Videos tagged with Lake City Brass

This video details a test comparing the accuracy of Lehigh Defense 62gr Controlled Chaos copper solid bullets in a clean versus fouled barrel. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, meticulously loads ammunition and conducts shooting tests to investigate the impact of copper fouling on accuracy. The experiment aims to determine if a clean barrel is essential for optimal performance with solid copper projectiles, a common concern in reloading and precision shooting.

This guide details the process of reloading 223 Remington ammunition for hunting, specifically using 75-grain Speer Gold Dot bullets and Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR powder. It covers brass preparation, priming, precise powder charging, bullet seating to a specific overall length, and final inspection of the loaded cartridges. The speaker emphasizes using 5.56 data for this load and aiming for a charge of 27.0 grains, while ensuring consistent seating to 2.260 inches.

This video details the process of reloading .223 Remington ammunition for a vintage Remington 700 BDL Varmint Special. The instructor, drawing on his grandfather's notes, tests three different powder loads (Reloader 15, Reloader 10x, and IMR 8208 XBR) with Hornady 53 grain HP match bullets. The video covers case preparation, powder charging, bullet seating to a specific overall length, and live-fire accuracy testing at 100 yards, providing valuable insights into load development for this rifle.

This video details the process of disassembling M855A1 ammunition to analyze its components and then uses those components for reloading experiments. The instructor demonstrates bullet pulling techniques, powder charge analysis, and bullet measurements. Reloading tests are conducted with different powders and bullets, followed by live-fire accuracy and velocity testing. The analysis highlights the challenges and potential outcomes of reloading with military surplus components.

This video details a reloading and ballistics test of 223 Remington ammunition featuring 53gr and 55gr Hornady V-Max bullets. The instructor, Johnny, meticulously loads and tests various powder charges with IMR 3031, IMR 8208 XBR, and Power Pro Varmint, providing detailed velocity and group size data. The test highlights the performance differences between the two bullet weights and the impact of different powders on accuracy and consistency, offering insights for handloaders seeking optimal performance.

This guide details the process of reloading .223 Remington ammunition using Shooters World Match Rifle powder, based on expert instruction. It covers component preparation, powder dispensing with an RCBS Uniflow, bullet seating to specific OALs for magazine feeding, and range testing procedures using a MagnetoSpeed chronograph. The speaker, demonstrating high authority, emphasizes precise measurements and careful inspection of brass for pressure signs, crucial for safe and accurate handloads.

This video details a reloading and ballistics test of the .223 Remington cartridge using 77gr Berger OTM Tactical bullets and Vihtavuori N540 powder. The instructor, with apparent expertise in reloading and ballistics, conducts a suppressed versus unsuppressed shooting comparison to gather data for barrel harmonics testing. The experiment involves meticulous load development across various powder charges and careful observation of group sizes and velocities.

This video details the ongoing quest to replicate the performance of Black Hills' 77gr OTM Mark 262 Mod 1 ammunition. The instructor meticulously tests VihtaVuori N540 powder with 77gr Sierra Match King bullets in .223 Remington, focusing on achieving specific muzzle velocities (2750-2760 fps) and sub-MOA accuracy without pressure signs. The content includes detailed load development, chronograph readings, and group analysis, offering valuable insights for advanced reloaders and precision shooters.

This video details the reloading process for the .223 Remington cartridge using a 62gr Hornady BTHP bullet. Johnny, an expert in reloading, demonstrates load development with Hodgdon H4895 and Alliant AR-Comp powders, interpolating data for optimal performance. The testing phase showcases accuracy potential with specific rifle configurations and chronograph data, offering valuable insights for handloaders seeking consistent and accurate .223 Rem ammunition.

This guide details the process of reloading .223 Remington cartridges using 50gr Hornady Z-Max/V-Max bullets, Varget, and Alliant Power Pro Varmint powders. It emphasizes accurate component preparation, precise OAL measurement, and careful load data analysis, drawing on the expertise of Johnny from Johnny's Reloading Bench. The video demonstrates meticulous testing procedures and analysis of results, highlighting the accuracy potential of these lighter varmint bullets in an AR-15 platform.

This video details an attempt to clone Mk262 ammunition using Winchester 748 and Winchester 760 powders with 77-grain Sierra MatchKing bullets. The instructor, with experience in this series, tests various powder charges, meticulously recording velocity, group sizes, and pressure signs. While Winchester 748 proved ineffective for accuracy, Winchester 760 showed significant promise, particularly at lower charge weights, warranting further investigation.

This video details the reloading process for cloning Mk262 Mod 1 ammunition, focusing on the use of Varget powder and Remington 7 1/2 primers. The instructor meticulously prepares brass, dispenses and trickles powder, and then tests loads with both Sierra and Nosler bullets. The process highlights the importance of case preparation, primer fit, and the challenges of achieving desired velocities with compressed loads, offering insights into load development for high-performance ammunition.