This video describes bullet pulling. We also show you how to get the most from your bullet puller. Getting rid of the "universal" shell holder is the best upgrade you can make. NEVER try to pull tracers! If you want to pull a tracer use a collet puller, this is used in the press.
Basics of cartridge conversion. Here we show you how to convert a 30-06 to a .308 Winchester. This is one of the simpler conversions. This is also another reason to pick up brass at the range you might not usually pick up. The 30-06 can be made into a wide array of different cartridges. There will be more on conversions later, like the 9.3x62mm Mauser.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SEGMENT! Watch before loading with soft primers in your semi auto rifle. Most commercial promer cups are thin and soft. This is a looming danger to anyone loading for a rifle with a floating firing pin. This includes but not limited to the AR 15, M1 Garand, M1A, AK seris, and others. A slam fire will destroy your weapon and will cause severe injury or death.
Here we show you how to seat cannelured bullets and apply a proper crimp. The cannelure is there to give the brass a place to recess into when crimped. Do not over crimp, if you do you can deform the bullet. Dont use a roll crimp on a automatic pistol case, use a taper crimp.
This video details how to apply a proper taper crimp to automatic pistol cases. In aprt 1 we'll show you how to set up your Lee taper crimp die properly.
This is Part 2 of this tutorial. If you've watched the first one you'll know that the basic premis isn't very difficult. All you need is the right tools and technique. As ammunition skyrockets in price a lot of you will turn to converting brass to save money. Cartridge conversion also will allow you to bring back to life an obsolite round as well such as the 9x57mm and perhaps the .30 Newton.
This video details how to apply a proper taper crimp to automatic pistol cases. We also show you how to use your pistol barrel to check headspace. Headspace is critical on auto pistol cases, they headspace off the mouth of the cae. This means that trim length and a proper taper crim is manditory for reliable safe ammunition.
How to moly coat your bullets. This is a high tech coating used to reduce friction and lengthen barrel life. It can also reduce fouling, the copper left inside your barrel by reducing friction and increasing velocity.
Please rate this video. Help us put this into the Tannerite Hall of Fame! This is not our video but we agreed to post it. This is 12 pounds of Tannerite inside a Geo Metro. Something completely different than the usual tutorial.
This video describes how to trim you pistol brass to ensure correct case length using the Lee trimmer. Trimming is essential not only for uniformity but also for controlling possible pressure spikes. Brass stretches under firing and again during the sizing process.
Proper wat to flair brass before seating your bullets. If you over flair the case it will reduce the life of the brass. It may also prvent the case from entering the seating die.
Using your powder measure can be tricky, especially if you're using extruded powders. This is a three part tutorial. Using your equipment properly and safely is paramount. Consistancy is the key, throw your charges the same way every time will ensure quicker and more accurate throws.