Mk 262 Cloning - pt 4 - Fine tuning AA2520 and CFE 223 loads

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 video provides an expert-level analysis of cloning the Mk 262 Mod 1 load, focusing on verifying the performance of various powder and component combinations. Instructor Johnny demonstrates a methodical approach to load development, emphasizing accuracy and velocity testing at 200 yards with 10-shot groups. The content highlights the importance of component selection, powder burn rates, and temperature sensitivity in achieving optimal ballistic results for 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition.

This guide details the process of reloading .308 Winchester ammunition, emphasizing cost savings and accuracy. It covers essential steps from brass preparation and powder measurement to bullet seating and final inspection. The video highlights the use of single-stage presses and various tools for consistent results, drawing on the speaker's 20 years of reloading experience.

This video details the process of reloading 5.56 ammunition for an AR-15 using Hodgdon CFE 223 powder. The presenter, Deuce, demonstrates case preparation, powder charging with an RCBS Chargemaster, and bullet seating. He then presents ballistics data and accuracy results for various powder charges, concluding that a sweet spot between 26.5 and 27 grains is optimal for his specific rifle.

This video details the challenging initial reloading process for the 224 Valkyrie cartridge, highlighting common pitfalls and solutions. The instructor, Johnny, walks through case preparation, die selection issues with Forster dies, sizing problems, and initial load development with various powders. Despite numerous self-inflicted setbacks, the video provides practical insights into achieving functional reloads for this cartridge.

This guide details the process of handloading a cost-effective 5.56/.223 plinking load, as demonstrated by Johnny's Reloading Bench. The process involves meticulous brass preparation, including crimp removal and resizing with small base dies, followed by careful powder charging, bullet seating to a specific OAL, and light crimping. The expert-level instruction emphasizes budget-conscious component selection and systematic load development for high-volume range use.

This guide details a successful method for removing a stuck cartridge case from a firearm barrel using hydraulic pressure generated by a high-pressure grease gun. The technique, demonstrated by Johnny's Reloading Bench, involves a custom adapter and motor oil to hydraulically force the case out. The video highlights the importance of proper tools and high pressure, showcasing a successful extraction that saved a valuable Krieger barrel.

Instruction from a firearms enthusiast and reloader on preparing and sizing 300 Winchester Magnum brass. The video details the challenges of reloading for this caliber, including the long throat of the Thompson Center Compass rifle and the importance of proper neck tension and shoulder bumping. It covers selecting collets, setting up sizing dies, using specialized tools for case maintenance, and determining optimal seating depths for accuracy.

This video provides an in-depth review and performance test of the Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 rifle scope, presented by Johnny, an experienced gear reviewer. The review covers technical specifications, a practical tracking test (box test) at 100 yards, and optical quality comparisons with other Vortex models. Johnny highlights the scope's First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle and its value proposition for its price point, while also noting limitations in optical clarity compared to higher-end models.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to reloading .22-250 Remington ammunition, focusing on a Remington Model 788 with a Douglas barrel. It details component selection (brass, bullets, primers, powders), case preparation, powder charging, bullet seating, and initial range testing. The instructor emphasizes accuracy and velocity, aiming to develop loads suitable for varmint and deer hunting, while also highlighting potential challenges with certain components and the firearm's specific characteristics.