Lee Precision Collet Die & Micrometer Bullet Seater

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 details the initial steps in cloning the military MK 248 Mod 1 300 Winchester Magnum round. The host meticulously analyzes factory ammunition, measuring critical dimensions, weighing components, and documenting powder charges. He also conducts initial range tests to establish baseline velocity and accuracy, highlighting the importance of understanding factory specifications and potential safety concerns due to higher-than-SAAMI pressure.

This video details the process of reloading .308 Winchester ammunition using 208-grain Hornady ELD-Match bullets and Hodgdon Varget powder. The instructor demonstrates brass preparation through neck sizing, primer pocket cleaning, and priming. He then proceeds to weigh powder charges and seat bullets to a specific overall length, adhering to Hornady manual recommendations. The video also covers initial testing and observations regarding bullet stabilization in different rifle twist rates.

This guide details the process of reloading 7.62x54R ammunition using the budget-friendly Lee Rifle Loader. It covers essential steps from brass inspection and decapping to priming, powder charging, and bullet seating, emphasizing neck sizing limitations and the importance of OAL measurement. The speaker, demonstrating high expertise, also highlights crucial accessories and specific considerations for surplus rifle calibers.

This video details the process of neck sizing brass using a Lee Collet Die for improved ammunition accuracy. The instructor emphasizes the importance of proper brass preparation as the 'launch platform' for consistent internal ballistics. He contrasts standard full-length sizing with neck sizing, highlighting the benefits of the Lee Collet Die's unique mandrel and collet system for uniform neck sizing without lubricant, which he claims leads to superior accuracy and longer brass life.

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, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.