Videos tagged with Taper Crimp

This guide details the process of bullet seating and crimping for both pistol (9mm) and rifle (223 Remington) cartridges. It covers using various dies from manufacturers like Lee Precision, Hornady, and RCBS, explaining how to set seating depth and apply a taper crimp. The video emphasizes the importance of crimping for magazine-fed firearms and offers techniques for single-operation seating and crimping.

This guide explains the necessity of case trimming in reloading, differentiating between rifle and pistol cartridges. Rifle cases often require trimming due to higher pressures and growth, impacting chamber pressure and bullet seating. Pistol cases, particularly those with taper crimps, are less sensitive to length variations. Consistent case length is crucial for roll crimps and tubular magazine feeding.

This video tests three brands of coated lead bullets (SNS, Blue Bullets, and Gallant) for smoke production during shooting. The presenter conducts a cold bore shot test for each brand, using Alliant Sport Pistol powder, to evaluate performance as the barrel heats up. The results indicate that SNS bullets produced significantly more smoke compared to Blue Bullets and Gallant bullets, which smoked about the same. Accuracy was also briefly discussed, with Gallant and SNS potentially being more accurate than Blue Bullets in the presenter's firearm.

This guide details the process of hand-loading Mk 262 Mod 0 type .223/5.56mm cartridges, a task requiring advanced reloading skills. Expert Nutnfancy demonstrates precise techniques for case preparation, powder charging using an RCBS ChargeMaster 1500, and achieving consistent overall cartridge length (OAL) with Sierra 77gr MatchKing bullets and Ramshot TAC powder. The emphasis is on meticulous load data tracking and labeling for optimal long-range accuracy, particularly for 600-yard targets.