Videos tagged with Handloading

This video addresses the question of whether there are official standards for +P and +P+ ammunition. The speaker clarifies that while +P has standards, +P+ does not, highlighting the potential dangers of over-pressurized ammunition. The discussion touches on the expertise of handloaders in understanding specific pressure data.

This guide details the process of using the Lee Precision Deluxe Carbide Micrometer 4-Die Set for precise bullet seating. The micrometer feature allows reloaders to record and easily return to specific bullet seating depths, ensuring repeatable accuracy. This is a significant upgrade from standard bullet seating methods, saving time and improving consistency. The set is presented as a valuable tool for serious handloaders.

This guide details the application of Alpha Munitions Case Sizing Lube, as demonstrated by Steve and Caleb from Brownells. The lube is water-soluble and easy to clean, making the reloading process more efficient. It's presented as a valuable tool for both reloaders and handloaders, especially when working with brass like the Alpha Munitions 86 Blackout.

This video details a 300-meter pistol shooting challenge, showcasing advanced marksmanship at an extreme distance for handguns. Instruction from Harold Cabunoc, who demonstrates expertise in handloading and long-range ballistics, highlights the significant challenges of bullet drop and velocity loss. The event includes competitive participants and a prize, emphasizing skill and precision.

This video demonstrates the process of testing newly handloaded .50 AE ammunition in a Magnum Research Desert Eagle pistol. The speaker, Žiga from Polenar Tactical, highlights the inherent excitement and apprehension involved in such tests, emphasizing the importance of safety protocols like eye and ear protection. The demonstration showcases proper firearm handling, including racking the slide and managing the substantial recoil and muzzle blast characteristic of this powerful handgun.

This video celebrates the 80th anniversary of the .357 Magnum caliber, highlighting its historical significance and versatility. Hickok45 showcases various firearms chambered in .357 Magnum, including iconic revolvers like the Smith & Wesson Model 19 and Ruger GP100, as well as unique semi-automatics. The discussion covers historical context, ammunition types, and the evolution of bullet design, emphasizing the caliber's enduring appeal.

This video offers a pragmatic perspective on firearm selection and personal defense, emphasizing that firearms are tools and emotional attachment to specific gear or calibers can be detrimental. The speaker, demonstrating advanced knowledge through active reloading and discussion of ballistics, highlights that personal preference, like carrying a J-frame for nostalgia, should be balanced with an honest assessment of a tool's limitations compared to more optimized modern options. The discussion covers caliber trade-offs and the contextual relevance of factors like barrier penetration for different user environments.

This review of a custom AR-15 in .22 Nosler highlights its superior long-range performance compared to 5.56 NATO. The host, demonstrating advanced knowledge, showcases excellent accuracy from 100 to 500 yards with handloaded ammunition, noting light recoil and effective use of MOA adjustments. The build features a Midway USA barrel and Vortex optic.

This video provides a detailed look at a 10mm handload featuring 9.0 grains of Hodgdon Longshot powder and a 165gr Sig Sauer V-Crown JHP bullet. An experienced handloader demonstrates the process and conducts chronograph testing through a Glock 29 (3.78-inch barrel) and a 1911 (5-inch barrel), yielding velocities of 1225 fps and 1325 fps respectively. The data highlights the impact of barrel length on ballistic performance.

This review of the Thompson Center Dimension rifle in .204 Ruger highlights its innovative interchangeable barrel system and smooth bolt action. The host provides detailed handload data for the .204 Ruger, emphasizing its light recoil. However, performance at longer ranges (300-400 yards) is limited by the lightweight 26-grain bullet's susceptibility to wind drift, with recommendations for heavier bullets for extended range accuracy.

This video's title suggests a discussion about the financial viability of reloading ammunition, specifically questioning whether it leads to significant cost savings. The description invites viewers to participate in a discussion panel via email, indicating a potential for in-depth conversation and differing viewpoints on the topic. While no specific firearms or calibers are mentioned, the subject matter is clearly related to the shooting sports and the economics of ammunition.

This video from GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner explores the economics of reloading ammunition in the face of inflation. Hosts Roy Huntington and Brent Wheat analyze historical component costs, concluding that while inflation has significantly increased the nominal price of items like powder, the real cost has remained remarkably stable over 50 years. They also highlight that reloading equipment is now more affordable than in the past, making it a potentially cost-effective and rewarding hobby, especially for larger calibers or specialized loads.