Videos tagged with Full Length Sizing

This video demonstrates the process of setting up and using a full-length sizing die for reloading. It covers both straight-wall pistol cartridges like 9mm and bottleneck rifle cartridges such as .223 Remington. Key steps include proper die installation on the press, the importance of case lubrication for bottleneck cases, and checking sized brass with a case gauge. The instructors highlight the function of the sizing die in returning fired brass to proper dimensions for chambering and the role of shoulder bumping in bottleneck cartridges.

This guide details the necessity of sizing new primed brass, even if it appears undamaged. Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powders explains that bulk packaging can cause neck distortions, impacting accuracy. The process involves adjusting sizing dies correctly, lubricating cases, and resizing to true up the neck, ensuring consistent performance and proper chamber fit. It's recommended to size all new primed brass to achieve optimal reloading results.

This video details the process of reloading .223 Remington ammunition using Vihtavuori N133 powder and Hornady 40gr V-Max bullets. It extensively covers the comparison between a Lee Collet neck sizing die and a Mighty Armory full-length sizing die, including the intricacies of setting up the Lee Collet die and the surprising discovery of incompletely fire-formed brass. The instructor also discusses load development, velocity testing, and the impact of brass fire-forming on accuracy.

This video details the process of preparing and using a Lee full-length sizing die for 6.5 PRC brass. The instructor emphasizes thorough cleaning and lubrication of the die and brass to prevent stuck cases, a problem encountered with a previous Redding die. The video demonstrates proper die disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly, followed by successful brass sizing and headspace measurement, indicating a successful resolution to previous issues.

This guide details the initial brass preparation for reloading the 6.5 PRC cartridge. It covers inspecting and lubricating brass, performing neck and full-length resizing, troubleshooting stuck cases, and preparing cases for priming. The process highlights the importance of proper die setup and lubricant selection for successful reloading.

Instruction from a firearms enthusiast and reloader on preparing and sizing 300 Winchester Magnum brass. The video details the challenges of reloading for this caliber, including the long throat of the Thompson Center Compass rifle and the importance of proper neck tension and shoulder bumping. It covers selecting collets, setting up sizing dies, using specialized tools for case maintenance, and determining optimal seating depths for accuracy.

This guide details advanced cartridge case preparation techniques for handloaders seeking higher accuracy. It covers essential steps like inspection, trimming, deburring, and weight sorting, progressing to specialized processes like neck turning and neck sizing. The instruction emphasizes the importance of uniform case capacity and concentricity for precision shooting, drawing on the expertise of GunBlue490.

This video explains the fundamental reasons behind full-length case resizing in reloading. It details how fired brass expands and stretches, necessitating resizing for reliable chambering and proper bullet retention. The guide outlines the functions of a full-length sizing die and introduces three methods for its setup, emphasizing the importance of correct headspace adjustment.