Videos tagged with Primers

This video analyzes the cost-effectiveness of reloading ammunition in 2026, focusing on common calibers like 9mm, .223/5.56, and larger calibers such as .300 Win Mag. It details the costs of components (primers, powder, brass, bullets) and compares them to factory ammunition prices. The analysis highlights that reloading is only cost-effective for those shooting a significant volume of rounds annually (at least 1,000 per year) and who can reuse brass multiple times, with a break-even point typically occurring after 3 years for common calibers and 2 years for larger calibers, assuming initial equipment costs are already covered.

This video analyzes the cost-effectiveness of reloading ammunition in 2026, focusing on common calibers like 9mm and .223/5.56, as well as larger calibers like .300 Win Mag. It highlights that while reloading can offer savings, the initial cost of equipment and the current high price of brass, often imported from India and China, significantly impact the break-even point. The analysis suggests that reloading is most beneficial for those with a long-term shooting plan, typically breaking even after three years for common calibers and two years for larger ones, assuming brass is reused.

The US Army is addressing ammunition shortages by developing mobile critical material refineries. This initiative, in partnership with Idaho National Laboratories, aims to refine raw materials like antimony sulfide domestically, reducing reliance on foreign sources and bolstering both military and civilian ammunition production capabilities. The project focuses on overcoming primer supply chain vulnerabilities.

This video demonstrates the significant impact of primer choice on reloading results. By switching from Remington Gold primers to Federal 210 primers, the presenter observed a notable increase in average velocity and a decrease in standard deviation, even with identical other load components. The test highlights how primer selection can affect accuracy and point of impact.

This video outlines eight essential items gun owners should stock up on before an ammunition shortage, beyond just ammunition itself. Key recommendations include proper bulk ammo storage solutions like ammo cans to protect against environmental damage, spare parts such as firing pins and springs, extra magazines (suggesting 10 per firearm), and reloading components like primers, powder, brass, and bullets. The presenter also emphasizes the importance of training ammunition, firearm accessories like red dots and flashlights, medical supplies including trauma kits and emergency medications, and essential cleaning supplies for firearm maintenance.

The video provides expert advice on ammunition reloading, with a strong recommendation to stock up on primers and powder due to anticipated price increases by summer. The speaker, identified as AK Guru, also criticizes recent government regulations, specifically the imposition of Hazmat fees on ammunition, as an unnecessary burden. The content is delivered with an authoritative and instructional tone, reflecting experienced knowledge of market trends and regulatory impacts.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the current ammunition market, explaining why prices continue to rise. It details the consolidation of major brands under CSG, the impact of rising raw material costs (copper, lead), and the critical bottleneck of primer production. The video also covers how military contracts affect civilian supply and the sustained high demand from new gun owners, concluding that pre-2020 price levels are unlikely to return due to increased manufacturing costs.

This video discusses the recently passed Ammo Supply Chain Act, a component of the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act. The act aims to bolster domestic ammunition production by mandating reports on raw material sourcing, identifying supply chain vulnerabilities, and promoting resilience in both military and civilian sectors. It directly addresses the critical shortage of components like primers experienced in 2020.

This video discusses the process and considerations for reloading 32 ACP ammunition. The speaker details the acquisition of components like brass, bullets, and primers, and the use of a classic turret press with new dies. It highlights that while brass for 32 ACP can be difficult and expensive to obtain, bullets are relatively cheap, making reloading a viable option once brass is stockpiled. The discussion also touches on the cost-effectiveness and performance of 32 ACP compared to other calibers.

This video discusses the significant issue of stolen ammunition, highlighting a recent theft of 1.2 million rounds and 800,000 primers in South Africa. It explains how law enforcement uses infrared (IR) tags embedded in ammunition boxes to track and recover stolen goods, a method increasingly employed in the US. The content warns consumers about the risks of unknowingly purchasing stolen ammunition, which can lead to legal trouble, and advises checking for these tags.

This guide details the process of reloading ammunition for the M1 Garand rifle, emphasizing the importance of specific components and parameters to ensure safe and accurate function. Key considerations include selecting appropriate primers, using a small base die for semi-automatic reliability, choosing powders with suitable burn rates (like H4895 or Varget), and selecting bullet weights and types (150-180 grain, flat base or boattail) that match the rifle's twist rate and barrel condition. The process concludes with chronograph testing for velocity verification before live fire.

The God Family and Guns Host provides an optimistic outlook for ammunition supply in 2025, citing significant expansions in primer and gunpowder production by companies like White River Energetics and the Lake City Ammo Plant. Despite past shortages driven by component scarcity, increased manufacturing capacity combined with a current decrease in consumer demand suggests lower prices and stable availability. Potential acquisitions, like Vista Outdoors by a Czech group, are not expected to negatively impact this trend.