Learn To Reload For F-Class

Published on September 5, 2021
Duration: 18:01

This guide details the advanced process of reloading ammunition for F-Class competition, emphasizing efficiency and consistency. It covers case preparation, including annealing and neck turning, followed by sizing, priming, powder charging, and bullet seating. The speaker, an experienced reloader, highlights the use of automated equipment and specific techniques to achieve high-precision results, noting that meticulous brass cleaning is not deemed necessary for their process.

Quick Summary

Advanced F-Class reloading focuses on precision and consistency through a multi-step process including case annealing, neck turning, sizing, priming, powder charging, and bullet seating. Experts utilize specialized automated equipment like the AMP kneeler and Dillon 750 press, and often skip brass cleaning as testing indicates no performance detriment.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Introduction and Reloading Room Tour
  2. 01:43Trophy Storage Discussion
  3. 02:28Barrel Cleaning Demonstration (CLR)
  4. 04:22Reloading Process Overview Request
  5. 06:04F-Class Shooting Challenge for 1000 Likes
  6. 06:30Organizing Reloading Components
  7. 06:55Case Annealing with AMP Kneeler
  8. 08:17Neck Turning New Brass (I-DOG)
  9. 09:32Brass Preparation Volume
  10. 10:15Case Lubrication Techniques
  11. 11:06Full-Length Sizing and De-priming (Dillon 750)
  12. 11:26Expander Mandrel Process
  13. 12:23Case Trimming and Deburring
  14. 12:43Primer Seating
  15. 14:06Powder Dropping with Prometheus
  16. 15:36Bullet Seating with Inline Die
  17. 16:11Neck Sizing Philosophy
  18. 16:27Finished F-Class Ammunition
  19. 16:35Brass Cleaning Philosophy Discussion
  20. 16:48Graphing and Sorting Reloaded Ammo (AMP Press)
  21. 17:01Reloading Process Summary
  22. 17:16Accuracy at 1000 Yards Claim
  23. 17:27Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key steps in reloading ammunition for F-Class competition?

The process involves case annealing, neck turning (for new brass), lubrication, full-length sizing and de-priming, neck expansion with a mandrel, trimming, primer seating, powder dropping, and bullet seating. Consistency in each step is crucial for precision.

What specialized equipment is used for advanced F-Class reloading?

Advanced F-Class reloading utilizes specialized tools such as an AMP kneeler for case annealing, an I-DOG neck turner, a Dillon 750 progressive press, a Prometheus powder dispenser, and an AMP Press for graphing and sorting ammunition. Automation is key for efficiency.

Does the speaker clean their brass and primer pockets before reloading for F-Class?

No, the speaker states that their testing has shown cleaning primer pockets and brass is not necessary for their F-Class ammunition and does not negatively impact performance. This simplifies their reloading process.

What is the speaker's philosophy on neck sizing for F-Class ammunition?

The speaker does not size the case necks all the way down, leaving a small gap. This allows the bushing to float, which they believe contributes to consistent neck tension and ultimately, improved accuracy at long ranges.

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