Temp stability test of some Alliant powders

This video details the challenging initial reloading process for the 224 Valkyrie cartridge, highlighting common pitfalls and solutions. The instructor, Johnny, walks through case preparation, die selection issues with Forster dies, sizing problems, and initial load development with various powders. Despite numerous self-inflicted setbacks, the video provides practical insights into achieving functional reloads for this cartridge.

This video details the initial parts acquisition for building a 224 Valkyrie rifle. The creator emphasizes the importance of a quality barrel from White Oak Armament and discusses the selection of an 18-inch barrel for comparative testing. Reloading components, including Forster dies and Redding shell holders, are covered, along with an overview of available Federal factory ammunition and potential handloading bullets. The video also touches on powder selection based on early Alliant load data and outlines the remaining standard AR-15 components for the build.

This video discusses the reloading of a .44 Magnum cartridge, specifically focusing on the 240-grain XTP Mag. The speaker also delves into the phenomenon of panic buying in the firearms community, suggesting that manufacturers and sellers may sometimes induce these buying frenzies. He advocates for consumer vigilance to avoid inflated prices and supply shortages, drawing parallels to past events like the post-Sandy Hook ammunition and magazine price hikes.

Vista Outdoors, parent company of Alliant Powders, has suspended gunpowder shipments due to a critical worldwide shortage of nitrocellulose. This shortage is attributed to increased military aid requiring large amounts of powder and the compound's use in COVID-19 rapid tests. Consumers with existing Alliant orders may face cancellations, with no clear timeline for future fulfillment.

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.