6.5 PRC - Getting Started With Reloading

This video provides an in-depth look at the Lee Precision Collet Die and Micrometer Bullet Seater, crucial tools for handloaders. It covers their functionality, application, and benefits for achieving precise ammunition. The content is geared towards individuals involved in reloading firearms cartridges, emphasizing accuracy and consistency in their handloads.

This video from Bolt Action Reloading provides a clear demonstration of how to clean reloading dies. The presenter emphasizes the importance of regular cleaning, including ensuring dies are clean before their initial use. The video aims to educate viewers on essential maintenance for their reloading equipment, contributing to better ammunition quality and longevity of their tools. The content is directly relevant to individuals involved in the reloading process.

This video from Brownells features Caleb and Steve demonstrating the final stages of cartridge reloading: bullet seating and crimping. It provides step-by-step instructions for setting up seating dies for both 9mm straight-wall pistol cartridges and .223 bottleneck rifle cartridges. The tutorial covers using different crimping die types, achieving consistent results, and specific considerations for bottleneck rifle loads, including tips for AR-15 reliability. It's geared towards beginner reloaders and those looking to refine their reloading techniques.

This video from Brownells, featuring Caleb and Steve, provides a comprehensive guide to powder dispensing for firearm reloading. It covers essential setup steps like flaring straight-wall cases and introduces various dispensing tools, from manual scoops and balance beams to electronic dispensers. The content aims to help both beginners and experienced reloaders achieve accurate and consistent powder measurements for their ammunition, with specific demonstrations for 9mm cases and tips for precision loads. The video concludes with advice on selecting the appropriate dispensing tool for individual reloading needs.

This video from Brownells' reloading series focuses on the crucial step of case sizing. Caleb and Steve provide a comprehensive guide to properly setting up sizing dies for both straight wall and bottleneck cartridges. They cover essential techniques like decapping, lubrication, and making necessary die adjustments to ensure proper chamber fit and reliable firearm function. The tutorial is designed for both new reloaders and those seeking a refresher on these fundamental reloading processes, emphasizing the importance of getting the basics right before progressing to more advanced reloading stages. The use of a cutaway example offers a clear visual of the sizing die's internal workings.

This video announces the launch of a new reloading series from Brownells, hosted by Caleb and Steve. The series is designed for beginners but will also cover advanced topics and viewer-requested content. Topics will include brass preparation, powder selection, and the entire loading process. The series will be available on YouTube, Rumble, and the Brownells website, aiming to provide valuable information for both new and experienced reloaders.

This video demonstrates a successful method for removing a severely stuck case from an AR-10 barrel using a high-pressure grease gun and hydraulic oil. Despite a previous gunsmith's failure, the technique involving a custom adapter and specialized grease gun achieved extraction. Post-removal inspection and range testing confirmed the barrel's integrity and sub-MOA accuracy.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to reloading ammunition for the Thompson Center Compass chambered in 300 Winchester Magnum. It meticulously covers each stage of the reloading process, from an introduction and detailed discussion of components and equipment to the practical steps of brass resizing and preparation, load data analysis, setting overall length (OAL), priming, powder charging, and bullet seating. The video culminates in a range test to evaluate the reloaded ammunition, followed by a brass inspection and group review, and concludes with future plans. The content is highly educational for anyone looking to start reloading this specific caliber and rifle.

The Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 offers excellent value for its $400 price point, featuring First Focal Plane (FFP) capability and a usable EBR-2C reticle. While it shows some chromatic aberration and has slightly mushy turrets compared to higher-end models, its tracking accuracy is comparable to the more expensive Strike Eagle. It's a strong contender for budget-conscious long-range shooters, though FFP might be less ideal for hunting than SFP.

This video explores the experimental firing of .22 airgun pellets using .22 caliber nail gun blanks, achieving velocities over 2200 fps with Level 4 loads. Despite some pellet instability at 50 yards, accuracy remained surprisingly tight, demonstrating the potential for this unconventional projectile method. The host emphasizes proper muzzle-loading technique for rifling engagement and uses a chronograph for precise data collection.