XL750 Processing: NEW Auto-Center Decapper (Now from Dillon)

This guide details common failure points and maintenance schedules for the AR-15 platform, drawing from practical experience. It covers wear on critical components like the bolt, extractor, gas rings, firing pin, barrel, and gas system, providing estimated lifespans for each. The information emphasizes the importance of regular cleaning, lubrication, and inspection, especially when using accessories like suppressors that can increase fouling. It also touches on the durability differences between aluminum and steel gas blocks and the potential weaknesses of early polymer lower receivers.

This guide outlines the essential equipment for new reloaders, emphasizing starting with a basic single-stage press kit. Key recommendations include acquiring calipers and a brass tumbler early on. The instructor advises against overspending on initial kits, suggesting gradual upgrades like digital scales and automatic powder dispensers for convenience and speed as experience grows. He also stresses the importance of understanding cartridge overall length for safety.

This guide details the installation of four Armanov upgrades for Dillon XL 650 and XL 750 reloading presses. It covers replacing the shell plate with a case retainer spring, installing an anti-friction camming pin for smoother operation, upgrading the powder measure knob for precise charge adjustments with a revolution counter, and integrating the Smart Controller for the case feed bowl with digital clutch and counting functions. The process involves careful disassembly and reassembly of press components.

This video provides an expert overview of Dillon Precision's progressive reloading presses, including the high-volume RL 1100, the manual RL 550C, the enthusiast XL 750, and the dedicated Square Deal B. Misha highlights the capabilities and target audiences for each press, emphasizing Dillon's commitment to quality and their 'No-BS' lifetime warranty. The content serves as a valuable resource for those interested in home ammunition manufacturing.

This guide details the process of installing and swapping suppressor mounting solutions, focusing on ZEROED HUB Adapters and Plan B muzzle devices. It covers removing direct thread adapters and installing QD systems for quick suppressor changes between firearms. The instruction comes from an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizing proper technique for a secure and effective suppressor setup.

This guide details the modularity of the PSA AXR system, focusing on barrel and caliber changes, ambidextrous controls, and compatibility with AR-style furniture. The AXR utilizes a short-stroke piston system and offers user-friendly customization for various configurations. Instruction is provided by an experienced individual with deep product knowledge.

This video details the comprehensive manufacturing process of brass rifle casings by Peterson Cartridge. It covers the transformation of raw brass cups through multiple drawing, annealing, washing, heading, trimming, and tapering stages. The process emphasizes precision, quality control through extensive automated and manual inspection, and specialized treatments like neck re-annealing and anti-tarnish coating to ensure match-grade performance.

This guide details essential brass preparation steps beyond basic decapping and sizing for improved reloading accuracy. It covers cleaning, primer pocket uniforming, neck chamfering and deburring, and neck brushing. The video emphasizes that even new brass can benefit from these processes to ensure consistent bullet seating and optimal performance. The presenter, F-class John from Ultimate Reloader, highlights chamfering and deburring as critical steps that should not be skipped, regardless of time constraints.

This video debunks the myth that solid copper bullets require extremely high velocities for effective hunting performance. Through ballistics gel testing and analysis of 7 PRC loads using Barnes TTSX and LRX bullets, Gavin Gear demonstrates excellent expansion and weight retention across a wide velocity range, including lower velocities equivalent to longer ranges. The testing highlights the versatility and effectiveness of modern monolithic copper projectiles for various hunting scenarios and legal requirements.

This video details extreme pressure testing of the 6mm ARC cartridge using both a bolt-action rifle and an AR-15 platform. The experiment pushes the limits of Alpha Munitions brass with 8208 XBR powder, achieving velocities exceeding factory specifications and even 6 Creedmoor. The testing culminates in destructive attempts using a fast-burning pistol powder in an AR-15, demonstrating the significant forces involved and the potential for catastrophic failure. The presenter, Gavin Gear, emphasizes that these tests are for research only and should not be replicated due to extreme danger.