John’s Hand Loading

Using the Lee Universal Decapping die in a Lee single stage press. 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 […]

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 […]

In this video I compare smokeless pistol powder (CFE pistol) to Black powder pistol powder (Swiss 3Fg). I show the granules up close, discuss characteristics and differences, then show how a small pile of each (.5 cc) reacts to the flame from a match. This is not a scientific discussion, this is for education and […]

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 […]

There are a variety of videos, web pages and articles out there that can tell someone “How” to get started reloading ammunition. Even with all that is available, there is room for more and I want to give advice for newer people starting out, or those who have not started yet, but are thinking about […]

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 […]

Remington Model 29 shotgun project barrel re-bluing. The next step in the model 29 project, cleaning and re-bluing the barrel. Video of the process and how it looks before and after. 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, […]

Refinishing the stock with a hand rubbed, boiled linseed oil finish. The next step to completing my shotgun project. 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 […]

Overview of a 1946 Russian Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine. A look at some interesting stock markings and discussion of future video ideas for this rifle. 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. […]

In this video I load and shoot the .44 caliber Remington new model Army made by Uberti. The paper cartridges I use were made with cigarette papers and hair roller papers (two different types of paper). The caps I used had several problems while filming, you will see them not go off a couple times. […]

In this video I use Lee Liquid Alox to tumble lube cast lead bullets. I show how it is done and what they look like before and after tumbling. 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 […]

In this video I show how I use the Lee Value Turret Press to make .45 Auto cartridges. I show how to remove and install a turret and how to lube the ball bearing and turret with oil. The Lee Value Turret Press is a less expensive 4 hole turret press that is generally used […]

Charging the case and seating the bullet in a .308 Winchester cartridge. Using a Lee perfect powder measure and bullet seating die. Finishing the .308 Winchester cartridges started in the Lyman prep tool video. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting […]

Humorous wood crack stock fix, a blooper from my Remington Model 29 series. I hope you enjoy it. Slightly embarrassing how goofy it is. 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 […]

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.

This is a quick video unboxing a brand new Ruger Mark IV 22/45. 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.

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 the Lyman case prep multi tool to chamfer and de-burr cases. A nice tool for several case prep jobs. It has small and large primer pocket cleaning tools, small and large primer crimp removal tools and chamfer and de-burr tools. The parts store in the handle. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he […]

In this video I introduce my next project. I will be cleaning and conserving a Winchester model 12 made in the 1950’s. This is just the introduction. There will be several videos over the next few weeks showing my progress as I go along. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid […]

This is a quick look at a beautiful Colt 1911 National Match pistol. The man who owns it thinks it is a 1963 National Match Colt 1911 based on the serial number. The top of the slide and the rear sight are different than the examples I can find pictures of on line. It is […]

Successful test of the 200 grain (206) 45 auto, cup hollow point. Expansion to .724 inches at the largest part with an average width over .700 inches from starting diameter .452. I used the denim bullet trap behind one gallon of water. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is […]

Today I pose a question I would like you to think about. How much time do you have? I don’t mean the twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, we all have. No, not 168 hours a week. I mean how much time do you really have? Such as, how much time of […]

After more than 600 rounds I do a follow up review of the Ruger Wrangler single action revolver. I discuss the wear on the frame and cylinder, Ruger customer service and some things to know if you plan on buying one. The Wrangler is accurate and fun to shoot, worth every penny and highly recommended. […]