6.5 Grendel - 129gr Nosler Accubond with AR-Comp and 8208 XBR

This video details the process of reloading 6.5 Grendel ammunition for a hog hunt, focusing on the 129gr Nosler Accubond Long Range bullet. The instructor tests two powders, IMR-4166 and AR-Comp, across various charge weights, meticulously documenting the reloading steps, chronograph data, and group sizes at 100 yards. The goal is to develop an accurate and effective hunting load, with a particular emphasis on bullet performance and powder selection.

This video details the process of developing a hunting load for the 308 Winchester using 165-grain Hornady GMX bullets and AR-Comp powder. The instructor systematically adjusts the overall length (OAL) of the cartridges, starting from 2.740 inches and decreasing in 0.010-inch increments, while maintaining a consistent powder charge. Ballistics data, including velocity and group sizes, are recorded and analyzed at each step to identify the most accurate and reliable load for hunting in thick woods. The process also includes insights into brass preparation and sizing die selection.

This video details the reloading process for 6.5 Grendel cartridges using 107gr Sierra Match King bullets. It explores two powder choices: Alliant Power Pro Varmint and Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR, presenting load data, seating procedures, and live-fire results with chronograph readings and group sizes. The instructor, Johnny, provides insights into the performance of lighter bullets in the Grendel platform and discusses potential powder suitability.

This video details a load development process for the 6.5 Grendel cartridge using 135gr Berger Classic Hunter bullets. The instructor, Johnny, systematically increases powder charges of Accurate 2520 and Alliant Power Pro Varmint, meticulously recording group sizes and velocities at 100 yards. He notes the importance of temperature sensitivity in ball powders and provides insights into potential ballistic performance for hunting applications.

This guide details how to engage steel targets at 100 yards using a 6.5 Grendel rifle. It emphasizes safe firearm handling, proper optic use with a Vortex Strike Eagle, and consistent accuracy from various shooting positions. The video showcases repeated, accurate hits on steel, demonstrating effective marksmanship principles for this caliber and distance.

This video discusses the nuances of reloading 6.5 Grendel and delves into the controversial topic of using .22 Long Rifle for self-defense. The speaker, an experienced reloader and shooter, highlights the ease of reloading 6.5 Grendel and contrasts it with the challenges of .22 LR reliability due to its rimfire priming mechanism. While acknowledging potential applications for .22 LR in self-defense for specific individuals, the speaker strongly advises against it as a primary choice, favoring rifle platforms over handguns for this caliber and recommending specific ammunition types for improved performance.

This guide details a successful method for removing a stuck cartridge case from a firearm barrel using hydraulic pressure generated by a high-pressure grease gun. The technique, demonstrated by Johnny's Reloading Bench, involves a custom adapter and motor oil to hydraulically force the case out. The video highlights the importance of proper tools and high pressure, showcasing a successful extraction that saved a valuable Krieger barrel.

Instruction from a firearms enthusiast and reloader on preparing and sizing 300 Winchester Magnum brass. The video details the challenges of reloading for this caliber, including the long throat of the Thompson Center Compass rifle and the importance of proper neck tension and shoulder bumping. It covers selecting collets, setting up sizing dies, using specialized tools for case maintenance, and determining optimal seating depths for accuracy.

This video provides an in-depth review and performance test of the Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 rifle scope, presented by Johnny, an experienced gear reviewer. The review covers technical specifications, a practical tracking test (box test) at 100 yards, and optical quality comparisons with other Vortex models. Johnny highlights the scope's First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle and its value proposition for its price point, while also noting limitations in optical clarity compared to higher-end models.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to reloading .22-250 Remington ammunition, focusing on a Remington Model 788 with a Douglas barrel. It details component selection (brass, bullets, primers, powders), case preparation, powder charging, bullet seating, and initial range testing. The instructor emphasizes accuracy and velocity, aiming to develop loads suitable for varmint and deer hunting, while also highlighting potential challenges with certain components and the firearm's specific characteristics.