Videos tagged with Unique Powder

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 video revisits the use of Speer Empty Shot Capsules for reloading 44 caliber shot shell cartridges. The presenter shares a personal anecdote about rediscovering these capsules after 40 years. A specific reloading recipe is provided: 7.5 grains of Unique powder with 7.5 or 8/9 shot, yielding approximately 1200 feet per second.

This video focuses on handloading .45 ACP ammunition with a 200-grain lead projectile and Unique powder. It presents chronograph data for three different barrel lengths: 3.3 inches, 4.25 inches, and 5 inches. The content likely appeals to handloaders and those interested in performance data for the .45 ACP caliber, particularly in relation to varying firearm barrel lengths.

This video discusses misinformation within the gun community, particularly from YouTubers and content creators. The speaker differentiates between accidental errors and intentional misinformation, often driven by sponsorships or a desire for attention. He advises viewers to be wary of 'shields' (paid advertisers) and to consult multiple sources, especially smaller channels, for more honest reviews. The speaker also criticizes creators who spread controversial or false information for views and attention, citing the 'Yankee Marshall' as an example of detrimental content.

This video focuses on a specific ammunition load for a .45 ACP caliber firearm. The title indicates a focus on a 230-grain Coated Lead Round Nose bullet with a "Unique" powder charge. This suggests a reloaders or handloaders creating custom ammunition for a .45 ACP firearm, likely a pistol, with a discussion or demonstration of its performance.

This guide details the process of reloading 12 gauge shotgun shells using the Lee Load-All II press. It covers selecting components like hulls, wads, powders (Unique and Winchester WSF), and shot, along with the press setup and operation for sizing, priming, powder charging, wad seating, shot dropping, and crimping. The video emphasizes verifying load data, checking charge weights, and testing reloaded shells for performance and safety.

This video explores the feasibility of reloading .22LR ammunition using a specialized kit from 22 Sharpshooter. While technically possible, the process is presented as complex and time-consuming, requiring additional reloading equipment. The instructor demonstrates using the kit with both smokeless (Unique) and black powder substitute (Pyrodex) propellants, noting that black powder substitutes yielded more consistent, albeit lower-powered, results. Ultimately, the video concludes that the effort and cost involved make reloading .22LR impractical compared to purchasing factory ammunition.

Hickok45 discusses the challenges of summer heat in Tennessee and the societal shift towards indoor activities. He shares his personal preference for shooting and handloading during warmer months, contrasting with the typical slowdown in the firearms industry. The video also touches on the 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum, the nuances of reloading for versatility and cost-effectiveness, and the appeal of muzzleloaders.

This guide details the advanced process of hand-swaging bullet jackets from .40 S&W brass and assembling them into .45 caliber projectiles. It covers the reloading steps using a Lee Classic Turret Press with a specific load of 5 grains of Unique powder for .45 ACP, emphasizing the use of a firearm barrel as a critical length gauge. The demonstration highlights a technical approach to ammunition customization, moving beyond traditional casting.