FAST Match-Grade PRS Ammo: Dillon 550 Process & Results

This video provides a comprehensive head-to-head comparison of progressive and single-stage reloading presses, demonstrating that high-quality ammunition can be produced on either platform. F-class John from Ultimate Reloader uses his preferred 7mm PRC cartridge, loaded with Lapua brass, CCI primers, Berger 180 Hybrid bullets, and Vitavorei N55 powder, to test a Dillon 550 progressive press against a Shorta Action Customs Nexus single-stage press. The experiment focuses on achieving consistent results at 600 yards, with detailed measurements of primer seating depth, bullet seating depth, and shoulder bump, concluding that both press types are capable of producing accurate ammunition when used correctly.

This guide details the process of reloading ammunition using a progressive press, as demonstrated by Misha. It covers the steps from firing a round to collecting brass, de-priming, priming, powder charging, bullet seating, and completing the cartridge. The demonstration highlights a continuous cycle for ammunition preparation.

This guide details the setup and operation of the Frankford Arsenal X-10 Progressive Press for reloading .308 Winchester ammunition. It covers calibrating the powder dispenser, loading primers, applying case lubricant, and running cases through the press's various stations, including decapping military primers and seating bullets. The instructor emphasizes proper technique and safety throughout the process.

This episode of the Guns Magazine Podcast, featuring Tom McHale, delves into critical safety mistakes in reloading ammunition. Key takeaways include understanding extreme pressures, preventing over/undercharging through focus and visual inspection, safe powder handling, the importance of safety glasses, and implementing 'layers' of checks. The discussion emphasizes that if reloading feels like a chore, it's safer to stop or buy factory ammo.

This video showcases the Frankford Arsenal FX-10 progressive reloader, highlighting its 10-stage design and features for efficient ammunition production. Key aspects include the automatic case feeder, dual decapping stations for crimped brass, on-press primer pocket swaging, integrated LED lighting, and a low primer warning system. The press also incorporates a safety catch on the powder measure to prevent squib loads and an integrated pistol bullet feeder for common handgun calibers, enabling high-volume reloading with an estimated output of 600-1000 rounds per hour.

This video from SHOT Show 2020 introduces Lyman's Mark 7 reloading presses, highlighting their integration of automation and software for increased efficiency and error reduction. The Mark 7 Evolution is presented as an entry-level progressive press, while the Titan and Titan XL models offer advanced automation, including automatic primer feeding and statistical tracking. The Titan XL is noted for its capability to reload large rifle cartridges up to .338 Lapua.

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.