Choosing the Right Bullet for your Rifle System (EXTREME RELOADING ep. 13)
It's time to talk about bullets. This video focuses on bullet selection considerations using 168 gr. bullets as our example. We will consider the application/use for this bullet, ballistic coefficient, and bullet shape.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
02:46 - Applications
05:05 - Precision rifle bullets
07:04 - BC (G1 and G7)
10:27 - Bullet shape
18:13 - Side-by-side comparison
24:26 - Take home message
25:47 - Wrap up
Links:
30-shot group 168 gr. Sierra TMK https://youtu.be/9MxC8jAMM7g?si=4Iuubk9gufbwtBCn
30-shot group 168 gr. Nosler CC https://youtu.be/ZUhM0irfleE?si=fVvuMZ0Mq5QORIUV
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You cannot over-stabilize a bullet
Or can you? We explore bullet stabilization, twist rate, and spin. Take a seat and enjoy!
Timeline
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Stabilizing a bullet
12:04 - Effect of too much spin
13:55 - Wrap up
Links:
Twist rate and stabilization https://youtu.be/pkzuTgxOWT4?si=VScjWphKOunqNfaZ
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Powder Charges: How to work up a load (EXTREME RELOADING ep. 12)
When developing a load for your rifle or handgun, it is important to work up that load correctly. That is, beginning with the minimum powder charge, load additional rounds using incrementally larger powder charges. Fire each round in order and watch for pressure signs or problems with each round. There are several ways to do this and help ensure the resulting load also produces good precision. This video covers three methods.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Basics of load work-up
05:00 - How many rounds per increment
06:30 - What to watch for
12:29 - Optimal Charge Weight method
15:45 - Ladder method
Links:
Season 9 playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U6_sHSNCOqdYymoIIzPTepP
30-shot group (168 gr. Sierra TMK) https://youtu.be/9MxC8jAMM7g?si=NllMyNn44Vh7gBo6
30-shot group (168 gr. Nosler Custom Competition) https://youtu.be/ZUhM0irfleE?si=IgwE1knmiMWKAMIG
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Powder Charges and Electronic Scales (EXTREME RELOADING ep. 11)
In this video we finally get around to adding powder to our cases. I am using an RCBS MatchMaster and discuss numberous tips to help make sure your ammo is safe and reliable, as well as consistent and precise.
Timeline
00:00 - Intro
04:02 - Calibration
05:26 - Set the dispenser speed
09:09 - Add powder to the hopper
09:44 - Set the powder charge
10:10 - Dispense the charge
10:48 - TIP Satern funnels
14:26 - Correcting a powder charge
16:27 - Detecting a double-charge
17:37 - Visual inspection
18:25 - Wrap up
Links:
Season 9 playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U6_sHSNCOqdYymoIIzPTepP
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Powder and Powder Charges (EXTREME RELOADING ep. 10)
Great information about rifle and pistol powders and understanding minimum and maximum charges, as well as tempeature stable vs. standard powders
Timeline
00:00 - Intro
01:46 - What powder should I use?
08:04 - Finding load data
13:50 - Flashover and light charges
15:55 - Minimum charge
16:25 - Percent fill
18:21 - Maximum charge
21:35 - Temperature stable powders
24:47 - Wrap up
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Reviewing New Hornady V-Match Ammo
This video reviews the 100 gr. 6.5 Grendel Hornady V-Match factory ammo which was released in 2024. This review includes several groups fired from 100 yards, muzzle velocity results from the Labradar, and a comparison to the 123 gr. Hornady Black factory ammo.
Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Overview of this rifle
02:17 - Test/review criteria
02:53 - Group #1 Hornady V-Match
04:01 - Group #2 Hornady Black
05:25 - Group #3 Hornady V-Match
06:33 - Chronograph?
07:09 - Group #4 with chronograph
07:29 - Results
11:48 - Wrap up
Links:
6.5 Grendel precision rifle project https://youtu.be/MM7SehmdrG4?si=VlI-7JXamgUAJrHx
Kahles scope review https://youtu.be/tS9rxUMnkuU?si=v4gkmgitAhFg94a3
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Two Ways to Correctly Prime Rifle and Pistol Cases (EXTREME RELOADING ep. 09)
Learn about primers, the priming process, and why primer recess is important. Two methods are used, a positive ram priming unit and high-precision hand priming tool.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Case storage tips
04:09 - Primer pocket uniformity
04:57 - Primer types
09:00 - Primer brands
12:51 - How primers work
14:25 - Correctly seating a primer
17:43 - Priming cases
21:10 - Precision priming
23:26 - Ram priming unit
24:08 - Wrap up
Links:
Extreme Reloading Season 9 playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U6_sHSNCOqdYymoIIzPTepP
Link to case prep/reloading checklist: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cz7ch7nc3ct1aoywm5a7w/Reloading-Checklist-sheets-20230801.xlsx?rlkey=h5lfhqcub225m3slceyjvr5x7&dl=0
(NOTE: You do NOT need a dropbox account to access this file)
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Peterson Rifle Brass Review and Evaluation (An Extreme Reloading Special Edition)
Lapua, ADG, and Alpha Munitions are all examples of premium rifle brass. How does Peterson brass stack up? This video evaluates Peterson brass testing case weight uniformity and consistency of case neck thickness.
Timeline
00:00 - Intro
01:53 - Premium vs standard brass
02:57 - Evaluating brass quality
06:28 - Case weight results
08:54 - Neck thickness results
09:37 - Packaging for long term
11:35 - Wrap up
Links:
Barrett MRAD videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U5aVMasEVxw-2ZrzBlVF_BN
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Preparing brass for Precision Rifles (EXTREME RELOADING ep. 08)
I follow a special workflow when preparing brass for my precision rifles. In this video I describe this process and explain why each step is important.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
03:35 - What is premium brass
06:30 - Neck bushings for full-length sizing
09:30 - Annealing
11:13 - Order of operations
13:44 - Decapping (removing spent primers)
15:30 - Precision case trimming
18:26 - Uniforming primer flash holes
20:57 - Expanding case necks
Links:
ADG brass review https://youtu.be/qmbRZVu6Z3g?si=kQKQW8VCBEg1LcUR&t=199
Alpha munitions brass review https://youtu.be/pJBOUa3m4CE?si=tPFUT8b_lUpw_sFq
Primer uniformity https://youtu.be/hyEoBGjk_XA?si=pOEwYO_k7knZZZM4
Annealing playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U7QVAosN2GyA1GhAvvPh2_I&si=NTzD96IpC-KJU6SP
Annealing order of operations https://youtu.be/A-ihj-v-kHM?si=NXIBFCAPagJlHxi3
Trimming cases https://youtu.be/aH06CczobR0
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Preparing Milsurp Brass for Reloading (EXTREME RELOADING ep. 07)
There are a few additional steps to take when preparing brass cases from milsurp ammo. In this video we detail those steps.
Timeline
00:00 - Intro
03:03 - Removing the primer crimp
05:41 - Swaging the primer pocket
06:56 - Checking primer pocket size
12:51 - Importance of removing the crimp
14:26 - Great primer pockets
17:27 - Sorting cases
21:51 - Wrap up
Links:
Loose primer pockets https://youtu.be/ZDHtoJNPGYE?si=Zx9dWI8FFilSIxPm
Alpha brass review https://youtu.be/pJBOUa3m4CE?si=ruwtCieiETaaVOXI
Extreme Reloading Season 9 playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U6_sHSNCOqdYymoIIzPTepP
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Properly Expanding Case Mouths and Necks (EXTREME RELOADING ep. 06)
Expanding the mouths of pistol cases is a necesssary step in the case prep process. But how much expansion (flaring) is really needed? Find out here.
We also cover case neck expansion for rifle brass. While this is an optional step, it can improve neck tension and consistency.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Expander dies
02:40 - Why expanding pistol case mouths
04:11 - Work hardening brass
04:57 - Demonstration
05:33 - Reloading tips
06:32 - Why expanding rifle case necks
07:10 - Expander die and mandrel
09:16 - Demonstration
09:58 - Cleaning brass cases
13:57 - What's next?
14:35 - Wrap up
Links:
Case cleaning solution videos:
https://youtu.be/-AxKbAT4UXA
https://youtu.be/BflxZJkB8G4?si=BScvHo-CvWx0Yppe
Extreme Reloading Season 9 playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U6_sHSNCOqdYymoIIzPTepP
Link to case prep/reloading checklist: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cz7ch7nc3ct1aoywm5a7w/Reloading-Checklist-sheets-20230801.xlsx?rlkey=h5lfhqcub225m3slceyjvr5x7&dl=0
(NOTE: You do not need a dropbox account to access this file)
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Two Ways to Trim Brass Cases (EXTREME RELOADING ep. 05)
In this episode we discuss and demonstrate two ways to trim cases, and then chamfer, deburr, and prepare primer pockets.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
02:23 - Using a trim die
07:09 - Wipe down to remove lubricant
09:12 - Primer pockets, chamfer/deburr
10:46 - VLD chamfer
11:50 - Setup RCBS Case Prep Station
14:56 - Using the Case Prep Station
16:06 - Excessive chamfer/deburr
16:52 - Case prep close-up
17:23 - Case prep for pistol brass
20:07 - Using the Wilson trimming tool
23:15 - Wrap up
Links:
Primer mania https://youtu.be/hyEoBGjk_XA?si=pOEwYO_k7knZZZM4
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How To Field Strip, Clean, and Lubricate a Barrett MRAD Rifle
One of our viewers requested a video showing how to field strip, clean, and lubricate a Barrett MRAD bolt-action rifle. I hope this is helpful to our shooting community.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Side note: A new scope
00:56 - Field stripping
04:00 - Cleaning
09:28 - Reassembly
14:27 - Function test
15:19 - Outro
Links:
Barrett MRAD review https://rumble.com/v42cdt3-the-barrett-mrad-first-shots-and-first-impressions-review.html
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How to Inspect and Resize Brass Cases (EXTREME RELOADING ep. 03)
We begin the case preparation process with careful inspection followed by full length resizing
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - Where can I get brass?
05:45 - Range brass?
07:24 - Case prep
10:57 - Case inspection
16:08 - Inspecting 9mm cases
20:16 - Lubing cases
22:03 - Case head fractures
23:12 - Resizing
24:38 - Headspacing
Links:
Previous episodes from Season 9: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U6_sHSNCOqdYymoIIzPTepP
Extreme Reloading playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U7y0L63duutM4vmKIXyu53k
Brass goblin: https://youtu.be/KbpKF1MdvUw
Link to case prep/reloading checklist: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cz7ch7nc3ct1aoywm5a7w/Reloading-Checklist-sheets-20230801.xlsx?rlkey=h5lfhqcub225m3slceyjvr5x7&dl=0
(NOTE: You do not need a dropbox account to access this file)
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Resizing Brass Cases, Choosing Dies, and Making Case Measurements (EXTREME RELOADING p. 04)
This is season 9 for Extreme Reloading and we continue our series with episode no. 4. In this episode we discuss various types of resizing dies, from basic full-length and neck sizing only dies and fire formed brass, to premium dies with specific neck bushings. We also discuss some important case measurements.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
03:37 - Full-length or neck-size?
09:29 - RCBS Small base dies for AR
12:49 - Wilson sizing die
14:13 - Case measurements after sizing
15:41 - Setting up a resizing die
17:39 - Measuring case head expansion
20:05 - Measuring case length
21:56 - Wrap up
Links:
The need for small base dies: https://youtu.be/OdQX5UUUJBM?si=6Wj4A3yvZRiyr1ZW
Extreme reloading playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U6_sHSNCOqdYymoIIzPTepP
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EXTREME RELOADING: Essential components for Reloading (ep. 02)
We are looking at reloading from bare essentials to extreme and in this episode we discuss essential components. That is; cases, primers, powder, and bullets.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Cases/brass
14:05 - Primers
17:02 - Powder
23:32 - Bullets
28:09 - Reloading manuals
30:42 - Wrap up
Links:
Brass goblin video https://youtu.be/KbpKF1MdvUw?si=GHblhGRRDatlbd70
Case head sep vid https://youtu.be/dppyuA0lmYU?si=5KUcyxOTmT0qb0Br
Alpha brass review https://youtu.be/pJBOUa3m4CE?si=IP3aCjL6sdMfqKac
Hodgdon load data https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/reloading-data-center
Alliant load data https://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/default.aspx
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How Common is Scope Glint
Scope glint can give away your position and alert game animals to your presence. This is true, IF it happens. But how common is scope glint and can we capture it on video?
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Field test
04:50 - Conclusions
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The Barrett MRAD: First Shots and First Impressions Review
I may be late to the game as the Barrett MRAD has been on the market for a good number of years. I recently bought on in .300 PRC and in this video you will see the first shots followed by a review of the rifle from butt to brake.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Shooting the MRAD
03:16 - First 5-shot group
03:44 - Butt to Brake Review
06:56 - MRAD vs SMR
09:23 - Trigger test
14:32 - Fluted barrel?
18:44 - Why not a semi-automatic?
20:18 - Wrap up
Links:
Barrett: https://barrett.net/products/firearms/mrad-standard/
Accuracy International: https://accuracyinternational.com/
Cadex Defence https://www.cadexdefence.com/products/cdx-precision-rifles/
Christensen Arms: https://christensenarms.com/mpr/
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EXTREME RELOADING: Bare Essential to Extreme (Season 9 starts here)
Welcome to season 9 of EXTREME RELOADING. This season will carefuly walk through the entire loading process and discuss the bare essentials to crafting safe and reliable ammo through taking it to the extreme. In episode 1 we focus on the equipment needed to get started.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
02:25 - Reloading presses
06:30 - Sizing dies
07:40 - Trim dies
08:58 - Calipers
13:09 - Shell holders
15:22 - Chamfer and deburr
16:00 - Neck brush
16:33 - Priming
17:40 - Powder charge
19:58 - Bullet seating
20:37 - Wrap up
Links:
EXTREME RELOADING playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U7y0L63duutM4vmKIXyu53k
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Dry Rot: Worn out Tires in only 15,000 miles
Miles and tread wear are not the only reasons you need to change tires. Time can also cause dry rot in 5-6 years. If you don't drive much, your tires could still be worn out. This video shows what to watch for and some of the signs or dry rot including cracking along the circumference of the tires, increased road noise, and failure to hold tire pressure.
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Why the 300 PRC?
There are plenty of 300 "magnums" out there, so why did I choose the .300 PRC and how is it different or better than other big 300's?
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Barrett MRAD overview
02:55 - 308 Win limitations
05:08 - Why the 300 PRC?
13:16 - How about the 300 Norma?
17:08 - Comparison with 338 Lapua
21:00 - Final consideration
Links:
Barrett MRAD review https://youtu.be/1XFiCSGVF9s?si=J4qrFB8BZomH4rx7
SOCOM adoption https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/01/24/dod-just-bought-this-formidable-new-sniper-rifle-in-300-prc/
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PAC-T Ballistic Testing the Best 9mm Bullets
Three 9mm Luger bullets have really shined in our past precision, accuracy, consistency, and terminal performance tests. They are the Sierra/Sig Sauer V-Crown, Federal HST, and CorBon DPX. Today we put these to a new barrier test to see how each holds up.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
03:33 - Test set up
04:30 - Test criteria
05:58 - CorBon DPX
06:57 - Federal HST
07:46 - Sierra V-Crown
08:54 - Field measurements
09:38 - Results
17:41 - Wrap Up
18:54 - Behind the scenes
Links:
Understanding ballistic testing: https://youtu.be/ngK1OVC72Uk?si=9HvwBVPQiRWMXnbj
PAC-T playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KBTsQIm0U4HgkXxCZ2wk8djXCmS8aVl
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Calculating and Using Drag Variability (EXTREME RELOADING Special Edition)
The Drag Coefficient tells us about a bullet's aerodynamics and resistance in flight. We can calculate Drag using data collected by a LabRadar. Drag variability tells us conistent or uniform our bullets are. In this video, we will talk about how to calculate drag using a downloadable spreadsheet we created and how to apply the results.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
06:21 - Drag coeff. spreadsheet
11:58 - Results
17:01 - Drag variability and precision
Links:
Feldmutze channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Feldmutze
XLS Worksheet on Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2iqy6ahfj3o00g64rhq0p/DragVarianceWorksheet_v02.xlsx?rlkey=kutrww37dx980l93hkmxf5rxn&dl=0
Applied Ballistics paper: https://appliedballisticsllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Aerodynamic-Drag-Modeling-for-Ballistics.pdf
Test with ogive and weight sorted bullets: https://youtu.be/fUV93Ev-5qI?si=tMgQ_SW_P2Lt7XgM
Bullet run-out: https://youtu.be/XIUBCa4FCag?si=hkPMQBAZ2EwRJ0Ie
Calculate BC: https://youtu.be/m4zA_dJ2TcA?si=QskoneQUm1j2pbqW
30-shot group Sierra TMK: https://youtu.be/9MxC8jAMM7g?si=VY7XU5Gj4fBtp0YI
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PAC-T Testing the 124 gr. and 147 gr. Federal HST (with soft barrier)
Full ballistic testing and comparison of two Federal HST bullets. This includes precision, accuracy, consistency, and of course, terminal performance testing. Which bullet is the preferred personal defense round?
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
02:45 - Shooting 147gr HST
03:42 - Shooting 124gr HST
05:06 - Ballistic gel tests
06:59 - Results 147gr HST
11:44 - Results 124gr HST
Links:
124 gr HST (original) https://youtu.be/tjpHfU59X_U
124 gr HST and V-Crown (hard and soft barrier) https://youtu.be/ckDPNy2JsTM
124 gr. V-Crown https://youtu.be/4OvFfkJWIcQ
115 gr. CorBon https://youtu.be/c6CZybPlp7c
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PAC-T Testing the 62 gr. Lehigh Controlled Chaos (with soft barrier)
Testing the precision, accuracy, consisetency, and terminal performance of the .223 62 gr. Lehigh Controlled Chaos bullet.
We are using a 20% NATO block for Clear Ballistics gelatin.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
02:08 - Range time
03:07 - Ballistic gel test
05:32 - Results
13:57 - Wrap up
Links:
PAC-T test for Lehigh Extreme Penetrator https://youtu.be/5kUf8w765N8
PAC-T test for 62 gr. Barnes TTSX https://youtu.be/H2Yq3pDfOY8
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