In this video, we check out the basics of reloading ammunition, specifically for Tactical Games competitions. We're joined by Nathan Drum, who has plenty of experience in this field. Together, we walk you through the entire process of reloading 9mm ammo, from start to finish. We cover some great equipment options, like Hornady bullets, the Frankford Arsenal hand priming tool, and the Lee die set, and we also share some practical tips to help you avoid common mistakes.
Whether you're new to reloading or just looking to refine your skills, this video will give you a solid foundation. We talk about the importance of consistency in reloading to ensure reliability in competition and discuss different tools and techniques that can fit various budgets. By the end of the video, you'll have a clear understanding of how to get started with reloading your own ammo for Tactical Games or any other competitive shooting.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:03 - Entry-Level Reloading Equipment
4:06 - Setting Up the Reloading Press
6:31 - Sizing and De-Priming Brass
9:04 - Priming the Cases
11:34 - Checking Primer Depth
12:23 - Flaring the Case Mouth
14:00 - Adding Powder and Sealing the Bullet
16:15 - Final Checks and Quality Control
18:30 - Tips for Consistency and Reliability
20:45 - Alternative Equipment and Budget Options
23:10 - Closing Thoughts and Next Steps
About half were above and below average. Kind of a waste of time.
ReplyDeleteI have two presses. A RockChucker that I use for case prep and priming large primers. The second is a Dillon 550. Fine tuning a load for a bullet on a specific gun is a process. Once I have it locked in I usually press out every bullet left in the box that once pressed out will go in a heavy duty ziplock bag is groups of 100, the capacity of my priming tube. And then in a ammo box. About 95% of what I shoot/load is pistol loads.
ReplyDeleteI reloaded Long Colt .45 rounds because they had become so freakin expensive to buy, my friend had the equipment, I had the components, which made it manageable...considering how you can buy 9mm on ammoseek.com for under .20 a round, it's a waste of time to reload.oh, Kenny, thanks for the ammoseek.com contact, brother!
ReplyDeleteSame here - the popular calibers are enough of a bargain that buying in bulk is cheaper than reloading if your goal is simply practice ammo. I mainly reload .45 long Colt, .45 auto, and .357 mainly cause I have a giant stash of primers and cast lead for all three, with the .45's being the most expensive to buy and the only reason to continue reloading.
DeleteNever got into rifle reloading, that's a whole different animal.
I've reloaded for 50+ years , got two rcbs press's side by side . Find a good load , double check as I load , no problems.
ReplyDeleteThree friends and myself purchased a "Lee loader" some 50 years ago to reload gauge shotgun shells utilizing a bathroom scale for correct wad pressure. It worked quite well but occasionally would not crimp the ends of the shells properly and if you tipped the barrel of your shotgun downward some shot would run out onto the ground.
ReplyDeleteLike Tsquared, I process brass on a Rock chucker and load on a 550. I cast and load 9mm, maybe save a penny per round. I have a GSG MP40 and have yet to find a commercial round that will cycle it correctly. I also load .223, 6.5 swede, 7mm mauser, 6.5 carcano, 7.62x25, x39, x54 and cast and load .300 blk subs. Gotten to the point I could care less about savings becuse I can control quality of what I load plus the whole process of casting, powder coating and loading is relaxing.
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