Hand Swaged Bullets...Taking casting to the next level

This guide details how to reload budget-friendly 223 Remington ammunition using Berry's 55 and 62 grain bullets and Accurate 2520 powder. It covers component selection, progressive press setup, load data considerations, field testing with a chronograph, and cost analysis, highlighting significant savings by reusing brass. The presenter, Serena, brings over 10 years of competitive service rifle experience and extensive behind-the-scenes work at Ultimate Reloader.

This guide details the process of handloading .45 Colt cartridges with black powder, as demonstrated by Misha. It covers case preparation, powder charging with FFFg black powder for a 'full house' load, bullet seating, and crimping. The demonstration emphasizes the characteristic smoke and sound of black powder firearms during live fire.

This guide details the use of the Lee Precision Deluxe Carbide Micrometer 4-Die Set for precise bullet seating. The micrometer feature allows reloaders to record and quickly return to specific seating depths, enhancing consistency and efficiency. The set is presented as a valuable tool for achieving repeatable results in handloading, especially when switching between different bullet types.

Roy Huntington reviews the Lee Precision Ultimate Turret Press, highlighting its advantages over single-stage presses for reloaders. He demonstrates the reloading process for 38 Special, emphasizing the turret system's convenience and speed. The press features a 5-station tool carrier with a Breach Lock system for quick die changes and a robust handle mechanism.

This guide details the installation and use of the Lee Precision Factory Crimp Die. It highlights the die's automatic compensation system for case and bullet variations, simplifying the crimping process. The instructions cover setting the die, operating the press, and achieving a consistent crimp using its internal collet mechanism.

This guide details the process of handloading .30-06 Springfield ammunition, as demonstrated by Misha on Misha's Guns. It covers casing recovery, cleaning, depriming, priming, resizing, powder charging, bullet seating, and crimping using a Lee Precision reloading press. The reloaded rounds are then prepared for use in an M1 Garand rifle via an en-bloc clip. The demonstration highlights experienced handling of both the reloading process and the M1 Garand.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.