Videos tagged with IMR 4895

This video covers two distinct ammunition topics. The first is the acquisition of Vympel 7.62x39 soft point ammunition, noted for its steel casing and potential use in AK platforms or Ruger American rifles chambered in the caliber. The second segment details the reloading of 30-06 Springfield cartridges for an M1 Garand, utilizing PPU and Federal brass, 150-grain Hornady FMJ-BT bullets, IMR 4895 powder, and CCI large rifle primers, referencing Hodgdon's website for load data.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to reloading .30-06 ammunition specifically for the M1 Garand rifle. It details essential steps from brass preparation, including decapping, tumbling, and annealing, to precise case resizing, trimming, priming, and powder charging. The instructor emphasizes using M1 Garand-specific load data to avoid damage to the rifle and demonstrates techniques for bullet seating and headspace measurement, offering practical advice for intermediate reloaders.

This video details a marksmanship test comparing different shooting support setups for an AR-10. The instructor evaluates standard front and rear bags against an Atlas bipod and PRM monopod combination for both benchrest and prone shooting. The goal is to assess the impact of these supports on group size and shooter stability, highlighting the importance of consistent setup and fine adjustments for optimal accuracy.

This guide details an experiment comparing large vs. small primers and flash hole sizes in .308 Winchester cartridges. The expert demonstrates how primer choice and case fill are more critical for ignition reliability than flash hole size, using specific components like Hodgdon H335 and S&B small rifle primers to induce hangfires. The findings highlight systematic variable isolation for precision handloading.

This guide details the process of reloading .308 Winchester ammunition for precision shooting, focusing on comparing 168gr Sierra Match King (SMK) and Hornady Match bullets. It covers brass preparation, powder charging, bullet seating, and range testing procedures. The expert instruction highlights the importance of component selection and meticulous technique for achieving optimal accuracy, with the Sierra Match King demonstrating superior performance in the tested Krieger barrel.

This guide details the process of handloading a cost-effective 5.56/.223 plinking load, as demonstrated by Johnny's Reloading Bench. The process involves meticulous brass preparation, including crimp removal and resizing with small base dies, followed by careful powder charging, bullet seating to a specific OAL, and light crimping. The expert-level instruction emphasizes budget-conscious component selection and systematic load development for high-volume range use.

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.