John’s Hand Loading

A quick overview of the Ruger Wrangler, .22LR, single action, revolver. A good plinking gun that I really like. I show what the Cerakote looks like after my first range trip and cleaning (66 or 72 rounds fired from brand new) and the wear on the coating is a bit disappointing. Overall I really like […]

Slow motion clips of shooting the Mosin Nagant M44 that I installed a “Scout Sight” on, with a Red Dot sight installed. 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 […]

In this video I unbox the Uberti Remington New Model Army in .44 Caliber, from Taylor’s and Company. I show the packaging, the brand new, oil soaked revolver, then what it looks like after a quick cleaning and wipe down. It appears to be very well made. This model is all steel and has a […]

Part 2 of my load development series for the Russian M44 scout rifle. Showing the components I will be using and a discussion on developing safe hand loads and using reputable sources of data. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting […]

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 […]

A quick “Thank You” to everyone for their support and kindness and an update. I will continue making videos, but have been very busy with personal things. I can’t wait to finish some of the videos I have planned. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle […]

Remington Model 29 shotgun that has seen better days. The internals are broken and I am going to refinish the stock and re-blue the metal. Leave a comment or message if you are interested in seeing videos of the process used to refinish and re-blue the gun. I will film it and post videos of […]

Part one of the Winchester Model 12 Project. I show how I am cleaning the trigger group and breech bolt. This is the second video on this project. More to come. 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, […]

In this video I show what the parts look like after soaking in kerosene and scrubbing with a toothbrush. Also how the butt plate is cleaning up. 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 […]

In this video I show how I am rubbing the stock with boiled linseed oil. I am filling in the bare spots in the finish with linseed oil and letting it dry before applying the next coat. I will do this as many times as I need until I get a better finish that I […]

Thank you to Charlie Brass Stuffer for the generous “1911 Care Package” he sent me. Very much appreciated and my 1911’s will be well fed. Thank you very much. You are awesome. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and […]

In this video I install an adjustable rear sight on a beautiful, old, Colt 1911. The procedure I show worked for this particular sight and may be a help to someone with a similar issue and set up. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged […]

The first test of my new “Denim bullet trap” with cast lead, 230 grain round nose bullets. I manage to catch one bullet, though the others pass through. The idea is sound I just need to execute it better next time. Very interesting to see the 45 auto bullets pass through multiple layers of folded […]

A 1943 Izhevsk Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine being fired. You can see the shockwave hit the camera. Obligatory fireball included. 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 […]

In this video I show my gen 3 G19 that started having a very hard trigger. The gun still fires and operates fine, just with a hard “clicky” spot at the end of the trigger pull. It feels like it comes up on a hard stop before firing. It used to be smooth and clean. […]

This video is designed to show someone how to clean a semi automatic pistol. It is generic and meant to be general instructions for someone who has never done it before or is unsure of their technique. I hope it is a help to someone. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a […]

In this video I show how to field strip and reassemble a traditional style 1911 pistol. 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 […]

My first jug test shooting 45 auto, 230 grain, round nose, cast lead, powder coated bullets, from a 5 inch barrel 1911. Average velocity for these loads is 762 fps over the chronograph but most are around 775 fps. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle […]

In this video I am cleaning and conserving a Model 1905 bayonet from 1913. This bayonet was manufactured by the Rock Island Arsenal and was designed to fit the 1903 Springfield 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 […]

This is quick overview of a New England Firearms Handi Rifle in .223 Remington in a “Survivor” stock. A short look at the rifle, just moments after it was welcomed into my home. I will make a follow up video showing disassembly and cleaning. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid […]

The Remington Model 29 Shotgun Project is completed now. A review of the results and a look at how it came out. Thanks for following along and watching my progress. 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, […]

The next steps (part 2) in the Remington Model 29 shotgun project. Disassembly and preparing the stock for refinishing. Using lemon oil on the stock to show how it cleans and enhances the wood for stocks that may not need to be refinished. Sanding and cleaning the stock prior to adding finish. John's Hand LoadingJohn […]

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 and reassemble a 1911 frame and show the upgraded sear, hammer and beaver tail grip safety. This includes a quick discussion on polishing the sear and fitting the grip safety into the frame. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged […]