Videos tagged with IMR 4895

This video details the process of reloading .30-06 ammunition specifically for use in an M1 Garand rifle. The presenter highlights the use of 168 and 175 grain Sierra Match King bullets, along with IMR 4895 and Varget powders. The content focuses on the technical aspects of ammunition preparation for a classic military rifle, appealing to reloaders and M1 Garand owners.

This video focuses on reloading and testing various powders with a specific .223 Remington ammunition. The experiment involves using 75-grain Hornady BTHP bullets with Cannelure and a comprehensive list of 19 different powders. The creator is following up on suggestions from their audience, highlighting a community-driven approach to testing and data collection in reloading. The video aims to provide insights into the performance of these powder and load combinations.

This video compares 168gr Sierra Match King (SMK) and Hornady Match bullets for the .308 Winchester using a new Krieger barrel. Reloads with IMR 4895 powder were tested. The SMK significantly outperformed the Hornady Match in this specific barrel, with SMK groups averaging around 0.4 inches while Hornady groups were larger. This highlights barrel preference for specific bullet types.

The Lee Loader offers an extremely affordable entry into rifle reloading, costing under $30 and requiring only a mallet. It performs neck sizing only, making it suitable for bolt-action rifles but not semi-automatics. Proper bullet diameter (e.g., .311/.312 for Mosin-Nagant) and OAL are crucial for safe and accurate reloads. While basic, essential accessories like calipers and a trimmer significantly improve results.

This video details the process of developing a cost-effective plinking load for 5.56/.223 Remington using 62gr SS109 bullets. It covers component selection, brass preparation including military crimp removal and small base resizing, powder charging with IMR-4895 and CFE 223, and bullet seating. Range testing revealed IMR-4895 as the superior powder for this bullet, achieving good accuracy at 24.2 grains.

This YouTube video is the fifth installment in a reloading journal series, focusing on the 7.5x55 Swiss caliber. The content specifically details a load workup for the K11 rifle, utilizing 168gr A-Max bullets and IMR-4895 powder. This video is aimed at enthusiasts interested in handloading for this specific rifle caliber and projectile combination, likely providing insights into powder charges, accuracy testing, and potential load development strategies.

This Arisaka Type 99 torture test demonstrates the rifle's legendary strength, handling overpressure loads with surprising resilience. Even extreme obstructions and direct fire failed to immediately destroy the robust action, though significant damage like a 'ringed' barrel and case disintegration occurred under severe stress. The test highlights the importance of proper reloading practices and the historical engineering prowess behind these WWII firearms.