How to Make Super Accurate Ammo ~ Part II Sizing Brass

This guide details the necessity of sizing new primed brass, even if it appears undamaged. Kent Sakamoto of Hodgdon Powders explains that bulk packaging can cause neck distortions, impacting accuracy. The process involves adjusting sizing dies correctly, lubricating cases, and resizing to true up the neck, ensuring consistent performance and proper chamber fit. It's recommended to size all new primed brass to achieve optimal reloading results.

This video demonstrates how to remove the primer pocket crimp from military brass using an RCBS primer pocket swaging tool. The process involves decapping the brass, assembling the swaging tool, and using a reloading press to swage the pocket, ensuring easier and more reliable primer seating for future reloads. Proper setup and technique are highlighted to achieve a smooth, tapered primer pocket.

This guide details advanced cartridge case preparation techniques for handloaders seeking higher accuracy. It covers essential steps like inspection, trimming, deburring, and weight sorting, progressing to specialized processes like neck turning and neck sizing. The instruction emphasizes the importance of uniform case capacity and concentricity for precision shooting, drawing on the expertise of GunBlue490.

This video details the process of reloading .223 Remington ammunition using Vihtavuori N133 powder and Hornady 40gr V-Max bullets. It extensively covers the comparison between a Lee Collet neck sizing die and a Mighty Armory full-length sizing die, including the intricacies of setting up the Lee Collet die and the surprising discovery of incompletely fire-formed brass. The instructor also discusses load development, velocity testing, and the impact of brass fire-forming on accuracy.

This video demonstrates the functionality of the Lee Precision Collet Die for neck sizing and the Micrometer Bullet Seater. The collet die is highlighted for its ability to resize only the neck of a cartridge case, extending brass life, especially when shooting in the same firearm. The micrometer seater offers precise control over bullet seating depth, ensuring consistency for handloaded ammunition.

This guide details the initial brass preparation for reloading the 6.5 PRC cartridge. It covers inspecting and lubricating brass, performing neck and full-length resizing, troubleshooting stuck cases, and preparing cases for priming. The process highlights the importance of proper die setup and lubricant selection for successful reloading.

This guide, drawing on decades of experience, details how to achieve rifle accuracy. It covers defining accuracy standards, understanding MOA, troubleshooting mechanical issues like loose sights and barrel contact, and optimizing bedding and muzzle conditions. The instruction emphasizes practical application for hunters and marksmen, highlighting that modern accuracy benchmarks have evolved significantly.

This guide provides expert-level instructions for disassembling, cleaning, and maintaining the Ruger 10-22 Walnut Sporter, drawing on detailed insights from GunBlue490. It emphasizes critical steps like safely removing the action from the stock to protect the walnut finish and proper cleaning techniques to ensure long-term reliability. The instruction highlights the importance of using appropriate tools and avoiding common mistakes like over-oiling the wood stock.

This video provides a detailed guide on disassembling and cleaning a Smith & Wesson Model 25 revolver, presented by a factory-trained armorer. It emphasizes proper nomenclature, tool usage, and careful handling of internal parts to avoid damage. The guide covers removing stocks, yoke, side plate, hammer, rebound slide, and trigger, with specific instructions on reassembly and common pitfalls to avoid, such as altering trigger pull components or damaging delicate parts.

This guide, presented by an expert with over 30 years of experience and U.S. Army background, details proper firearm lubrication. It emphasizes using synthetic/CLP oils sparingly, applying only a microscopic film to prevent attracting debris. The expert recommends a silicone-treated rag for regular wipe-downs and advises against over-oiling, especially in extreme environmental conditions.