Videos tagged with Load Development

This guide details how to test propellant temperature sensitivity, a crucial factor for consistent long-range accuracy. It emphasizes using a reliable chronograph and testing ammunition across a wide temperature range, from cold to hot conditions. The process involves calculating the muzzle velocity change per degree Fahrenheit to understand how temperature fluctuations affect performance, enabling shooters to account for these variations in their ballistic solutions.

This guide details the critical importance of safe reloading practices, particularly when working with wildcat cartridges. It highlights the dangers of starting with maximum charges, the impact of environmental conditions on pressure, and the severe consequences of overpressure, such as case head separation. The speaker emphasizes the need for meticulous load development and professional inspection after any firearm malfunction.

This video details the development of a compact, folding rifle project, codenamed 'ATF'. The team discusses the selection of the 6mm ARC cartridge for short barrels, load optimization, custom bolt work, and the engineering challenges of integrating a folding stock. The project emphasizes rapid prototyping and iterative design, drawing on extensive experience to create a highly compact and capable firearm system.

This guide details the use of the Garmin Xero C-1 Pro Chronograph, presented by a Palmetto State Armory representative. It covers its essential function for long-range shooters and reloaders, emphasizing its compact form factor and data capabilities. The guide highlights how to leverage its features for accurate load development and performance testing.

This guide details a practical method for testing Black Hills .308 Winchester ammunition to identify the most accurate load for a specific rifle. It emphasizes the importance of barrel cooling, consistent shooting techniques, and careful target analysis. Instruction from experts Ryan Gresham and Chris Cerino highlights how barrel harmonics and heat management significantly impact shot group consistency, offering valuable insights for shooters seeking optimal accuracy.

This guide details the process of reloading .308 Winchester ammunition, emphasizing cost savings and accuracy. It covers essential steps from brass preparation and powder measurement to bullet seating and final inspection. The video highlights the use of single-stage presses and various tools for consistent results, drawing on the speaker's 20 years of reloading experience.

This video provides a critical analysis of current ammunition prices, labeling them a 'scam.' The host, with extensive data tracking and reloading experience, details the rising costs of factory ammunition and offers a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of reloading. He recommends specific ammunition brands and calibers for value and discusses the prohibitive cost of load development for new cartridges.

The Athlon Velocity Pro Chronograph offers a user-friendly and durable solution for measuring projectile velocities across a wide range of firearms, from archery to .50 BMG. It features USB-C charging, an internal battery, and an aluminum tripod for stability. The device integrates with the Athlon Ballistics app for comprehensive data management, allowing users to track rifle and bullet profiles, analyze session data, and even set up multiple zeros for different bullet weights within the app. Its Doppler-based radar system with a 30° cone provides forgiving placement and accurate readings, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

This live chat covers various reloading topics, including powder recommendations for 5.56, shotgun shell loading for turkey season, and discussions on load development methodologies like mean radius versus extreme spread. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, shares insights on barrel fouling, bullet selection for different applications, and the challenges of statistical significance in load testing.

This video discusses the reloading process for 32 ACP ammunition, highlighting challenges with powder dispensing for light charges and the importance of load development. The speaker shares insights on powder selection, chronographing results, and the practical considerations of reloading less common cartridges. It emphasizes that personal enjoyment and experimentation are valid reasons for owning and reloading various calibers.

Brownells announces a new reloading series aimed at beginners, with plans to cover advanced topics and user-requested content. The series will start with the absolute basics, including brass preparation and powder loading fundamentals, while guiding viewers on where to find reliable load data and how to work up loads safely. Content will be available on the Brownells website and YouTube.

This video details load development for a 6.5 Grendel using BLC2 powder and 123gr Hornady ELD-M bullets. The presenter focuses on achieving tight five-shot groups from a Diamond Back barrel, aiming for sub-MOA accuracy. The testing reveals promising results with a specific charge weight, highlighting the importance of meticulous load tuning for precision shooting.