Reloading Series: Bullet Seating And Crimping

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 provides an in-depth look at the Lee Precision Collet Die and Micrometer Bullet Seater, crucial tools for handloaders. It covers their functionality, application, and benefits for achieving precise ammunition. The content is geared towards individuals involved in reloading firearms cartridges, emphasizing accuracy and consistency in their handloads.

This video demonstrates the reloading process for three distinct firearms: a G-Force Arms Chronicle 1911 pistol using 9mm rounds, a G-Force Arms Gatlander shotgun with 12 Gauge shells, and an AR-15 platform rifle chambered in 5.56/.223. It showcases basic magazine loading and firearm manipulation techniques for each platform, emphasizing practical application in an outdoor range setting.

This video from Brownells' reloading series features Caleb and Steve demonstrating how to reform 6.8 SPC brass into the 25 GPC wildcat cartridge. The tutorial covers essential steps like sizing the brass to reduce the neck diameter, trimming it to the correct length of 1.620 inches for bullet crimping, and final case preparation including chamfering and deburring. They utilize Hornady dies, Imperial Sizing Wax, and Sinclair case trimmers. The video also briefly touches upon other brass conversions like 300 BLK and .32 Special, and promises future content on load development for the 25 GPC.

This video from Brownells, featuring Caleb and Steve, provides a comprehensive guide to powder dispensing for firearm reloading. It covers essential setup steps like flaring straight-wall cases and introduces various dispensing tools, from manual scoops and balance beams to electronic dispensers. The content aims to help both beginners and experienced reloaders achieve accurate and consistent powder measurements for their ammunition, with specific demonstrations for 9mm cases and tips for precision loads. The video concludes with advice on selecting the appropriate dispensing tool for individual reloading needs.

This video appears to focus on the process of reloading a large quantity of .223 caliber ammunition, specifically 40,000 rounds. The title also includes '#amsr', suggesting an attempt to incorporate elements of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, often associated with calming or satisfying sensory experiences. Given the large scale of the reloading operation, it's likely to appeal to enthusiasts involved in ammunition reloading, competitive shooting, or general firearms ownership who are interested in cost-saving or self-sufficiency in ammunition supply.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.