Videos tagged with Primer Pocket Swaging

This video demonstrates how to remove the primer pocket crimp from military brass using an RCBS primer pocket swaging tool. The process involves decapping the brass, assembling the swaging tool, and using a reloading press to swage the pocket, ensuring easier and more reliable primer seating for future reloads. Proper setup and technique are highlighted to achieve a smooth, tapered primer pocket.

This video provides a comprehensive, start-to-finish guide on loading .223 Remington (5.56x45mm NATO) ammunition using the Lee APP press. It details the entire process, including initial setup, decapping, case feeding, swaging primer pockets, resizing, trimming, priming, and bullet seating. The creator emphasizes this is their first experience with the APP, openly addressing and working through various issues encountered during the process. The video concludes with CBTO and concentricity tests, followed by a range test of the loaded ammunition.

This video details the initial steps in cloning the military MK 248 Mod 1 300 Winchester Magnum round. The host meticulously analyzes factory ammunition, measuring critical dimensions, weighing components, and documenting powder charges. He also conducts initial range tests to establish baseline velocity and accuracy, highlighting the importance of understanding factory specifications and potential safety concerns due to higher-than-SAAMI pressure.

This guide details the process of reloading .223 Remington cartridges using the Lee Loadmaster progressive press. It covers essential case preparation steps including sorting, decapping, swaging military crimps, checking case length, and trimming. The guide also explains proper lubrication, powder charging, bullet seating, and applying a factory crimp, emphasizing accuracy and safety throughout the reloading process.