Deadly Reloading Mistakes — GMP # 162

This video outlines critical safety rules for reloading ammunition. Key takeaways include the absolute necessity of using components of known origin, the dangers of shooting unknown reloads, and the importance of maintaining full focus and avoiding distractions like smoking or fatigue while reloading. The instructor shares personal anecdotes to illustrate the severe consequences of neglecting these rules, such as equipment damage and potential injury.

This video demonstrates a practical approach to testing ammunition that has been exposed to harsh weather conditions. The presenter emphasizes the resilience of modern ammunition but advises caution, particularly regarding potential squib loads. Key takeaways include visual inspection, deliberate firing with heightened awareness, and proper procedures for handling malfunctions to ensure shooter safety and firearm integrity.

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 explains what a squib load is, its common causes (primarily faulty ammunition or reloading errors), and how to identify and safely resolve the issue. The instructor emphasizes the critical importance of recognizing a squib load's distinct sound and feel, differentiating it from a standard malfunction, to prevent catastrophic firearm damage and potential injury by avoiding a 'tap rack' maneuver. It provides a practical guide for removing a lodged projectile from the barrel using a cleaning rod.

This video addresses a critical safety issue for shooters: squib loads. The title, 'SASABOG ANG BARREL MO KUNG DI MO ALAM ITO!' (Your barrel will explode if you don't know this!), emphasizes the danger. The description explicitly states that every shooter must be aware of squib loads and how to detect them during live firing. The content aims to educate viewers on preventing potentially catastrophic firearm malfunctions.

This video from Iraqveteran8888's 'Gun Gripes' series strongly advises against using 'random reloads' due to significant safety risks and potential for catastrophic firearm failure. The hosts emphasize the legal requirements for manufacturing ammunition for sale (FFL Type 06) and the inherent dangers of unknown component quality, powder charges, and storage conditions. While acknowledging the rewards of meticulous handloading for accuracy, they caution that improperly loaded ammunition can lead to dangerous pressure spikes, squib loads, and firearm damage. The video stresses the importance of understanding pressure signs and avoiding cheap, unverified ammunition.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.