Videos tagged with Starline Brass

This video reviews the Underwood M1 Carbine, highlighting its value as a military re-arsenal firearm despite a high purchase price of $1,700. The reviewer emphasizes its reliability, lightweight design, and light recoil, making it enjoyable for plinking. Ammunition cost and magazine reliability are discussed, with a preference for older, well-maintained magazines over newer ones.

This video provides a fundamental guide to reloading pistol cartridges, specifically the .44 Special, using a Lee Classic Turret Press. Steve Ostrem demonstrates a four-step process: sizing and de-priming, priming, expanding the case neck and dispensing powder, and finally, seating and crimping the bullet. The tutorial emphasizes safety with eye protection and highlights the press's suitability for small batches.

This 'Stockpile Saturday' episode from Cranky Gun Reviews details recent ammunition and reloading component purchases. The reviewer highlights finding deals on Starline 30 Carbine brass, Aguila 22 LR Super Extra hollow points, Federal 38 Special +P Punch, and Hornady 30 caliber 150 grain Full Metal Jacket boattail bullets for reloading M1 Garand ammunition. The video emphasizes the importance of stocking up on ammunition when good deals are found.

This video details the process of neck sizing brass using a Lee Collet Die for improved ammunition accuracy. The instructor emphasizes the importance of proper brass preparation as the 'launch platform' for consistent internal ballistics. He contrasts standard full-length sizing with neck sizing, highlighting the benefits of the Lee Collet Die's unique mandrel and collet system for uniform neck sizing without lubricant, which he claims leads to superior accuracy and longer brass life.

This video features Brownells Gun Techs Steve and Caleb sharing their top firearm-related gift recommendations for Christmas 2022. They cover a range of products including maintenance tools like the Midwest Industries AK Receiver Maintenance Block and Fix-It Sticks Field Armorer's Tool Kit. Ammunition enthusiasts will appreciate the mention of Starline Brass for various calibers. For AR-15 builders, Rosco Manufacturing Bloodline barrels and Sons of Liberty Gun Works lower assemblies are highlighted. The presenters also suggest gifts for wheelgunners with a recommendation for the Colt Python and Hogue grips. Other featured items include Walker's electronic hearing protection, a Brownells Tactical Rifle case, a Spiritus Systems plate carrier, and a Vortex Optics spotting scope for target observation.

This video details a reloading experiment for the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge using Reloder 15.5 powder with 130gr Berger Hybrid OTM Tactical bullets. The instructor, Johnny, meticulously documents the process, including component selection, overall length measurements, and progressive charge weight testing. Despite initial baffling velocity inconsistencies, the latter half of the test yielded excellent accuracy and tight standard deviations, suggesting potential for this powder/bullet combination in lighter weight classes for the Creedmoor.

This video details the process of forming 6mm ARC brass from 6.5 Grendel brass, highlighting a peculiar 'belted' ring formation at the case head, potentially linked to over-pressure and the use of small base sizing dies. The instructor experiments with different dies and brass types, firing reloaded cartridges to observe and analyze these pressure signs, ultimately suggesting that avoiding high pressure is key to preventing this issue.

This video provides a detailed guide on forming 6mm ARC brass from 6.5 Grendel, a more accessible alternative. The instructor, Johnny's Reloading Bench, walks through the process of resizing, trimming, and fire-forming, emphasizing techniques for achieving proper shoulder bump and case length. He also touches on the more challenging conversions from 7.62x39 and 220 Russian, highlighting the complexities and necessary intermediate steps. The content is technical and practical for reloaders looking to expand their cartridge options.

This video features Brownells' Caleb Savant at the Starline Brass booth during Shot Show 2022. The discussion centers on the significant supply and demand issues experienced for brass casings throughout 2021. While not a hands-on demonstration, the content provides insight into a critical component of ammunition manufacturing and its market dynamics.

This video provides a detailed guide to reloading 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition using VihtaVuori N555 powder and 130gr Berger AR Hybrid OTM Tactical bullets. It covers selecting Wilson bushing dies, setting up the dies for an AR-10 platform, and the process of seating bullets with an arbor press. The instructor also presents load development data, including velocity measurements with two different primer types (CCI BR4 and Remington 7 1/2) and discusses factors like neck tension and overall length.

This entry details the custom revolver work of John Linebaugh, focusing on his powerful .500 and .475 Linebaugh cartridges and their development. It highlights the technical features engineered for extreme recoil management, such as custom cylinders and sights, and discusses their application in big game hunting. The legacy of Linebaugh's pistolsmithing is also touched upon, noting his son's continuation of the craft.

This guide details the process of reloading Speer shot capsules for .38 Special and .357 Magnum revolvers, focusing on pest and varmint control. It covers selecting shot sizes, powder charges, case preparation, capsule seating, crimping, and initial patterning tests. The presenter emphasizes the importance of proper capsule seating and the impact of powder choice on shot dispersion.