Videos tagged with Load Workup

This guide details the process of developing safe and effective powder charges for handloaded ammunition, emphasizing the importance of powder burning rate charts and incremental load testing. It stresses meticulous safety protocols, including proper powder handling, workspace cleanliness, and verification of components, to prevent dangerous mishaps. The expert instructor highlights that while precise weighing is crucial during load development, volumetric measurement can be sufficient for consistent accuracy once a load is established.

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 video details the process of reloading 300 Blackout supersonic ammunition, specifically focusing on the 168gr Hornady A-Max bullet. The instructor emphasizes precise case preparation, including cleaning and chamfering, followed by accurate powder charging and bullet seating to achieve consistent overall length. The goal is to develop a reliable and accurate load for the 300 Blackout cartridge, with considerations for velocity and potential environmental factors affecting performance.

This guide details a load workup for 300 Blackout supersonic ammunition using 168gr Hornady A-Max bullets with IMR 4227 and Winchester 296 (H110) powders. It covers brass preparation, priming, powder charging, bullet seating with attention to overall length, and crimping. The process emphasizes careful observation of pressure signs and group sizes during live-fire testing at 100 yards using a Lead Sled for stability. The instructor, with apparent reloading experience, highlights discrepancies in published load data and the importance of individual firearm testing.