6mm ARC - Getting started with reloading

This video provides a detailed guide on forming 6mm ARC brass from 6.5 Grendel, a more accessible alternative. The instructor, Johnny's Reloading Bench, walks through the process of resizing, trimming, and fire-forming, emphasizing techniques for achieving proper shoulder bump and case length. He also touches on the more challenging conversions from 7.62x39 and 220 Russian, highlighting the complexities and necessary intermediate steps. The content is technical and practical for reloaders looking to expand their cartridge options.

This video details the comprehensive process of preparing 6.5 Grendel brass for precision reloading and initiating load development. It covers meticulous case cleaning, resizing with a focus on controlled shoulder bump, trimming, and deburring. The instructor then moves into initial powder charge determination, emphasizing case capacity and the use of AR Comp powder, before outlining the setup for both Optimal Charge Weight (OCW) and ladder testing methodologies. The process includes setting up for consistent overall length and determining the distance to the lands for safe and effective load development.

This video details the process of reloading 6.5 PRC ammunition, focusing on the use of a serviced Redding sizing die. It covers case preparation, sizing techniques to achieve proper shoulder bump, and initial load development with Hornady 140gr BTHP bullets and Reloder 26 powder. The instructor also addresses issues with brass consistency and provides insights into setting up dies for optimal performance.

This video details the initial steps in cloning the military MK 248 Mod 1 300 Winchester Magnum round. The host meticulously analyzes factory ammunition, measuring critical dimensions, weighing components, and documenting powder charges. He also conducts initial range tests to establish baseline velocity and accuracy, highlighting the importance of understanding factory specifications and potential safety concerns due to higher-than-SAAMI pressure.

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 details the process of converting 5.56 brass into 300 Blackout cases. It covers cutting the brass, sizing it in a 300 Blackout die, trimming to length, and a preliminary annealing process. The instructor emphasizes the importance of proper case preparation for successful reloading and highlights potential challenges and techniques 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.