People often ask us why we shoot.  Some folks golf, some collect stamps, we shoot.

This is the first video in a series I created that documents my experiences with reloading rifle cartridges for the first time. I’ve loaded thousands of pistol rounds in my life, but never for rifle. The rifle I’m using throughout this series is a T/C Compass chambered in .223/5.56 NATO. My barrel length is 22 […]

I am by no means an expert on rifle reloading. So when I found that my primers were backing out of the primer pocket, I scratched my head for quite a while until some tips from a few good friends here on TRN led me to investigate a headspace issue. I purchased the Hornady headspace […]

In this video of my series, we take a look at case trimming and determining our COAL for our specific firearms. This one is a bit long-winded, but I wanted to show my process in case anyone has some tips or ideas for me to try out. The bullets I’ve chosen to load are the […]

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 […]

This is an instructional video on how to properly install one of our Preferred Barrel prefit barrels that utilize a barrel nut for an adjustable shoulder to properly set headspace on factory actions.

About two years ago I built my first AR-15, it was a budget build that I acquired parts for one piece at a time as money permitted. It started with a trip to the barber shop, and then a walk across the street to the gun shop to drool on the glass cases. They had two Anderson lowers for a good price, and given Hillary was leading in the polling numbers, I slapped my CHL and debit card on the counter, completed the paperwork and walked away with the serialized beginning of a rifle.

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 […]

Casting the Accurate 45-200H & NOE 312440FN Creeker

Shooting some water jugs with 95 gr .356 HP’s from an MP mold sent to me by Cranky Cletus. No chronograph readings, but I can imagine they were in the 14-1500fps range or faster.  Shot through my Sub 2000 carbine with 16″ barrel. Mike TreenCasting, loading and powder coating in the great NW of Pa!!! […]

In this video we test for bullet expansion with our NOE hollow point bullets cast from Clip on Wheel Weight alloy. The test doesn't go as planned.

Preparation is the key to success in any endeavor; load development is no different. There are many steps that go into the preparation for load development. This post will discuss the steps in detail in relation to my Henry 45LC 50 Yard Hunting Load Development Series.

Uberti .22lr Silver Boy Lever Action

Here is the summary of the first rounds I loaded. Bullets and brass weight sorted, brass shoulder bumped and neck expanded with a mandrel to get .001” tension. Three charge weights each with two overall lengths. 2.810 and the long which was set .020” off the lands

Hey all, just trying out my prize from the Tacopocalypse challenge by Full.Lead.Taco. Not sure if you can tell or not but I’m happy as a kid locked in a candy shop!!! Mike TreenCasting, loading and powder coating in the great NW of Pa!!! I occasionally get to shoot if the wife, kids and grandkids […]

With all the new manufacturers producing AR15's and AR variants, I thought it might be nice to take a look at one that comes from a classic American firearms manufacturer.  With that in mind, in this article we're going to examine High Standard's HSA-15, an affordable American-made tactical rifle.

In this video we test multiple loads using Hodgdon 4227 and Accurate Arms #7 for the Henry. We find our load for expansion tests. It appears as though one load outperformed the other without me knowing it at the time, and now I have a question on my hands. Do I go for the 4227 […]

Today on Kentucky Ballistics we have some fun with the Big Horn Armory Model 89! In this video we show you a little about the gun and take you with us to shoot it for the first time. I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!

Hello everyone, I’m in the process of loading all my YouTube videos here to our website, and to BitChute.com. We had a YouTube live stream last night, and I had trouble getting on live. I’m not sure if I was doing something wrong, but I suspect it was the powers-that-be at the other, big site. […]

Evaluating brass in a pair of rifles that might make it to an upcoming Military Rifle Shoot.

Preferred Barrels 6.5 Creedmoor chamber comparison with factory ammo, groups, velocities and bullet jump. Preferred Barrelshttps://preferredbarrelblanks.com/ Preferred Barrels is a barrel manufacturer from southern Utah that specializes in blanks, contoured blanks and prefit barrels for a variety of bolt actions. Our company specializes in producing barrel blanks for precision firearms. We hold minimum tolerances across […]

I give an update on my Ruger American Ranch Gen 2 rifle in 300 Blackout. I had initial problems with feeding and some primer strike issues. I discuss the problems and what I believe are the solutions. Thanks for Watching. KFWI enjoy all things outdoors and gun related. I am a life long hunter and […]

Shooting @MnShootingSports 50 Yard Iron Sight Challenge. Get the target and give it a try. KFWI enjoy all things outdoors and gun related. I am a life long hunter and staunch supporter of self defense and the right to keep and bear arms. I am a Concealed Carry Instructor in the state of Kentucky and […]

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 […]