NEW: Dillon 'Get Started Reloading' Kit (BL550 Progressive)

This video provides an expert-level discussion on the nuances of reloading ammunition, contrasting it with buying factory loads. It delves into the cost-benefit analysis, quality control considerations, and personal preferences that influence the decision to reload. The instructor, with over 15 years of reloading experience and extensive shooting background, emphasizes the importance of attention to detail, especially for competitive shooting where power factor is critical. He also offers insights into choosing bullet weights and the benefits of progressive presses over single-stage presses for high-volume shooters.

This guide details critical safety considerations when reloading with fast-burning, dense powders like Accurate No. 2 and flake powders like Alliant Red Dot. It highlights the risks of double charging and bridging, emphasizing the need for meticulous verification of powder charges using scales and visual inspection. The instruction comes from an expert with over 20 years of reloading experience, offering practical advice for safer reloading practices.

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 segment from Gun Talk Radio's Range Ready Range Report covers an introductory reloading class held at Range Ready Studios. The class, taught by Gavin Gear, focused on reloading 9mm and 223 caliber ammunition using components from Lyman, Hodgdon, Nosler, and MTM. Participants learned the basics of reloading with single-stage presses, with discussions on when to consider progressive presses for higher volume. The session also included live-fire testing of the reloaded ammunition.

This guide details the process of testing newly handloaded ammunition, as demonstrated by an experienced firearms enthusiast. It covers the essential steps from preparing the firearm and ammunition to firing a test shot and observing the results. The emphasis is on safe handling and methodical testing of reloads, acknowledging the potential risks associated with first-time handloads.

This video from Brownells' Steve discusses two primary methods for priming cartridge cases during reloading: hand priming tools and priming on a reloading press. Hand priming tools are recommended for precision applications like long-range loads due to enhanced sensitivity and feel, while priming on a press, especially a progressive press, is suitable for high-volume practice ammunition like 9mm or .223 where extreme precision is less critical.

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.