Frankford Arsenal X-10 Rifle Bullet Feed & Collator (A-Z)

This guide details the operation of the Frankford Arsenal X10 10-station progressive reloading press. It covers the automated process of sizing, priming, powder charging, and bullet seating, highlighting the press's speed and efficiency for producing large quantities of ammunition. The guide also includes a crucial troubleshooting tip for managing excessive pressure during the reloading cycle.

This guide details the process of converting the Frankford Arsenal X10 progressive reloading press from small primer pocket configurations to large primer pocket configurations, specifically for Shell Plate #2 which accommodates calibers like .308 Winchester. It covers the removal of existing components, installation of new pins and shell plates, and crucial steps for ensuring proper indexing and assembly. The video emphasizes careful handling of specialized screws and avoiding over-tightening to maintain the press's integrity.

This video details the comprehensive manufacturing process of brass rifle casings by Peterson Cartridge. It covers the transformation of raw brass cups through multiple drawing, annealing, washing, heading, trimming, and tapering stages. The process emphasizes precision, quality control through extensive automated and manual inspection, and specialized treatments like neck re-annealing and anti-tarnish coating to ensure match-grade performance.

This guide details essential brass preparation steps beyond basic decapping and sizing for improved reloading accuracy. It covers cleaning, primer pocket uniforming, neck chamfering and deburring, and neck brushing. The video emphasizes that even new brass can benefit from these processes to ensure consistent bullet seating and optimal performance. The presenter, F-class John from Ultimate Reloader, highlights chamfering and deburring as critical steps that should not be skipped, regardless of time constraints.

This video debunks the myth that solid copper bullets require extremely high velocities for effective hunting performance. Through ballistics gel testing and analysis of 7 PRC loads using Barnes TTSX and LRX bullets, Gavin Gear demonstrates excellent expansion and weight retention across a wide velocity range, including lower velocities equivalent to longer ranges. The testing highlights the versatility and effectiveness of modern monolithic copper projectiles for various hunting scenarios and legal requirements.

This video details extreme pressure testing of the 6mm ARC cartridge using both a bolt-action rifle and an AR-15 platform. The experiment pushes the limits of Alpha Munitions brass with 8208 XBR powder, achieving velocities exceeding factory specifications and even 6 Creedmoor. The testing culminates in destructive attempts using a fast-burning pistol powder in an AR-15, demonstrating the significant forces involved and the potential for catastrophic failure. The presenter, Gavin Gear, emphasizes that these tests are for research only and should not be replicated due to extreme danger.