Videos tagged with Ogive Measurement

This video details the process of reloading 308 Winchester cartridges using 165gr Hornady GMX and SST bullets with AR-Comp powder. It covers case preparation, including sizing and neck expansion with a mandrel, and discusses potential issues like primer pocket wear and over-expansion. The reloading process involves specific charge weights and overall lengths, with a focus on achieving consistent cartridge-based ogive measurements. The video also presents range results, highlighting accuracy variations between bullet types and overall lengths.

This video details the process of setting up Hornady reloading dies, specifically focusing on the installation and use of a micrometer seating die for precise bullet seating. The presenter demonstrates how to install the micrometer, select the correct seating stem for different bullet types, and achieve consistent cartridge base to ogive (CBTO) measurements. The guide also touches on the importance of proper die adjustment and the benefits of a micrometer for repeatable accuracy in handloads.