Videos tagged with Reloading Data

This guide details how to test propellant temperature sensitivity, a crucial factor for consistent long-range accuracy. It emphasizes using a reliable chronograph and testing ammunition across a wide temperature range, from cold to hot conditions. The process involves calculating the muzzle velocity change per degree Fahrenheit to understand how temperature fluctuations affect performance, enabling shooters to account for these variations in their ballistic solutions.

This guide details the setup, calibration, and operation of the RCBS Chargemaster Link reloading scale. It emphasizes the importance of warming up the scale, ensuring it is level, and performing accurate calibration using the included weights. The video demonstrates both manual and app-controlled dispensing, highlighting the 'Auto' mode for efficient high-volume reloading and the necessity of using reliable load data.

This guide details the critical importance of safe reloading practices, particularly when working with wildcat cartridges. It highlights the dangers of starting with maximum charges, the impact of environmental conditions on pressure, and the severe consequences of overpressure, such as case head separation. The speaker emphasizes the need for meticulous load development and professional inspection after any firearm malfunction.

This video provides a comprehensive overview and guide to using the Garmin Xero C2 Chronograph. It covers unboxing, setup, app connectivity, and practical demonstration of collecting muzzle velocity data for both rifles and pistols. The instructor highlights key features like Applied Ballistics integration and improved rapid-fire capture compared to its predecessor, emphasizing the importance of accurate muzzle velocity for ballistic calculations.

Dustin from Athlon discusses the Rangecraft chronograph's design, features, and performance, addressing user concerns about accuracy and interference. He explains the technology behind radar chronographs, the importance of proper placement, and how the Rangecraft handles environmental factors. The conversation highlights Athlon's commitment to continuous development and customer feedback, emphasizing reliability and precision in data capture.

This video appears to be about a "Cheap Chronograph Disposal Program." Given the title, it's likely a program related to the disposal or recycling of chronographs, which are devices used to measure projectile velocity. The video's content is unknown without a transcript, but the title suggests a potential focus on the practical or logistical aspects of managing these devices, possibly within a gun-related context given the common use of chronographs in firearm performance testing.

This episode features a deep dive into the 6mm MAX cartridge with its creators, Brian and Clark. The discussion covers its development as a 5.56 replacement, its performance advantages over other cartridges like 6mm ARC and 6.5 Grendel, and its suitability for various applications from CQB to long-range shooting. They address common misconceptions, technical challenges, and the ongoing evolution of the cartridge, emphasizing its potential for military adoption and civilian use.

This video details the process of reloading 6.5 Grendel ammunition using copper bullets, specifically the Barnes TTSX and Cavity Back MKZ. It covers powder selection, bullet seating techniques, achieving consistent overall cartridge length, and initial accuracy testing. The instructor highlights common challenges with copper bullets, such as potential copper shaving and inconsistent grouping, while also demonstrating how to use tools like a bullet comparator for precision.

This YouTube video focuses on the topic of reloading firearm ammunition. The title and description directly address the act of reloading, prompting viewers to share their experiences and results. While no specific firearms or calibers are mentioned, the content is clearly intended for individuals involved in or interested in the ammunition reloading process.

This video focuses on testing the maximum charge velocities for 6.5 Grendel ammunition, specifically using 123gr SST bullets and CFE223 powder. It aims to provide data-driven insights for handloaders and enthusiasts interested in optimizing performance for this popular rifle caliber. The analysis will likely detail the results of these velocity tests, offering valuable information for those looking to achieve specific ballistic outcomes with their 6.5 Grendel firearms.

The new Hodgdon website consolidates all their previous branded sites and the Reloading Data Center into a single, user-friendly platform. This new site is optimized for mobile devices, making it easier for reloaders to access data from their reloading bench or the range. Users can compare different loads and powders, finding data for pistol, rifle, and shotshell applications.

The video discusses the 45 Super cartridge, explaining it as a beefed-up 45 ACP designed for higher pressures and recoil. It highlights the lack of dedicated 45 Super handguns and the common practice of modifying 45 ACP firearms, often with heavier recoil springs. The speaker notes the cartridge's niche market status, comparing its performance favorably to 10mm Auto but citing capacity and dedicated firearm availability as advantages for 10mm.