Reloading 308 in the cheap!

This guide details the process of using the Lee Precision Deluxe Carbide Micrometer 4-Die Set for precise bullet seating. The micrometer feature allows reloaders to record and easily return to specific bullet seating depths, ensuring repeatable accuracy. This is a significant upgrade from standard bullet seating methods, saving time and improving consistency. The set is presented as a valuable tool for serious handloaders.

This video demonstrates the use of the Lee Precision Micrometer Adjust Screw. The creator is shown loading popular .223 Remington ammunition loads, highlighting the functionality and potential benefits of this reloading component for precision adjustments in ammunition manufacturing.

This video demonstrates a practical gunsmithing technique for modifying an RCBS powder measure bushing using a mini-lathe. Expert Roy Huntington shows how to precisely measure and machine an aluminum bushing to achieve a perfect fit for specific cartridge cases, ensuring spill-free powder charging during reloading. The process highlights the importance of accurate measurements and careful lathe operation for custom gunsmithing tasks.

This video introduces the Classic Lee Loader as the most affordable way to start reloading firearms ammunition. The presenter, Roy Huntington, highlights that the kit provides everything needed for reloading except a mallet. The video lists numerous calibers for which the Lee Loader is available, including popular rifle and pistol rounds like .223 Remington, .308 Winchester, 9mm Luger, and .45 Auto. The description also provides a link to the Lee Precision website for more information.

This video demonstrates a DIY method for creating hollow point projectiles by drilling FMJ bullets. A professional reloader prepared the ammunition. The test involved firing both standard FMJ and the modified hollow points into a Clay Lake target to compare their impact performance. The DIY hollow points created a significantly larger wound channel, suggesting increased terminal ballistics.

This video demonstrates a DIY method for creating hollow point projectiles by modifying FMJ bullets using a Ryobi drill. The creator, identified as an experienced individual with expertise in ammunition types and reloading, tests the terminal ballistics of these homemade hollow points against standard FMJs in a clay lake. The results show a significantly larger cavity created by the DIY hollow points, leading to a discussion about potential accuracy testing for these modified rounds.

The Mossberg 702 Plinkster is a budget-friendly .22 LR rifle, retailing around $99, manufactured in Brazil by CBC. Despite its lightweight and toy-like feel, it offers surprising accuracy, achieving 1.5-2.5 inch groups at 100 yards with specific ammunition. It's deemed a reliable option for plinking or as a 'truck gun' due to its affordability and decent performance.

This review covers the Redball Sports 20-round extended magazine for the Hi-Point .45 pistol. It requires minor grip modification for compatibility. While the magazine features a unique single-to-double stack design, initial range testing revealed feeding issues that were resolved by adjusting the feed lips. The reviewer notes its high capacity and steel construction but also its significant size and weight.

This analysis identifies the rifle used in the Charlie Kirk incident as a modern Mauser chambered in .30-06 Springfield, similar in function to a Weatherby Vanguard. The speaker assesses the shooter's competence based on the challenging 200-yard cold bore shot, suggesting a skilled hunter rather than a professional sniper. The rifle's top-loading action and estimated 4-5 round capacity are also discussed.

This video clarifies the confusion surrounding various 7.62mm cartridges, highlighting their distinct origins, applications, and ballistic differences. It details calibers from the 7.62x25 Tokarev pistol round to powerful rifle cartridges like the 7.62x51 NATO and 7.62x54R Russian, emphasizing that despite the shared '7.62' designation, bullet diameters and performance vary significantly. Key firearms like the AK-47, SKS, Mosin Nagant, and AR-10 are associated with their respective 7.62 rounds.