Videos tagged with Vihtavuori N140

This video details the reloading process for .223 Remington ammunition, specifically focusing on duplicating the military's Mark 262 Mod 1 load using 77gr Sierra Match King bullets. The instructor tests two powders: Alliant Power Pro Varmint and Vihtavuori N140, providing detailed load data, velocity readings, and accuracy results. The content emphasizes careful load development, pressure sign interpretation, and the importance of chronographs for consistent results.

This video details a reloading experiment focusing on accuracy with 55-grain FMJ boat tail bullets from 'Bob's Bullets' (.223 Remington caliber). The instructor tests two powders, Vihtavuori N140 and Hodgdon Benchmark, across a range of charges, while also exploring the impact of weight-sorting the bullets. While neither powder achieved sub-MOA accuracy consistently, Vihtavuori N140 showed slightly better performance. The instructor also discusses future reloading plans and potential range upgrades.

This video details the process of preparing previously fired 22 Nosler brass for reloading, addressing extraction issues encountered in previous videos. The presenter focuses on resizing, trimming (or deciding not to trim based on measurements), and seating bullets for optimal magazine fit. The guide highlights the importance of careful brass preparation and monitoring case dimensions to ensure reliable function, especially when dealing with potential extraction problems.

This video details a 600-yard accuracy test of a Finnish M39 Mosin-Nagant rifle using custom handloads featuring 200-grain Lapua D166 bullets and Vihtavuori N140 powder. The expert instruction highlights the challenges of long-range shooting with iron sights and significant crosswinds, demonstrating a practical approach to assessing ammunition performance. The assessment concludes the D166 load is highly effective for the M39 platform at extended distances.