March 25th, 2023Saturday Movies – Six Bolt Action Loading Channel VideosBolt Action is a popular YouTube channel with nearly 75,000 subscribers. We’ve selected six videos for this Saturday Video Showcase. Watch the video on Five Common Mistakes if you are just starting out in reloading. All handloaders will benefit from the videos, which cover affordable tools under $50.00. Five Common Mistakes made by Novice Handloaders. This video highlights five (5) common errors people make when hand-loading ammunition. These are the most common mistakes and misconceptions that “newbie” handloaders make. These are the five most common problems that beginners face when handloading. Do not use LOAD DATA from Reliable Sources — Use properly developed load data from a bullet maker or powder maker to verify your accuracy. Private social media posts should not be trusted. Always start conservatively.
2. Inconsistent case sizing — This can be caused by sloppy die setups or not knowing how cases should be measured.
3. Cartridge Overall Length Variances (COAL) — Do not assume that the COAL book values will apply to your ammo. Measure your cases using your chamber, headspace and bullet choice. AccurateShooter.com recommends QuickLoad software for helping to adjust loads for different COAL.
4. Hand-loading is not always a money-saver — If you don’t shoot a lot (e.g. a.3006 for hunting), hand-loading may not be a good option.
5. Reloading kits are not complete — Don’t assume the $500 reloading set you purchased (with powder measure, scale, etc.) is complete. You will still need dies, comparators, and other tools. You will still need comparators, dies, and many other tools. We have had excellent results with Lapua and Peterson brass — high accuracy and with low SD and ES — using brass that has not had its primer pockets uniformed by some type of cutter. While we always check for obstructions or flakes in the flash holes, we rarely need to cut into the pockets. You can uniformize your primer pockets with less-brand brass. Yes, there are top shooters who do uniform pockets even with premium-brand brass. It is up to you. This video explains how to prepare primer pockets uniforms and shows some test results. This video discusses two methods for determining the exact load. This video is included because many people are interested in the Optimal Charge Weight (OCW), load development. We believe there are better and more reliable ways to find a great load. Many people have spent countless hours and wasted barrel life trying to find the OCW load. NOTE: We do not recommend either the 6mmBR or 6mm Creedmoor top-quality brass cartridges as they are known to be accurate. To find the best bullet choices and powder options, we recommend that you conduct a search. If you shoot from the bench using a custom barrel, start in the lands at.003-.005 after your first touch. DO NOT jam! Start.020 if you’re shooting in conditions where you might have to unload a round during matches. Start from the first touch. Every round, chronograph. Shoot three shots at 100 yards in groups of three, aiming to keep all shots touching. OCW can be a time-consuming process that can cause barrel to wear and waste. One thing to remember for those with average factory barrels is that it may not be possible to expect more than 1 MOA from your barrel. There are many tools that can help you handload ammo. This Bolt Action Reloading video shows ten (10) tools that are available for as low as $50.00. Here’s the complete list: Check Weights (00.20) — These are important to ensure that your scale measures correctly.
2. Digital Calipers (00.57) — While you can spend $200+ on calipers but get great results with calipers that cost less $50.00, every reloader should have a backup set of calipers.
3. Comparator Sets (01.26) — These fittings attach to calipers. To measure the base-to-ogive distance of a bullet, bullet comparators are designed to fit it. Case comparators are designed to fit the neck of the cartridge and allow you to measure the shoulder bump.
4. Stock Case Remover (02.48) — This allows to remove a brass case from a die.
5. Imperial Sizing Die Wax (03.20) — Although there are many types, Imperial Die Wax remains a popular and affordable choice.
6. Lee Cutter & Lock Stud (03.44) — LEE Cutter & Lock Stud. This is a cost-effective way to trim your cases. Although we prefer a Forster trimmer, or a deluxe powered trimmer, the LEE system works well.
7. Chamfering and deburring tools (04:38). — After the brass has been trimmed to length, you will need to chamfer or deburr the case necks. Hand-loaders need good chamfering/deburring instruments.
8. Case Neck Brushes (05.50) — It’s a good idea not to tumble your brass, but it’s a good idea brushing the inside of fired cases before you place bullets. It takes only a few swipes. You may find that you get consistent seating if there is a little carbon left in the necks.
9. Primer Pocket Swage Gauge (Ballistic Tool), 06:24 — These tools allow you to check the dimensions of your primer pocket.
10. Decapping die (06:57), — This decapping tool removes spent primers from the case without having to size it. This is a great tool if you need to remove primers prior to tumbling brass. NOTE: You will need to verify the diameter of the decappingrod if your cases have small flash-holes.
11. Powder Trickler (07.40) — When manually weighing each charge, a good trickler is a must-have. The trickler allows you add a few grains at a given time.
12. Powder funnel with drop tube (08:45). — Although most people have a basic funnel, a deluxe one with a drop tube allows for more consistent powder density and full charge.
13. Kinetic Bullet Puller (09.36) — This tool acts like a hammer and holds a loaded round. This tool uses kinetic energy to unseat a bullet in just a few whacks. A cam-lock bullet puller (09.58) is useful if you have to unload a lot of rounds.
14. Caliber Specific Reloading Trays (10.28) — These are useful if you are loading certain cartridges. This reduces wobble per round. The first is the sizing tool itself, which can reduce the neck’s diameter. This can be a fitted, with the neck honed to an exact diameter. The die can also take neck bushings. These allow for a variety of neck tensions through different bushing inner diameters. Bushing dies are very popular and efficient because they allow for a wide range in tension settings. A die can be used to reduce the neck’s dimension by a few thousandths. Then, an expander mandrel can be used to bring the neck’s inside diameter to a precise dimension. This allows you to keep the neck INSIDE perfectly round and any variations in the neck-wall thickness pushed outwards. This Bolt Action Reloading video explains the use of neck bushings and expander mandrels.Full-Length-Sizing vs. Neck-Sizing of Cases NOTE: At AccurateShooter.com we recommend that handloaders always full-length size their brass for many important reasons. Almost all champion shooters in multiple disciplines fully-size their brass. Full-length sizing is a great way to achieve record-setting accuracy and it provides consistent shoulder bump with every loading. We know people are curious about neck-sizing so we have included this video. This video compares identical load-weight loads with full-length-sized, 6.5 Creedmoor Brass vs. neck-sized, 6.5 Creedmoor Brass. The tester stated that she uses the 142gr Sierra Match King HPBT loaded up with Alliant Reloder 16. At 150 yards, there is velocity and group data. FYI: We recommend full-length sizing all cartridge brass. “
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