NEW Frankford Arsenal Precision Single Stage Press

The Frankfurt Arsenal F10 Single Stage Press is reviewed, highlighting its innovative 'No Mess Primer Catch' system and integrated LED light as significant pros for its $130 price point. While the ball bearing mechanism for the ram is noted for potential longevity, it introduces audible noise. The press lacks an integrated priming system, requiring a separate unit for priming cases. It's recommended for new reloaders, as a backup, or travel press.

The Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Pro press is presented as an evolution of a reloading staple, emphasizing precision and consistency. It features 17 modifications over its predecessor, including precision-machined surfaces, linkage pins, brass bushings, and primer cups for tighter tolerances. The press utilizes the Lock-N-Load die bushing system for quick die changes and an integrated grease zer with an internal grease groove for easy maintenance. The included die caddy can also serve as a powder measure stand.

This video offers a two-month review of the Frankford Arsenal X-10. After extensive use and firing hundreds of rounds, the creator shares their final conclusion on the product's performance and value. The review focuses on long-term usability and practical application, providing insights for potential buyers.

The Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Pro press is an evolution of the trusted Classic Press, featuring 17 modifications for enhanced precision and consistency. It incorporates precision-machined surfaces, linkage pins, brass bushings, and primer cups for tighter tolerances, resulting in a smoother feel and repeatable accuracy. The press also includes an integrated grease zerk and internal grease groove for easy maintenance, and an innovative die caddy that can double as a powder measure stand.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Area 419 Zero Press Gen II, highlighting its exceptional build quality, fit, and finish. The presenter emphasizes the press's smoothness, the utility of the optional stand with turret storage, and the impressive size of the M Series dies. It's recommended for reloaders seeking a high-end, robust reloading press.

This expert guide from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details the Model 1881 Trapdoor Forager, a 20-gauge shotgun issued to US Army troops for hunting and entertainment on the frontier. It highlights the firearm's economical design, built on a 1873 Trapdoor action, and its use of reloadable 20-gauge shells from Frankford Arsenal. The video emphasizes the unique features like the extractor and the historical context of its development by Colonel J.C. Kelton to provide a cost-effective solution for soldiers.

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.