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There is a story I heard told over and over through the years in the car repair business; a customer walks into a garage for a repair and the conversation goes something like this Customer: I want it done cheap, I want it done right, I want it done fast. Mechanic: You’ll have to pick […]

My new backyard handgun range. Ghost RiderI’ve been shooting for about 40 years and reloading for 25. I had 9 years in Law Enforcement. I started making boom-stick YouTube videos in 2017. I’ve added cameras, a new laptop, better editing software and a green screen studio to make my vids as good as I can. […]

Viewers of The Reloaders Network can now get at 10% discount when purchasing QuickLOAD software.

How to make the crimp on brass shotgun shells Maxx Bear

In this video, I share my development of a simple press mounting system that can be easily and completely removed from the bench and swapped with other items. This could make your reloading work space more versatile.

I wanted to build a brass cutting station that I could use indoors. As many of you know, cutting brass can create a huge mess and can be potentially dangerous. It creates a large quantity of fine brass shavings and flying case necks that can easily damage your eyes or impale sharp edges into an ungloved hand. After prepping over a thousand pieces of brass on this station, I can cut 100 pieces in seven to eight minutes. Enjoy and improve.

If you're new to reloading rifle cartridges, choosing the proper die set can be tricky-- particularly if you get some bad advice from folks who really don't know what they're talking about.  In order to help you make the right choice when buying equipment, lets take a look at Lee Precision's PaceSetter and Ultimate Rifle Die Sets, and break down the differences between them.

R.P.P. offers these aperture sights for the Henry and Marlin lever action rifles.

We had a couple issues with the Shield Arms S15 G43x 15rd Magazine. We did 200+ rounds on video and another 100 off of video. Overall satisfied, but a couple of issues that shouldn’t have happened. How many more rounds (without an issue) before you’d carry this magazine? Put it in the comments! Thank you […]

In chapter one of this series we made some brass jackets out of discarded .22LR casings using the Blackmon jacket swaging die.  In chapter two, we're going move on to the next step in the process of swaging bullets; making lead cores.

Value turret press link Classic turret press link   Thanks to Kenny @eagleeyeshooting I had a chance to do a side by side comparison of the NEW Lee Value Turret press and the older Classic Turret press. Hopefully the video gives the viewer a good look at the difference between these two.   I started out […]

Trying out some ZSR Primers that I picked up from Southern Defense. These are the cheapest primers I have found in the last few years. I’m testing them today in 9mm, 380, and 38 Special. 243 OutdoorsMy name is Josh and I love Firearms and Freedom.  I started 243 Outdoors as a YouTube Channel back […]

I've been hard at work designing, prototyping, and testing four new punches to produce full-sized wads for 20G and .410 bore, as well as filler wads and overshot cards for both of these.

Today I thought I’d write about my new shotshell hull trimmer.  This tool is available in several different configurations, both individually or as part of a kit. For the purposes of this article I’ll be referring to the kit version, which includes the trimmer, two blades, a 1 3/4″ guide, two half-inch guides and a […]

Brass shotshells conjure up images of the old west and cowboys. We go through and demystify to science and art of these nostalgic hulls of a bygone era. Whether your a smokeless fan or a follower of the "old black", these hulls are simple to use and dare we say it, a whole heck of alotta fun to shoot!

This is the first time I've tried casting with one of my new ASM moulds, and it did not disappoint.  It's lightweight, well-built and incredibly easy to use.  Pin-extraction is a dream, and once it's hit operating-temperature, it runs flawlessly.

This is a quick look at my new (to me) rifle scope I received today.  One of the problems that I have run into lately is more rifles than scopes.  I am constantly swapping scopes and moving them rifle to rifle.  As most of you know I am a huge fan of Sightron scopes and […]

ASM Premium Russian Slug Moulds A couple years ago while perusing eBay, I happened across some slug moulds by Russian manufacturer Svarog and decided give them a try.  Since then, Russian slug moulds have become increasingly popular with western casters. Ever since, I’ve been actively searching for other interesting tools that may appeal to reloaders […]

Back when I first started reloading, my first trip to the range with my 9mm reloads, I had a squib load, a muffled poof and I had lodged a bullet  about a half inch into the barrel. Fortunately I had the presence of mind to not pull the trigger again as that would have been […]

The Idahoan demonstrates how to make a substitute for ballistic gelatin out of corn starch. This alternative is not as elastic or as transparent as true ballistic gel, but it does provide similar results in terms of bullet penetration and terminal performance.

We demystify the magic behind choosing the proper wad design for the shotgun load you are reloading. Get the right components and start shooting more accurately. mannyCAOur channel’s goal is to educate, enlighten, and entertain people in the shooting, handloading, and hunting sports.  We aim to preserve and pass along our knowledge while having fun […]

Picked up the Harbor Freight Tumbler yesterday with a 20% off coupon. I have been playing around with it using BB's for media. Is this a good idea???

RCBS Bullet Puller vs Hornady Bullet Puller In a previous video we took a look at Hornady’s cam lock bullet puller.  While it worked well enough in conjunction with small caliber bullets, it struggled with larger diameters like 45ACP due to it’s poorly designed collet system.  In this article, I thought we could discuss a […]

Just got this in from TRN – the Paradox Russian Slug Mold plus 500 more of the Russian tail wads. Casting session coming up… FortuneCookie45LCFortuneCookie45LC started posting videos on YouTube in 2012.  He has been a Reloader and Shooter since 1969.