Accurate Reloading 101 #4

[Unofficial Gun Addict]

Heya guys.... I'm new to this board though I have visited here often over the years to pick up tips and ideas when I wanted to improve my craft or resolve a particular issue. I've had a couple of buddies that have been asking me to create videos for them walking through the steps I use to create the loads I work up, as they can't seem to squeeze out the accuracy that I have over the years during our trips to the range and/or field (my goal is .5 moa, though when I reach .5, I'm satisfied for my needs and generally call it good. Sometimes I get a special surprise from a batch... .3 or less, and of course I never complain when that happens).

So... I just posted my first video as the others are still in various stages of editing, but I thought I'd post my series here as well, as a way of giving back for the the help I've received in the past. This is a short video on a method to quickly clean small batches of brass without resorting to the tumbler, or sonic bath. I use it when I'm in a hurry to get started loading, have small batches of brass, or just trying to beat the sun to get out to the range to test some loads. Hope you enjoy and feel free to drop any tips or ideas as I'm always open to learning way to improve what I do.

Thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XINGJ7Hp790

 

[Reloadron]

Welcome to THR and thanks for sharing. Nice short and concise video.

Ron

 

[Unofficial Gun Addict]

Thanks Ron. When I wish I could keep them all that way, but I have a feeling that the initial 3 are going to eat up a little time. When looking at the information that I put into them... it just doesn't seem to equal "brevity". Do you think it'd be better to sub-divide each section, with a general overview... then with subsequent smaller parts, such as:

Accurate Reloading #3 - Cleaning Brass
Accurate Reloading #3 - Part 1 - Tumbling tips
Accurate Reloading #3 - Part 2 - Citric Acid Washing
etc
etc.

I think you're right about keeping them focused and brief. I might have to go back to the editing room and make some serious cuts. Thoughts?

 

[Reloadron]

Actually I started to get into this years ago. I could have run the videos on a local public access TV station. However, we sold the business and I never pursued the reloading videos. I believe the NRA has lesson plans out there. I like the idea of short videos aimed at different specifics and see it as the only way to keep a relatively boring subject interesting. Nice thing was when I was going to do it I had manufacturers wanting to send me stuff just to plug while doing videos. Some will give you stuff free and not want it back.

Anyway, I see short segments as the way to go. Brass Preparation, Priming, Powder Drops, Bullet Seating and the list goes on. Heck, take priming. On the press? Off the press? Hand priming tool? Bench mounted tool? You could likely spend an hour on primers and priming. Yeah, I like the etc., etc., etc., and on and on and on...

Ron

 

[Unofficial Gun Addict]

lol.... and my initial plans were to try and KISS, but the more I think about it, the more this thing could balloon into something else entirely. Perhaps I'll just try and cover the things that I've found useful, and practice myself, thereby eliminating the domino effect that could occur if I follow the jellybean trail that each topic "could" include. I'll just pretend that I'm making this for my buddies.. (which I am) and that they'll be able to follow me, without getting lost in too much information. It's apparent Ron, that you know all to well how many different ways there are to do one simple thing! That's the great thing though... there's always something new to learn when I'm out perusing!

Really nice meeting ya Ron. Thanks for helping to keep me in check and focused. I'm not gonna let this spiral out of control and consume so much of my time that I can't be out at the range, or shooting coyotes!! Speaking of which... (I just can't help myself)!!

 

[Reloadron]

The problem I was starting to see was the more I got into it the more there was to get into. Trying to keep it simple and next thing I think I was becoming OCD on video. I would absolutely go for it. The video you posted was short and concise and clearly showed a simple method for doing a low volume of cases. Nothing to lose in giving it a shot.

Ron

 

[kcofohio]

UGA, welcome to THR!

Thanks for posting your video. Nicely done!

I take out the Milsurps once in a while. And at the most, I only shoot about 80 rds. of reloads at a time. I like your way of cleaning small batches. I will have to give it a try.

 

[Unofficial Gun Addict]

LOL... I hear you Ron on the OCD thing... though I think it actually helps a bit when developing loads (great for consistency)! Ha.... and kcofohio, that's awesome to hear. I hope you like it and that it helps get you out to the range a little faster!