John’s Hand Loading

Today I want to share how I clean my brass cartridge cases, inexpensively and thoroughly, without the use of mechanical devices or expensive equipment. I want to say up front, I see the benefit of ultrasonic cleaners and brass tumblers that have special solutions or stainless steel pin tumbling media. I am not trying to […]

A quick review of the black powder paper cartridge kit I bought from Guns Of The West. I like it and recommend it. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes […]

In this video I show how to swap the frame (grip module) on a Sig Sauer P365. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom and a good […]

Savage 110 Tactical .308 Winchester updated with Nikon scope, Weaver rings, eBay muzzle brake, 5 round PMAG and AVAWO 6-9 inch bipod. Accufit stock inserts added and review of accuracy including targets from 100, 200 and 300 yards. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged […]

A quick video showing how to measure case length prior to re-using brass. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom and a good sense of humor.

Using the NOE gas check seating die and sizing lead cast bullets with the Lee sizing die. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom and a good […]

Using the Lee Safety Powder Scale. Leveling, zeroing, setting and reading the scale. How to use the accurate, affordable, Lee safety powder scale. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes […]

A quick video review of the powder measure stand I purchased, hand made by TreeTopFlier. Excellent craftsmanship, worth every penny. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom […]

Using the Lee Collet Neck Sizing Die to size 308 Winchester brass. I show how to set up and use this die. This is the next step in reloading 308 Winchester rifle cartridges. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles […]

In this video I disassemble and clean the NEF Handi Rifle. I show how to remove the ejector and how to remove the stock. The barrel and receiver are cleaned and oiled and the bore is cleaned. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. […]

A video showing how I set up and use the Lee Universal Neck Expanding die. The die is used for flaring cases so they can easily accept lead cast bullets and gas checked bullets without damaging the powder coating or shaving the lead from the bullets. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was […]

The start of my 7.62 X 54R cast bullet load development for the 1946 M44 rifle. This is part 1 of a multi part series. Using the Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook and hand cast lead bullets to find a load and fine tune it to get the best groups. Also a discussion of the limitations of the 4 MOA optic.

A closer look at the fit and finish of the Tisas 1911. This model is called the ZIG PC 1911 and Duty SS45R. It has a forged stainless steel frame and slide and appears to be very well made and high quality. The fit and finish is excellent. This video examines the slide, frame and […]

Using Lee resizing lubricant and Lee full length sizing die to size cartridge cases. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom and a good sense of humor.

Using the Lee Ram Prime to prime 308 Winchester cases, explaining how to set it up and use it. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom and […]

In this video I go over the basics of bullet powder coating, showing what you need and how to get started powder coating your own bullets. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the […]

Unboxing the Tisas ZIG PC 1911 Duty SS45R. A very high quality stainless steel 1911 in .45 auto. The fit and finish are excellent for such a ‘budget friendly’ pistol. The parts all appear to be well made and well fit in this ‘Series 70’ style 1911 with forged frame and slide. It has a […]

In this video I disassemble, clean and reassemble the Winchester 94 22 from my earlier video “Winchester Model 94 Conservation” Hopefully this will help someone who has one of these lever guns take care of it and not be afraid to deep clean it. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid […]

How I powder coat rifle bullets, from start to finish. Powder coat, water quench and gas check. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom and a good […]

Removing the rear sight and installing a scout mount sight base to the Russian M44. Detailed removal and installation. Mounting a red/green dot optic to the base. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and […]

This is a video of me disassembling and cleaning a Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom and a good sense […]

Savage 110 Tactical rifle, 24 inch barrel, 308 Winchester, unboxing. Purchased new in 2019 and filmed as it was opened up. Original music in the video written, played and recorded by John. All rights to the music belong to me. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a […]

Cleaning Brass Cases by hand with homemade cleaning solution. Dawn soap, lemon juice and hot water, clean brass safely and effectively. This is my process for cleaning brass cases prior to re-using them and reloading them. My hope is this video helps people understand how to use this method or their own similar method to […]

Today I present part two in my series on getting started reloading: “Picking the needed equipment”. Hopefully you already read part one and decided to continue. In everything we do let us remember to do things safely and carefully. My guidelines here are to help you pick the needed equipment to reload your own ammunition […]