Duplicating Mk 262 Mod 1 - ep1 - Factory Black Hills 77gr OTM tests

This guide details the process of cloning Mk 262 Mod 1 ammunition using Hodgdon CFE223 powder, comparing Sierra 77gr MatchKing and Nosler 77gr Custom Competition bullets. It covers brass preparation, bullet seating with precise measurements, and range testing procedures. The instruction comes from an established subject matter expert in precision reloading, emphasizing methodical load development and data collection.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of cloning the Mk 262 Mod 1 load, focusing on verifying the performance of various powder and component combinations. Instructor Johnny demonstrates a methodical approach to load development, emphasizing accuracy and velocity testing at 200 yards with 10-shot groups. The content highlights the importance of component selection, powder burn rates, and temperature sensitivity in achieving optimal ballistic results for 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition.

This video details the restoration and range demonstration of a Colt New Service revolver, originally a WWII British Lend-Lease firearm converted to .45 Colt. Expert gunsmith Bill Laughridge of Cylinder & Slide re-reamed the chambers to accommodate the new caliber. The demonstration showcases the revolver's accuracy on a steel target using Black Hills cowboy loads, reflecting on the 'old world craftsmanship' of Colt revolvers.

This video is a recap of "Build Box" Season 1, a competitive gun-building show. It highlights the challenges, successes, and team dynamics experienced by the contestants and judges. The show features various gun-building projects, from adaptations to rifle builds, and is broadcast on the Outdoor Channel. Build Box is supported by numerous well-known firearm brands, and the recap encourages viewers to subscribe to Gun Talk for more content.

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.