Bolt Action Reloading

In this video I compare 5 different brands of brass to see what is the most consistent as well as see if there is anything to be gained by sorting the cases by weight. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

Proper Neck Tension is something we all want. But is it possible with new brass? In this video we test to see how 7 different methods of setting Case Neck Tenison stack up. We use the AMP press to compare the seating force of all 7 methods to find which way is the most consistent. […]

In this video we take a look at the New Hornady G3-1500 Digital Reloading Scale and test its accuracy, go through all its features, perform a calibration, and show how well it works for trickling. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

In this video we evaluate how a change in humidity can affect load development. There is a lot of chatter on how long term humidity exposure can change the way a load performs. Todays test will expose how a load reacts when humidity changes. The results are crazy and unexpected. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy […]

In this video we get started with load development for hunting. We perform initial velocity and pressure testing with Varget and the 150 gr Speer Gold Dot in 308 Winchester. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

In this video we go over the expander mandrels from 21st Century Reloading and discuss how to use them to achieve the best accuracy possible. Expander mandrels are far superior to the expanding devices found in most reloading dies. These tools allow us to set consistent neck tension as well as maintain concentricity. Bolt Action […]

In this video we show the results of load development in a Tikka M695 Chambered in .30-06 Springfield. We settle in in Hodgdon Varget, CCI-BR2, Nosler Brass, and the Speer 150 Gold Dot. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

In this video we discuss why you might want a Concentricity Gauge and compare and demonstrate the Hornady Concentricity Gauge, the RCBS Case Master Gauging Tool, and Sinclair Concentricity Gauge. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

308 Winchester is tested with the 175 gr Match King and IMR 8208 XBR. We use Federal Gold Medal Match as a baseline for performance. Velocity and group data is shown. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

Should I start reloading? In this video I cover 5 things to consider before you start down your reloading journey. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

In this video we use the Speer 150 gr Gold Dot in 30-06 Springfield. We start using Allaint Reloder 16 with the FED 210M primer. Velocity and group data are presented. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

In this video we cover the New Barrel break in for our Ruger Precision Rifle. We show Velocity and groups for the first 70 rounds. The barrel is from White Oak Armament. It is a White Oak Precision Bartlein Ruger Precision Barrel chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. The Barrel length is 26″ and has a twist […]

In this video we evaluate the performance of 5 different primers in 308 Winchester using Hodgdon Varget. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

This video covers the first stage of load development in 308 Winchester with the Sierra 168 SMK HPBT with IMR 8208 XBR. We review the Incremental Load development data as well as the group that was achieved. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

This video covers how I prepare new brass for long range precision rifles. The first step in my load development is starting with quality brass and getting it ready for its first loading. This brass is for the new barrel that we just put in our Ruger Precision Rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. I cover […]

In this video we look over the 4AW Adjustable Bag Base. This device allows very fine adjustments of your rear bag to improve your precision shooting performance. I will be using this to improve my groups as we do more load development. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on […]

In this video we use the Hornady A-TIP in 6mm, Creedmoor to find a Match grade load. We use H4350 and CCI-250 primers to find a load well below 3/4 MOA. Velocity and group data are presented. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

In this video we use the Speer 150 gr Gold Dot in 30-06 Springfield. We use H4350 and CCI-BR2 primers to find a load below 3/4 MOA. Velocity and group data are presented. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

In this video we give 3 examples of the 10 Round Load Development Ladder Test. We cover examples in 6 Creedmoor, 30-06 Springfield, and 308 Winchester. Data is given for all examples. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

In this video we review the new equipment needed to reload 308 Winchester. Brass, die selection, projectiles and other various equipment is discussed. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

In this video I cover things that I wished I knew before I started reloading. There were several things that held me back when I just started reloading and in this video we cover 10 of them. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

In this video we cover the precision rifle stock upgrade of our 308 Winchester test platform. We install the MDT Skeleton Carbine Stock and cover all its features. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

In this video we review and demonstrate the Bald Eagle Rest. We upgraded our front rest to improve our groups. This rest has leveling legs as well as a gross and fine height adjustments as well as windage. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.

In this video we demonstrate and review the Precision Primer Gauge by Accuracy One. This gauge allows you measure primer pocket depth, primer thickness, and primer installed depth. Bolt Action ReloadingJust a guy at his reloading bench. I primarily focus on long range reloading.