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This video from Bolt Action Reloading provides a clear demonstration of how to clean reloading dies. The presenter emphasizes the importance of regular cleaning, including ensuring dies are clean before their initial use. The video aims to educate viewers on essential maintenance for their reloading equipment, contributing to better ammunition quality and longevity of their tools. The content is directly relevant to individuals involved in the reloading process.

This guide details an economical approach to reloading 300 Blackout ammunition for both subsonic and supersonic applications using a single powder, Hodgdon H110, and two different Berry's Manufacturing bullets (220-grain for subsonic, 150-grain spire point for supersonic). It emphasizes cost savings compared to factory ammunition and provides specific load data and considerations for velocity, cartridge overall length, and barrel twist rates. The instruction is presented by Gavin G. from Ultimate Reloader, highlighting practical reloading techniques for AR-15 platforms.

This video reviews the RCBS Match Master Precision Case Trimmer, a collaboration with Henderson Precision, positioning it as a new gold standard for serious precision rifle reloaders. The trimmer features a high-speed motor, a three-way carbide cutting head for efficient one-pass trimming, chamfering, and deburring, and indexes off the case head for consistent length. It's designed for centerfire cartridges from .22 to .30 caliber and offers a high degree of precision, up to one-thousandth of an inch.

This guide details the use of the RCBS MatchMaster Powder Funnel Kit, a reloading tool designed to mitigate static electricity issues common with plastic powder funnels. The kit features an aluminum funnel with a special coating and interchangeable end pieces to ensure smooth powder transfer into cartridge cases, even with difficult powders like Trail Boss.

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 video provides a detailed guide to reloading the 300 Norma Magnum cartridge using the Redding UltraMag press. Instructor Gavin from Ultimate Reloader demonstrates the setup of the press, including bushing changes for 1-inch dies, and the process of case sizing with Imperial Case Sizing Wax. He highlights the press's leverage for handling large cases and showcases on-press priming, emphasizing the mechanical advantage and defined stopping point. The video concludes with bullet seating using a micrometer seater and a discussion of powder charges and bullet selection for long-range accuracy.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.