This video compares the point of impact shift between 150gr and 170gr .30-30 Winchester ammunition fired from a Marlin 30-30 rifle at 100 yards. The shooter, acknowledging their limitations with open sights, found that the rifle favored the 170gr loads, achieving sub-MOA accuracy. Adjustments were made to the rear sight to compensate for the observed elevation shift.
This video provides expert guidance on selecting powder for the 6mm GT cartridge, emphasizing the importance of projectile choice. It highlights the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center as a comprehensive resource beyond the annual manual. The discussion focuses on Varget, StaBALL Match, and StaBALL 6.5 powders, detailing their burn rates and performance characteristics, with StaBALL Match being recommended as a viable alternative to Varget for the 105-grain Nosler RDF projectile.
This guide details the setup and operation of the Frankford Arsenal X-10 Progressive Press for reloading .308 Winchester ammunition. It covers calibrating the powder dispenser, loading primers, applying case lubricant, and running cases through the press's various stations, including decapping military primers and seating bullets. The instructor emphasizes proper technique and safety throughout the process.
This video details the process of reloading .22-250 Remington cartridges with 50gr Nosler Ballistic Tip Varmint bullets, testing two powders: Varget and H380. The instructor focuses on precise case preparation, including annealing and resizing to achieve optimal headspace. He demonstrates proper bullet seating and discusses the importance of a stable shooting platform and a quality scope for achieving accuracy. The session includes chronograph data and group analysis for both powder loads.
This video from Johnny's Reloading Bench details a shootout comparing five different 55-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullets in .223 Remington caliber. The test utilizes Starline brass, CCI #41 primers, and Hodgdon Varget powder at 26.0 grains. Two overall lengths (OAL) were tested for each bullet: a shorter, case-mouth-aligned length and a longer, full magazine length of 2.260 inches. The analysis focuses on group sizes and consistency across different bullet types and seating depths.
This video details a cold-weather test of 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition to investigate hang-fire issues, specifically with Varget powder and small rifle primers. The instructor, with extensive reloading experience, systematically tested various primers under freezing conditions, noting significant differences in performance. The findings highlight the impact of temperature on primer sensitivity and powder ignition, offering practical insights for reloaders facing similar challenges.
This video details the reloading process for cloning Mk262 Mod 1 ammunition, focusing on the use of Varget powder and Remington 7 1/2 primers. The instructor meticulously prepares brass, dispenses and trickles powder, and then tests loads with both Sierra and Nosler bullets. The process highlights the importance of case preparation, primer fit, and the challenges of achieving desired velocities with compressed loads, offering insights into load development for high-performance ammunition.
This video showcases a high-end custom Mosin Nagant sporter build, highlighting its specialized components like a Bluegrass Customs stock and Timney trigger. Expert instructors Eric and Chad demonstrate accuracy testing with a specific handload at various distances, providing valuable insights into load development and the potential of modernized vintage rifles.
This video provides an expert-level comparison between the Finnish M28-76 Marksmanship Rifle and an M91-30 Sporter, focusing on accuracy testing and ammunition load development. The instructor, demonstrating deep knowledge of Mosin-Nagant variants and ballistics, details the components used for handloads and analyzes the resulting group sizes. The content highlights how rifle configuration, ammunition, and optics contribute to precision shooting, with future plans for long-range engagements with mil-surp rifles.
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