analysis of fire-forming, and the use of a 3D-printed sleeve to improve the gas seal and projectile energy. The experiment, conducted by Brandon Herrera, highlights the challenges and potential dangers of adapting large-caliber rounds to undersized bores.