38 Special - Loading Light Recoil Ammo

This guide details the use of the Lee Precision Deluxe Carbide Micrometer 4-Die Set for precise bullet seating. The micrometer feature allows reloaders to record and quickly return to specific seating depths, enhancing consistency and efficiency. The set is presented as a valuable tool for achieving repeatable results in handloading, especially when switching between different bullet types.

This video debunks the myth of carving an 'X' into cast bullets for expansion. The speaker, identified as a hobbyist, explains that this practice is ineffective for increasing bullet expansion and could potentially weaken the bullet. The primary perceived benefit is humorously linked to vampire hunting, not practical ballistics.

This guide details the application of Alpha Munitions Case Sizing Lube, a crucial product for reloaders and handloaders. Experienced presenters from Brownells demonstrate two application methods: spray for multiple cases and manual application via cloth or fingers. The lube is highlighted for its water-soluble nature, simplifying cleanup after sizing cases for the 86 Blackout cartridge.

This guide details the process of reloading ammunition using the Lee Classic Loader, presented as the most affordable entry into handloading. It covers step-by-step instructions for depriming, resizing, priming, flaring the case mouth, charging with powder, seating the bullet, and crimping the case, emphasizing the use of a rubber mallet and the included tools. The video highlights the simplicity and low cost of this reloading method.

This guide demonstrates how to reload ammunition using the Lee Precision Breech Lock Hand Press Kit. It covers the essential steps from resizing and de-priming to priming, powder charging, and bullet seating, highlighting the portability and affordability of this reloading method. The video emphasizes that this system eliminates the need for a dedicated workbench, making reloading accessible even in limited spaces.

This guide details the process of reloading a cartridge using the Lee Precision Challenger III single-stage press. It highlights the efficiency of the breech lock quick-change die system, which allows for rapid die swaps without losing established settings. The steps cover case resizing, priming, powder charging, flaring, bullet seating, and crimping, emphasizing the ease of use for beginners.

This guide details a successful method for removing a stuck cartridge case from a firearm barrel using hydraulic pressure generated by a high-pressure grease gun. The technique, demonstrated by Johnny's Reloading Bench, involves a custom adapter and motor oil to hydraulically force the case out. The video highlights the importance of proper tools and high pressure, showcasing a successful extraction that saved a valuable Krieger barrel.

Instruction from a firearms enthusiast and reloader on preparing and sizing 300 Winchester Magnum brass. The video details the challenges of reloading for this caliber, including the long throat of the Thompson Center Compass rifle and the importance of proper neck tension and shoulder bumping. It covers selecting collets, setting up sizing dies, using specialized tools for case maintenance, and determining optimal seating depths for accuracy.

This video provides an in-depth review and performance test of the Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 rifle scope, presented by Johnny, an experienced gear reviewer. The review covers technical specifications, a practical tracking test (box test) at 100 yards, and optical quality comparisons with other Vortex models. Johnny highlights the scope's First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle and its value proposition for its price point, while also noting limitations in optical clarity compared to higher-end models.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to reloading .22-250 Remington ammunition, focusing on a Remington Model 788 with a Douglas barrel. It details component selection (brass, bullets, primers, powders), case preparation, powder charging, bullet seating, and initial range testing. The instructor emphasizes accuracy and velocity, aiming to develop loads suitable for varmint and deer hunting, while also highlighting potential challenges with certain components and the firearm's specific characteristics.