Videos tagged with Lee Dies

This live stream covers a range of firearms-related topics, including discussions on gun news, personal firearm collections, reloading practices, and concealed/open carry strategies. The host, with over 40 years of firearms experience, emphasizes the importance of training and responsible gun ownership. He reviews various firearms and accessories, shares opinions on current gun legislation, and offers advice on reloading equipment and techniques.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a 'mint' 1905 Marlin 1894 rifle in 25-20 caliber. The speaker, demonstrating high authority and knowledge, details the rifle's excellent condition, including its high-grade walnut stock, original case hardening, and adjustable sights. The discussion extends to the 25-20 caliber, its comparison to the 32-20, and plans for reloading using Lee dies.

This guide details the process of reloading 9mm ammunition for competitive shooting, focusing on a single-stage press setup. It covers essential steps from preparing brass, sizing, de-priming, priming, flaring case mouths, accurately charging powder, seating projectiles to a specific overall length (OAL), and applying a proper crimp. The instruction emphasizes consistency and safety, recommending adherence to manufacturer load data and careful measurement throughout the process.

This video details an advanced reloading experiment comparing the impact of different sizing dies on cartridge runout and accuracy for the .223 Remington caliber. The instructor meticulously tests Lee, Redding, and Mighty Armory dies, along with various expander types, to quantify their effect on concentricity. The results are then correlated with 10-shot group performance at 100 yards, revealing surprising insights into how die choice can influence precision, while also highlighting the potential impact of barrel heat on group consistency.

This video details the process of reloading .25 ACP ammunition using a Beretta 418 as the test platform. It covers component selection, powder charging with extremely small charges of Alliant Bullseye, bullet seating, and function testing. The instructor highlights the challenges of reloading this diminutive cartridge, including precise powder measurement and potential issues with primer ignition and bullet alignment. The video also includes ballistic gel testing and accuracy assessments.

This video details a DIY modification to a Lee 300 Blackout sizing die's expander ball to address inconsistent neck tension. The instructor demonstrates a process of sanding down the 0.307" expander ball to a smaller diameter (0.306" or 0.305") using various grits of sandpaper and finishing with polishing materials. The goal is to achieve tighter neck tension, comparable to Forester and RCBS dies, to prevent bullet setback during chambering.

This YouTube video, "Loading 300 Blk - ep 18 - Revisiting the Subject of Dies," is the eighteenth installment in a series focused on reloading ammunition for the 300 Blackout (300 Blk) caliber. The episode specifically revisits the topic of reloading dies, which are critical tools for resizing spent cartridge cases and seating new bullets. This suggests a detailed discussion and demonstration of different types of dies, their functions, and potentially best practices for using them in the reloading process for this popular rifle cartridge.