Mk262 Cloning - pt 5 - Varget

This video from Johnny's Reloading Bench details a shootout comparing five different 55-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) bullets in .223 Remington caliber. The test utilizes Starline brass, CCI #41 primers, and Hodgdon Varget powder at 26.0 grains. Two overall lengths (OAL) were tested for each bullet: a shorter, case-mouth-aligned length and a longer, full magazine length of 2.260 inches. The analysis focuses on group sizes and consistency across different bullet types and seating depths.

This video details a cold-weather test of 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition to investigate hang-fire issues, specifically with Varget powder and small rifle primers. The instructor, with extensive reloading experience, systematically tested various primers under freezing conditions, noting significant differences in performance. The findings highlight the impact of temperature on primer sensitivity and powder ignition, offering practical insights for reloaders facing similar challenges.

This video provides expert guidance on selecting powder for the 6mm GT cartridge, emphasizing the importance of projectile choice. It highlights the Hodgdon Reloading Data Center as a comprehensive resource beyond the annual manual. The discussion focuses on Varget, StaBALL Match, and StaBALL 6.5 powders, detailing their burn rates and performance characteristics, with StaBALL Match being recommended as a viable alternative to Varget for the 105-grain Nosler RDF projectile.

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 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.