Videos tagged with Handloading Safety

This guide details the process of creating DIY hollow point ammunition from FMJ rounds using a drill press, as demonstrated by Civilian Tactical. It covers the modification steps, testing for cycling and accuracy in a Girsan CMX, and evaluating terminal ballistics in ballistic gelatin. The instructor, an experienced firearms expert, advises caution and recommends factory ammunition despite the potential for DIY hollow points to be effective.

This video demonstrates the flammability of smokeless gunpowder, specifically from 7.92x57mm Mauser ammunition, often associated with the Kar98k rifle. The content creator, acting as a hobbyist, manually extracts powder from a casing and ignites it to show its rapid combustion. While showcasing basic ammunition components, the demonstration highlights the need for careful handling of propellants.

This video details a comprehensive ballistics gel test for various .38 Special loads fired from a Smith & Wesson 642 snub-nose revolver. The expert instructor analyzes bullet expansion, penetration, and wound channels, offering critical insights into ammunition performance for self-defense. Key takeaways include the importance of bullet design for reliable expansion in short barrels and safety considerations for handloading .38 Special ammunition.

Hickok45, an experienced reloader, emphasizes the safety benefits of using bulky smokeless powders. He demonstrates how their volume makes it easier to visually detect double charges in cases, particularly for calibers like 9mm, .44 Special, and .44 Magnum. This technique is crucial for preventing dangerous over-pressures during the handloading process.