Day 10

This video demonstrates the careful disassembly of a vintage 12 Gauge shotgun shell, including weighing the lead shot (26.91g) and assessing the powder. The process involves replacing the primer before loading the shell into a side-by-side shotgun for firing at an outdoor range. The presenter, identified as an Ammunition Enthusiast and Collector, showcases knowledge of vintage ammunition storage and safety-conscious testing.

This video demonstrates the process of making homemade shotgun shells for 12 gauge firearms, focusing on cost savings. The presenter highlights that while commercial 12 gauge shells can be expensive, homemade versions can be produced for approximately 37 cents each. The video touches on the materials and tools required for this DIY ammunition project, emphasizing the potential for reduced recoil with handloaded options.

This video provides an expert-level disassembly of a rare 4-gauge shotgun shell. The instructor, demonstrating high authority, meticulously details the components, including lead shot, wadding, and gunpowder, using precision tools like digital scales and calipers. The process highlights the significant size and weight of the components, offering a unique look into the construction of this large-caliber ammunition.

This video details the process of casting a firearm's chamber and forcing cone using Cerosafe, a low-melting-point alloy. The instructor demonstrates how to create a mold of these critical areas to assess their dimensions, particularly for understanding how they will interact with modern ammunition like tungsten shot. The process involves melting Cerosafe, pouring it into the chamber, allowing it to solidify, and then removing the cast for analysis. This technique is crucial for gunsmiths and reloaders preparing firearms for specialized ammunition or modifications.

This guide details the deconstruction of a Baschieri & Pellagri MB Feltro Tricolor 12 gauge shotgun shell. It covers weighing the shot (33.0g) and powder (1.8g), identifying components like the felt wad and paper casing, and measuring individual shot pellets. The video also includes a burn rate demonstration of the powder. The instruction is presented with high authority through precise deconstruction techniques and measurement tools.

This video provides a methodical disassembly of vintage Azot 16 gauge shotgun cartridges, manufactured in the USSR. The expert demonstrates the use of specialized tools like Vernier calipers and digital scales to analyze components, including shot size (00) and powder charge (2.10g). The process highlights the construction of these older paper-hulled shells and offers a detailed look at their internal makeup.

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.