Videos tagged with Primer Selection

This episode of the Longrange Pursuit podcast, featuring Gunwerks, delves into the critical factors that constitute high-quality ammunition for long-range shooting. The discussion emphasizes that ammunition is an integral part of the entire rifle system, not an afterthought. Key takeaways include the importance of meticulous component selection, understanding internal and external ballistics, and the process of load development to achieve consistency and precision.

This segment from Gun Talk Radio discusses the benefits and considerations of handloading ammunition, particularly rifle rounds. Expert Lou Smith emphasizes tailoring loads to specific rifles and shooting applications, such as hunting or competition, by selecting appropriate bullets, powder charges, and primers. He highlights how handloading can improve accuracy by reducing standard deviation and extreme spread in velocity, and stresses the importance of using loading manuals and working up loads cautiously due to variations in firearms and environmental conditions.