Videos tagged with Seating Depth

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 guide details how to properly set up a bullet seating die to achieve the correct Cartridge Overall Length (COL). It emphasizes adjusting the die body for no crimp initially, then using the seat plug to fine-tune the bullet seating depth. Achieving the correct COL is crucial for reliable chambering and magazine fit, preventing issues like a hard-to-close bolt.

This video focuses on conducting seating depth tests for 40gr Hornady V-MAX bullets in a .22-250 Remington rifle, utilizing AR-Comp powder. The content aims to provide valuable reloading data and insights for firearm enthusiasts interested in optimizing performance for this specific caliber and bullet combination. It's part of a series dedicated to the .22-250 Remington.

This episode delves into the critical aspects of reloading ammunition for ultra-long-range (ULR) and extreme long-range (ELR) shooting. Achieving extreme precision requires meticulous attention to detail, including tight control over powder charge velocity standard deviations (ideally under 10 fps), precise bullet weight sorting, and exact bullet seating depth to manage internal case volume and pressure. Factors like bullet jump to the lands and cartridge runout are also crucial for consistent aerodynamics and accuracy at extended distances.

This guide details how to use the Hornady OAL Gauge and Bullet Comparator to achieve precise bullet seating depths for improved ammunition accuracy. The process involves measuring the distance to the rifling lands and then setting the bullet seating die to achieve a desired distance off the lands, typically between 0.020" and 0.040". This technique is crucial for handloaders seeking to maximize consistency and accuracy in their reloaded ammunition.