Videos tagged with Starline

This video details the process of reloading 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition for a Thompson Center Compass rifle. It covers preparing brass, charging cases with IMR 4451 powder, seating various bullets (Hornady Match, ELDX, Sierra Game Changer), and testing different muzzle devices. The instructor emphasizes accuracy and provides insights into load development for both target and hunting applications, while also addressing potential firearm issues.

This guide details the field stripping process for the new Auto Mag 180-D, highlighting key internal upgrades. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates the disassembly, focusing on the titanium firing pin and re-engineered bolt relief cuts designed to enhance reliability and address historical issues. The video provides a comprehensive look at the modern iteration of this iconic pistol.

This guide, drawing on expert insights from Brownells, compares the .44 Magnum and .45 Long Colt cartridges. It covers their historical development, pressure differences, handloading considerations, and factory ammunition availability. For big game hunting using factory loads, the .44 Magnum is generally recommended due to superior off-the-shelf availability of full-power ammunition.

This guide details a methodical approach to testing hotter 6.5 Creedmoor loads, pushing Hodgdon H4350 powder and Hornady 143gr ELD-X bullets beyond published data. Expert insights cover pressure signs, primer cratering, and the use of precision tools like chronographs. The process emphasizes safety and data collection for advanced reloaders.

This video provides a first look at Starline .308 Winchester brass. The creator intends to use this brass for future bullet testing videos in their Tikka T3 Lite and Savage Model 99 rifles. The focus is on the new ammunition component and its intended use in specific firearms.