Reloading Series: Powder Dispensing

This guide details how to test propellant temperature sensitivity, a crucial factor for consistent long-range accuracy. It emphasizes using a reliable chronograph and testing ammunition across a wide temperature range, from cold to hot conditions. The process involves calculating the muzzle velocity change per degree Fahrenheit to understand how temperature fluctuations affect performance, enabling shooters to account for these variations in their ballistic solutions.

This video from InRangeTV explains why the 44-40 cartridge is generally not recommended for modern firearms enthusiasts, despite its historical significance. The instructor, with apparent expertise in firearms, details the practical disadvantages of 44-40, including ammunition scarcity and reloading difficulties, compared to more accessible modern alternatives like 357 Magnum/38 Special or 45 Colt. The core argument centers on the 44-40's historical advantage in sealing black powder fouling due to its stepped case design, a benefit largely negated by modern ammunition and firearm designs.

This video features competitive shooter Lena Miculek attempting various internet-famous shooting challenges. She demonstrates techniques for drills like the 'Fast Drill' and 'Bill Drill,' emphasizing accuracy and speed. The content highlights the difficulty of these challenges, even for experienced shooters, and showcases different firearm types from competition pistols to pocket-sized concealed carry options.

This YouTube video focuses on the essential firearm skill of reloading to maintain a continuous firing capability. The description highlights that running out of ammunition necessitates reloading various firearms to keep shooting. The video aims to demonstrate these reloading processes, emphasizing its importance in practical shooting scenarios. The provided hashtags indicate a general interest in firearms and shooting activities.

This video demonstrates the significant impact of primer choice on reloading results. By switching from Remington Gold primers to Federal 210 primers, the presenter observed a notable increase in average velocity and a decrease in standard deviation, even with identical other load components. The test highlights how primer selection can affect accuracy and point of impact.

This YouTube video focuses on the fundamental skill of reloading firearms to ensure continuous shooting. The description explicitly states the necessity of reloading when ammunition runs out and promises a demonstration of how to perform this action on various types of guns. The title itself, 'Gotta reload to keep shooting,' reinforces this core theme of maintaining readiness and operational capability in a shooting scenario.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.