Ammo Manufacturing

Published on January 25, 2012
Duration: 1:57

This video details the meticulous process of manufacturing premium long-range ammunition by Gunwerks. It highlights the critical role of high-quality components like Lapua brass, Berger bullets, and Hodgdon powders. The process involves precise setup of progressive reloading presses and electronic powder dispensers, ensuring accuracy to the tenth of a grain. Each round undergoes rigorous quality control to meet the 'Ultimate Long Range Ammunition' standard for 1000-yard performance.

Quick Summary

Gunwerks manufactures premium long-range ammunition using high-quality components like Lapua brass, Berger bullets, and Hodgdon powders. Their process involves precise setup of progressive presses and electronic powder dispensers, ensuring charges accurate to 0.1 grains for out-of-the-box 1000-yard performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Premium Components & Press Operation
  2. 00:39Equipment Setup for Specific Cartridges
  3. 01:07The Progressive Reloading Cycle Explained
  4. 01:47Quality Control & Final Product

Frequently Asked Questions

What premium components are used in Gunwerks long-range ammunition?

Gunwerks utilizes premium components including Lapua brass for cases, Berger bullets known for their accuracy, and Hodgdon extreme powders for consistent performance across temperature ranges.

How does Gunwerks ensure precision in their ammunition manufacturing?

Precision is achieved through using progressive reloading presses for multi-stage operations and programming electronic dispensers to measure powder charges to the nearest tenth of a grain.

What is the intended performance of Gunwerks' 'Ultimate Long Range Ammunition'?

The ammunition is marketed as 'The Ultimate Long Range Ammunition,' specifically designed for exceptional performance and accuracy at distances of 1000 yards straight out of the box.

What steps are involved in the progressive reloading press cycle?

The cycle includes indexing the shell holder, seating the primer, charging the case with powder (confirmed visually), manually loading a bullet, applying a crimp if needed, and ejecting the completed round.

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