BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO RELOADING 300 BLACKOUT

[@dannie3117]

6 years later this is a great video. Well thought out and easy to understand. I am going to start loading 300 blackouts and you have helped me have a good picture of what I need to know. Thanks

[@pbc1951]

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[@johnhfish79]

Thank you for posting this! I've never looked into reloading until I bought a 300 blackout. Very good job of dumbing things down for a beginner and making it less scary.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks for watching and posting!

[@randybauer1602]

For a beginner, you are doing a fine job. I have been reloading for over 40 years on single stage, turret and Dillon and could not find a thing wrong with what you are doing. Primer pocket and case brushing, not needed every reload, only when buildup is noted and the tumbler will usually handle it. And safety first is a great mode. I was a little hesitant about making my own Blackout brass, but your method seemed a snap. I may give it a try, as I must have more than a couple thousand rounds of brass. Very good job BullitMcQueen. Keep it up.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thank you randy, it's always nice to hear from someone who knows more than I do. I'll probably do an update video to this one soon. I'm going to start crimping my 300's and I also want to show how I gauge the cases now. I've had a few comments about that and I should probably show that I do those steps.

[@randybauer1602]

I was curious about that as the crimp die is included for a reason. It kind of works like a girdle, so don't over do it, just snug them up. The recoil can shake the rounds up in the magazine and the bullets could loosen and bind if you don't.

[@ZombieTacticalStore]

I recently did my first batch of 300 reloads. It's so much fun. Almost therapeutic. Stay safe & Stay ready! :)

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks!

[@DS-jh1bp]

Was think the same!

[@adonian]

ASMR

[@elwhastrummer]

The last few years has brought in much information for reloading US's 7.62x39, especially in the realm of subsonic and suppressed loads. And, if you're new to reloading, these types of vids are invaluable, basic safety and common sense. I've been at this hobby now 30 years, yet getting into 300AAC make it all new and exciting. Good video, appreciate all the great information.

[@jakebaxendale2911]

This was the perfect video man; I'm in the process of getting all the gear and info put together to start doing this my self, very informative and thought out. This helped me out a ton!

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks Jake! I appreciate you watching and glad the video helped!

[@muslimhater2621]

I am an experienced reloader reloading 308 for accuracy and i find your video most informative and enlightening. I have seven AR 15's five of which i built myself. I recently purchased a 300 Blackout upper and want to explore the plethora of options available for this round. I love you using the term "throwing charges" which tells me you are NOT so new to this as you make out LOL Well Done.

[@daveb9370]

Just an observation - you should chamfer and deburr after cutting cases and before forming the neck. You dont want any chips in your sizing die.

[@bullittmcqueen]

+Dave Bogusky Thanks for the tip

[@Iceberg050]

Dave B if you use carbide dies, a cheap 2” cutoff saw and a jig, the mouth of the cases don’t need to be chamfered. Loaded thousands of rds with no damage to my 300 AAC dies!

[@jgbi74]

I started reloading because the affordable 300 blkout was not in any where I looked. So I had already bought a lee single stage press with all the goodies and then started buying dies for the weapons that I own. The hardest one to find was and still is the 300 black out dies. But I found a set of Foresters while I was trucking thru Tennessee at the Out post armory. I have watched several videos on reloading and talked to several people who have been reloading for years. I have been given several thousand 223/5.56 brass cases that I can use as 5.56/223 or 300 blackout. So I have been busy with several different bullet weights and powder weights for both calibers. You do a great intro video which will help anyone who wants to save .25 cents a round or more on ammo.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks for your comments. Reloading 300 BLK is fun and educational, it really helped me reload 223 as well.

[@randybauer1602]

I have been reloading for 40 years and you did a great job of explaining the basics to your audience. You are correct to stress the safety aspect and I am the same way. I understood everything you said, but it was the basics so all you out there, these steps take time and patience so read your manuals on setting each die, scale, powder thrower, and cutting and chamfering. The equipment is only as good as YOU set it.

[@bullittmcqueen]

+Randy Bauer Thanks Randy

[@George1mac]

Excellent video....I have been loading for over 20 years and I still have not gone to a progressive type press. As said in comments, this is a relaxing hobby and the time I spend is not rushed. I still take the time to weigh each charge of powder...some will scoff at that, but each to their own. When I first started, it was for target loads, so considerable time was spent figuring out the "perfect" OAL for the gun and distance from the rifling for seating. Some 0000 steel wool and makeshift holders for your drill and or just hand hold polishing of the brass after chamfering adds icing to the cake. I still like hand priming due to "feeling" it bottom out in the case. These days, I have stayed with loading my hunting rounds in .308 and .243 primarily, so not so much time is spent being perfect....not to be confused with short change safety measures!!! I just bought an AR and a Ruger 300 blk in the bolt action American, so I am venturing into the .223 and 300 blk. I will probably work up a load for the 300 that is as precise as the gun will let me......

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks George!

[@nathanielharrisii5076]

Yeah I just recently brought a 300 blackout upper and I'm definitely about to get into reloading. great video. thanks !

[@bullittmcqueen]

+Nathaniel Harris II Thanks!

[@CNHSshotputter]

Thanks for the information! I don’t shoot my rifle as much as I’d like and have been looking into reloading - this was EXACTLY what I needed to assess what I would need to get into this. Thanks again and safe shooting!

[@RT6Speed]

Great video. I just bought a .300 AAC and I want to start reloading. Thankfully I have an older brother that has been reloading for years and years (last count I think he had 4 progressive loaders). He's also buying a .300 upper for his AR. You made a really good video, thanks!

[@Dj-xb6zt]

Thank you for putting this video together. Excellent presentation and subject matter. As a new reloaded myself this has helped me get a foothold on where to begin. Please keep the vids coming.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Dj127 Thanks for the comments!

[@skullkid73]

BullittMcQueen Props and great info! Whats that song in your INTRO?

[@jeffw5947]

Thanks a ton for your straight forward insight into reloading the 300 BLK. Though I am not new to shooting or hunting, I am to reloading. Oddly enough I started partly looking into reloading for the same reason. The other reason was the ammo that feeds, cycles, and shoots out of my rifle was all over the map for being in stock. Again I appreciate you taking the time to layout the basics in a practical manner.

[@Steve-hf4bq]

Great vid! Im about to start reloading my 300 ammo and this was a great refresher vid.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks Super Steve!!

[@johnsgm2]

Very Good video. I have watched this a few times before I started reloading and then again after I started reloading 300 blk. Learned several things from it. Not sure why some people feel the need to be a negative Nancy because they do something a little different than you. Thanks for the time and effort that you put in to it and the time, effort and $$$ that it has saved me.

[@bullittmcqueen]

+Gary Johnston Thanks Gary! I appreciate that comment

[@selfmindead66]

Thanks for making and posting this video. Just dove into shooting 300AAC and this was a huge help in getting organized to dive into reloading. You're the man!

[@bullittmcqueen]

+selfmindead66 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@treasureseekerintheway3515]

I appreciate the time you spent making this video, it is professional, and you have done a great job at conveying safety. You have a new sub!

[@bullittmcqueen]

Josh Lind Thanks Josh!

[@jabixl]

I have loaded over a million rounds in my 30 yrs of reloading , and have reverted back to lee . Nice to see you are doing the same thing for the Blackout... good job !!!!.

[@iinRez]

Much obliged sir. Good videos -Concise and to the point decent camera angles and purely informative, keep it up and thank you!

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thank you for watching!

[@GoldenClays1]

Good Job. After seeing some of the comments you got, thought I would chime in. You are doing everything right. Just make sure your cases are trimmed somewhere between 1.368 (Max) and 1.348 (Min). I usually settle on 1.358 - 1.360. They work every time.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I have found good luck from 1.360

[@GoldenClays1]

Welcome.

[@m118lr]

I had the exact same decisions to make: Single VS Progressive; well KNOWING I was going to pursue this as a very serious hobby (and the press, components, etc would eventually be handed down to my son..early 30’s & also a shooter), it didn’t make sense to me to buy a single KNOWING I would advance later TO a different/progressive press. So, I jumped in with BOTH feet and purchased a Dillon RL550. BEST decision I’ve made before I even started. I’ve never understood what the big deal is because you CAN USE THE DILLON (or any for that matter) AS A SINGLE STAGE. The MAIN thing is take it slow, pay VERY close attention ‘cause things can bite you very fast..!

[@kevovernon]

Great presentation and explanation in a short but informative video for us newbies. I am now subscribed to the channel. Thanks again!

[@kauaigold]

Great, informative video! I recently started forming 300AAC cases as well using a reloadimizer jig (though yours looks easier to use). The only recommendation I would make is ditch that god-awful Lee Case Lube and get you some Lanolin oil+99%isopropyl alcohol. I HATED having to clean that Lee gunk off my cases (not to mention brushing out inside the neck). The lanolin oil/alcohol in a cheap sprayer works MIRACLES dude, for real and its cheap AF. Keep up the good work!

[@bullittmcqueen]

+kauaigold thanks for the tip!

[@jordanrader3603]

Thank you, this was an awesome and informative video. My wife is finally letting me get my first AR and I've been hearing a lot of good thing about the 300 blackout so I hope to work toward that caliber option in addition to the 5.56. I'll definitely be saving my brass for when I can reload both cartridges.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Sounds awesome!

[@elwhastrummer]

2021, and I'm reloading my 300AAC for about 30-35 cents a round for jacketed bullets. As soon as I start molding and PC'ing my bullets, as I'm scrounging my lead, will bring the price down to around 20 cents. And, that was after investing in store bought brass instead of cutting down 5.56 range brass and dealing with the possible neck size problems, case length issues, etc.. I'm having a blast reloading 300AAC, and getting some real accurate results with my supersonic loads, out to 250-300 yards, using 110-130gr hollow points and polymer tjpped stuff. Why buy ammo from gougers, when you can make better, less expensive ammo yourselves? And

[@MMCUSN]

Great vid. Well done. Beginners MOST definitely need to read read read before you start. Get as many points of view as possible (just because it is on the internet doesn't make it true). Some guys will talk your ear off and not say anything worth listening to. Go with basic equipment like you have, if you upgrade you always have them for back up. Plan out where you are going to have your reloading station and storage of powder and primers. Some states have regs for how much you can store and where and in what. Just getting into 300 blackout myself. A little apprehensive about it some loads are compression loads and I never messed with that before. Cheers.

[@stopasking8139]

Excellent video. Just wish I could find any of these items. I bought a 750xl dillon kit about 6 months ago and have not found a single item of reloading material including powder, brass, bullets etc. It's all just gone and the stores say the same people come buy it all weekly just to stockpile it or sell it on gunbroker for a drastically higher price.

[@texw4062]

Every time I watch a video on reloading, I'm always, like, WOW!!! that's a ton of work and equipment for something that can destroy you if you do it wrong. They always spend about 5 minutes on each bullet between picking it up off the dirt, cleaning it, resizing, checking size, add cleaning agent, polishing, lubricating, fitting, checking size again, deburring, clean lube off, recutting, priming, checking primer, powder (check the weight of each charge by hand), bullet loading/crimping, final check/exam. I'm like I'll just buy the damn bullets. And if you get cross eyed and do just one of these steps wrong, you're blown.

[@corsair12760]

You're funny in 2021

[@texw4062]

@@corsair12760 I'm also broke. LOL

[@AKGUY47]

Very well put together video. I just started reloading myself and bought Lee progressive off of amazon. But I already am hand primming and using a lee perfect powder measure like you have. I learned a hard lesson in checking each round once loaded. I had a bullet lodge in the barrel then fired another one right behind it. Barrel stayed together but it bulged at the gas block where the first bullet stopped. Only real damage was my hearing, I was shooting suppressed so no hearing protection. It seems I had a lite powder charge in the first round. Now I weigh every round to make sure they are the same.

[@bullittmcqueen]

AKGUY47 You can never be too careful when reloading. All it takes is one lapse.

[@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor]

As a 'advanced' reloader and among the first on the 300 AAC bandwagon craze I wanted to say this is a great video on the subject. I agree anyone could load/reload 300 AAC for virtually the same price or less of 5.56x45/223 (30 caliber projectiles are even easier to find and hardcast for subsonic even cheaper). Personally I like the black brass on Gunbroker but then again I'm 'invested' in that.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks so much for posting, and I'm glad you liked my video. I love reloading 300BLK!

[@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor]

BullittMcQueen You have done a great job. I especially like the load log book towards the end. There's some great electronic versions (Reloading Assistant on my droid) that allow both load data as well as a calculator that determines your costs by simply plugging in your costs. Never enough emphasis on check, recheck and recheck when loading your own ammunition and after nearly 30 years doing it I have yet had a load not work as intended.

[@frankmoralesiii3180]

You said low end of 15 gr. powder? I’m looking at my Hornady book 10th edition. According to my book the low end for WIN 296 and the 150 gr. FMJ-BT is 12.7gr and high is 16.0gr.

[@williamtaylor4606]

You give a lot of great information. I agree with checking and rechecking you lengths and amount of powder at each step. Great video.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks William! I appreciate your comments!

[@natnewsome4308]

Excellent Video. Great production quality and easily followed. Thank you sir.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Nat Newsome Thank you!

[@vtblacksmithcom]

Thank you. Very well put. Love reloading 300 too. Have a good day

[@norme2681]

I thought " oh no another rookie video", but this a really good video. Like you the biggest reason to push me toward reloading is the 300 Blackout. I am thinking about a turret press and using it in single mode til I get the hang of it.

[@bullittmcqueen]

+Norm E Thanks Norm!

[@esmcrorey]

Thank you for your post. I really enjoyed and appreciated it. Will be loading my own rounds soon.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Have fun!

[@pjhigginsjr]

Very informative as always Mac! I really enjoy all of your videos, I have learned a lot from you. Keep them coming please! Thanks, PJ

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks for always watching PJ!

[@phoneguytim8231]

I currently reload .223 ammo and am seriously considering getting a 300 blackout pistol. I appreciate the video and will bookmark this for future use. Thanks and stay safe.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks Tim. If you already load 223 then get the case jig and saw and you'll be set. For some reason I can load 300 faster than 223. It's a lot of fun making the cases and loading those big fat 308 bullets as well!

[@effectspedals]

Nice instructional video and it's fun to see folks with interesting hobbies... and saving money. It's a therapeutic, semi-mindless activity once you get it down and even stress reducing. Cool.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks for watching! You're right reloading helps relieve stress, at least for me anyways

[@civicsr2cool]

Thank you for this video. As you were walking through all of the tools I was able to just google each one and that helped tremendously to see the bigger picture on everything I need to get started 🤘

[@paulthorla9569]

The main great thing I love about reloading is that you can maximize the accuracy of you rifles. Each rifle love certain powders, bullet weight, and powder amount.Great case lube: (1 part pure lanoline) to (12 parts 99% isopropyl Alcohol). Both from amazon. Also is safe for hands/non toxic.

[@christiand6510]

Times have definitely changed😂

[@mikebell611]

Hope all is well Mac. Just so you know, after all these years Im just now starting to reload for real. Ive played around and reloaded before but only a few rounds here and there. I have a lot more equipment and knowledge now.

[@bullittmcqueen]

mike bell thanks mike, miss you guys, you on a Dillon 650?

[@mikebell611]

@@bullittmcqueen yea. Still haven't set it up yet :(

[@IGATECK]

Thank you very much, I'm about to start reading my self for the first time and this video was great and very detailed.. subscribed Thanks

[@allen6173]

Skimmed thru the comments and couldn't see where anyone had mentioned it so I will. A very important and inexpensive component in your reloading is a case gauge. I highly recommend your getting one and using it for every round you make including AFTER you seat the bullet. Why? Because the wall thickness varies with the brass and since some is thicker than others it may result in a round not seating in the chamber of your rifle. Yeah, a headache. Very good move, running your finger over the primer once it's seated. A high primer in a rifle with a free floating firing pin is just as subject to a slam fire as a primer that is too soft. And, yes, I also recommend the CC#41. But if you feel good about the Winchester primer, so be it. Yes, I know many people use the Win primers and never had any problem. One last thing for your consideration. If you're going to reuse your cases, and I'm pretty sure you will be, you might want to get a primer pocket uniforming tool and a flash hole deburring tool. These steps need be done only once per case. As you're finding out, handloading is a lot of fun and gives a lot of satisfaction. Also, it seems there's always something new to learn. I've been doing it since '72 and I'm still learning.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks for your kind comments. I have a set of case gauges, just didn't mention them in the video.

[@ScottPray]

This video got me into reloading the 300. Thanks

[@hagenoft]

Once you cut 223 and use it for 300, about how many times about could you reload the brass?

[@bullittmcqueen]

Probably 4 or 5, you just need to keep an eye on your brass for signs of weakness just like you would any cases.

[@randlecarr3257]

And you can anneal it to get a few more cycles. More stuff to buy.

[@e.miller8943]

I would suggest new (or even seasoned) reloaders need a reloading manuel. Lee makes a good one but there are others. Manuels will fill in possible knowledge gaps such as how to look for pressure issues and cartridge lengths.

[@ghostwalkerairsofttech1947]

beginners ...good advice starting on a single stage...or even a manual turret...reloading rifle has too many steps and leaves room for error esp with powder charges. This is how I taught my son.

[@jaytansy7061]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing your information and experience!

[@bullittmcqueen]

jay tansy Thanks Jay!

[@JabariHunt]

Great video! Quick question, do you anneal your cases? I've read in forums that when forming 300 Blackout cases you should anneal them since you cut off the section that was annealed at the factory.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Jabari Hunt I havent been. Havent seen the need so far. I've read both sides of the debate though.

[@controlthenight]

Thanks for the video. A trick an old timer showed me was to get a spray bottle, dump 16oz of rubbing alcohol into it and then cut the bottom off the tube of Lee lube and dump it in. Shake it up and you have and you have an inexpensive, easy to apply spray lube.

[@bullittmcqueen]

+FASTnLOUDn330 Nice idea, thanks!

[@PBScenarioScene]

Great video!! My input: I would certainly deburr (inside and out) right after cutting the 5.56/.223 brass. It's much easier on your sizing die and the brass. Make sure your scale is on a different table than your worktable. You can get the Hornady 150gr FMJBT in a 250ct from Midsouth Shooters for about 19.5 cents each. You can buy a BULK pack of 2100 for about 17.5 cents each. Powder Valley HAS (in stock) the 2018 AMax bullets for $31.xx / 100 ( 31 cents each with a pretty good shipping rate) I would recommend IMR 4227 for the Horandy 150gr FMJBT ;)

[@PBScenarioScene]

*Hornady 208 AMax....not "2018"

[@bullittmcqueen]

PBScenarioScene Great info thanks!

[@reservantes]

I am going to start reloading this round myself and I find your video very useful. I have one question for you being that I am using your same components. How did you settle on your OAL? My Hornady Data gives an OAL of 2.220 and Sierra gives an OAL of 2.040 for the 150gr fmjbtgk but does not have data for 296 or H110 in this bullet weight.

[@boyx01sdad]

I too, am using the same components and have found no min overall length or a oal for FMJBT on the hodgdon website. can you please help?

[@bullittmcqueen]

Kelly Webb when i get home i'll look in my data book and give you my sources, etc. i can't remember off the top of my head. but remember what works for me may not work for you, always use caution!

[@skywalker2995]

I am completely new to reloading. Which is even better I am starting on 300 aac blackout. Can you shoot a video on what kind of gun powders and Primers you can you and the difference between a AR15 primer and power compared to .338 power and primer?

[@samwagner31]

There's no specific powder for a specific caliber. The difference in powders is burn rate. A faster burn rate equals higher pressure faster (ideal for pistols and sbrs) a slower burn rate is ideal for longer barrels because the powder is still burning and creating pressure all the way through the barrel. It's a balancing act, you also have to consider bullet weight. You can't have a super slow burning powder and a fat bullet because you need power to give the fatter bullet momentum. I would recommend you read some reloading books. I like the nosler books personally.

[@mmpatriot2170]

That was very interesting. I’ve just picked up a 300 Blackout upper and look forward to shooting it. Mostly suppressed. Ammo is expensive at over a dollar per round. What is a ballpark number to budget to set up to reload? 2021. Thanks 👍

[@DerekRC]

Hi Mac I noticed that you didn't factory crimp. Is that not necessary?

[@natenutron]

I just started, but I'm just stopped as well. I use headspace gauges and for some reason, some are in spec and others are a bit out with headspace.

[@dogfather68]

Great instructional video for the beginner and budget in mind loader. When you reamed your crimped primer pockets, was there a chance to over ream, or did the reamer prevent you from doing that?

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks! My reamer setup works great. All the pockets I've reamed have been perfect

[@larrynunez3384]

what is the part number to the starting kit you purchased?

[@dxpvxo711]

Go with rcbs if you're gonna do it

[@johnsmith-qm1mr]

Could you share what was the cost for initial start up buying equipment. And how has it been finding powder bullets casings and primers in the firearms and ammo shortage

[@keytonbrown7975]

Great video, there was a lot of useful information. Thanks.

[@martyhelms78]

Looks like the 300 blackout talk forum is down. Where else can I buy the jig from?

[@TOBORE8THMAN]

If you set up your jig just right, you won't have to trim your cases to length after reforming. Also, I would suggest you debur your cut brass before you run it through your depriming/resizing die.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks for the tip!

[@cabeer]

Great video. Thanks for putting it together. It persuaded me to finally get into reloading myself. I was wondering if you could tell me what you do with crimped or staked primer pockets, though. Do you swage or ream them and what specific tool do you use? Thanks again.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Chris Beer I ream them with a Hornady primer pocket reaming tool. I chock it in a drill bit, wedge the button on the drill so it stays on, and just pop the cases one after another. You can go through a lot of cases fast.

[@cabeer]

Thanks!

[@rjmprod]

Hey bud, it’s 2021 and the price and availability of ammo is high and scarce.....I toyed with the idea of reloading a few years ago just to know ho to do it, and I should have got my feet wet then. Today it’s hard to find dies, primers, powder and whole kits to get started.....I have the Brass, at least I saved from going to the range....what if any sites can you suggest for me to know exactly what dies I need to reload my own fired brass...any info on any of this would be appreciated and helpful..Thanx for a good video, God bless you and your family and God Bless America....I fear we will be facing hard times ahead.....thanks again.

[@jumpingspoon02]

You said you are using these right Hornady Bullets 30 Caliber (308 Diameter) 150 Grain Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail with Cannelure? If so are you going by the hornady book for the COAL or you seating them to the cannelure. I been reloading about 2 years. I recently bought those bullets and just loaded a test load with h110 which is mostly the same as win296 but I didnt not seat them to the cannelure. I did what the book stated to do.

[@bullittmcqueen]

I went back and looked at my load data, and I seated to 2.06 for COAL. The hot day book gave 2.22 I believe but if I remember correctly the rounds would not seat properly in my magazines. I also use the Sierra website for load data and they listed 2.04, so I used 2.06 to give myself some margin for error. That basically put me at the cannelure.

[@durchh7]

Good video and nice info! Would like to see time invested in 1 round and for 20 (common box quantity) reloading has always intrigued me, just not sure if its worth the time

[@durchh7]

If I were some crazy precise marksman I'm sure it'd be well worth it, but I'm far from it. Lol

[@Bosn1ac]

Good video. I just picked up my first 300AAC. It's a Daniel Defense M4 V5. And I will start reloading also. What is the start up cost for a beginner including all necessary tools?

[@bullittmcqueen]

In the system I am using, start up cost for equipment was around $200. Nicer single stage presses and progressive presses will run you closer to $500

[@mattlord2906]

Thanks for the information I am about to get a sig mcx in 556 but I am toying with the 300 blackout I can always convert it but if I can reload 300 blackout for the same or less price of 223 than I rather have the blackout to start with.

[@bullittmcqueen]

I usually recommend people start with 223, ammo much more readily available over the counter. 300BLK you are almost resigned to be a reloader just to shoot it.

[@code3responsevideos872]

When you cut down the 223 brass what tool do you use to make the new neck? Is that a special tool? Or does it come in a 300 die set?

[@3ull]

Thank you! Highly interested in learning this. Has the cost to produce such rounds changed much?

[@MrKalon52]

Great video. The only reason I want to reload is to save on subsonic 300 blackout. Doesn't look that hard. Thanks for taking the time to make it. How much for all the equipment?

[@bullittmcqueen]

I think I spent a little less than $300 to get started.

[@reformeddaddy]

How do you determine the appropriate depth for your case forming die

[@bullittmcqueen]

Buy the Hornady lock and load headspace bushing set and measure a loaded round from some factory ammo, then use that measurement as a starting point for forming your cases. Adjust the case forming die until you are hitting that measurement. You then use the gauges on fired brass from your rifle to see what the max case length should be to fit your chamber.

[@jamesvainrib131]

Just started reloading 300 Blackout. Using the same bullets you feature in your video. I am using IMR 4227 powder and using the load data that is in my Hornady 9th Edition Second Printing manual. COL is listed at 2.220 for the 150 Grain FMJBT. My cartridges are coming out more along the lines of the look and measurements of yours. Should I be concerned? Just do not want to make a mistake or do anything unsafe at this point. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks and a great video.

[@sjeverett75]

Full length sizing die unless you found a forming die that also happens to have a decapper. Also, if you didnt tumble your cases first, you run the risk of scratching the inside of your dies.

[@ciscoinferno]

how do you work your way up? like if you start at 15 gr., in what increments do you go up and why? also what are you trying to achieve by working your way up? how do you know when to stop working up?

[@bullittmcqueen]

Most published data has a minimum and a maximum charge. so I take the minimum and maximum and figure out a good set of intervals in between to give me about 5 or 6 different loads. i.e. if the min and max are about 1 grain apart, I will go up every 0.2g and do a load

[@hogman2276]

ciscoinferno I use the size of the case to determine. In the 300blkout on a 125 spt Speer, I had a .3 sweet spot.

[@fishsticksdelight]

should be annealing the brass when forming from 233 to 300

[@mandangalo803]

That’s tumbler is an amazing machine that does a wonderful job for the price. Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to wet tumble. That tumbler does all you need

[@noncom1993]

Great video...very informative and you are well spoken.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks DJ!!!

[@Sm1nts2escape]

Thanks for the great video. It was really helpful. I have been thinking about getting into reloading for some time and have been saving my cases and this video has finally helped me decide to take the plunge. Any chance you can provide a link to all the tools used in this video? Thanks again.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Check out the lee breech lock kit on amazon. That's where I got this one from

[@theman-pc2ej]

I cut down my .223 cases to make 300aac cases and it makes things very cheap. Also use left over .308 projectiles that i found wasnt where i wanted to be with my .308.. works out great but anymore 300aac isnt really all that expensive to shoot

[@signkutter]

Great vid Bullitt. Thanks alot

[@walksfletcher]

Good video, ran that trimmer way TOO Loong. W296 is EXACTLY the same as H110 Garage door should be closed when using a scale of any kind.

[@crash6669]

Thank you. Just getting started.

[@whodatsaints17]

Great video!! I really want to start reloading!!

[@therealboxinggrind942]

Looking for the little crow gunworks trimmer. Amazon has these: 300 norma mag, 300 prc, 300 rum, 300 wsm, 300 win mag. Are these for 300 blackout? If so, how do I know which one to pick?

[@WhiskyTangoFoxtrot33]

Great vid. I've been reloading 9mm, 45acp, and .223 for years. 300blk looks like it's next on my list. The only problem I've been having is finding the powder and 220gr bullets I want to use. They'll become available eventually I guess. I'm definitely gonna pick up that jig and mini chop saw. Thanks!

[@bullittmcqueen]

Thanks!

[@emtothedee]

wouldn't you want to stretch and reform before you put it in the trimmer? I am completely new to reloading so I dont know the answer, but it would seem like to make sure the neck is in the right place every time would be to stretch and reform it first then cut it to the exact length you want no?

[@bullittmcqueen]

No you want to cut it first

[@tmaretzki]

Good intro and vid to reloading. One correction, the item you referred to as a 'micrometer' is in fact a digital caliper. Micrometers have a much smaller range of measurement, tend to be more precise and expensive.

[@bullittmcqueen]

txgunslinger77 You're correct sir, thank you for watching!

[@SirNC89]

From advanced to beginner you are doing good, but I am precise on powder and the LEE scale that came with my kit is not accurate whatsoever.

[@belltower338lapua]

Hey BullittMcQueen, as you would be using an AR-15 for the .223 and 300 blackout, do you see the need to crimp your cases? as all the reloading manuals I have read say you should crimp for pump, leaver and auto loading actions as they chamber the rounds quite violently.

[@bullittmcqueen]

I do not crimp, I explained that a little bit further down in the comments.

[@Ckimball09]

Do you need the harbor freight mini saw if you have the 300 blk worlds finest trimmer? Just trying to figure out if they reach the same results or if they are used for different purposes.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Ckimball09 Yes, the harbor freight saw and jig cut the cases down to appropriate size for 300BLK. then you have to size the cases using a die and press and trim them using the world's finest trimmer (or other preferred trimmer).

[@04Silver]

Great Video - Can you tell me what die set you have there, and also what the Forming and Depriming die die is? Thanks

[@luisrios210000]

So if you buy 300 black out at the store already cut you skip some steps such as the transforming 223 to 300?

[@joshhebert410]

How does the 2.065 OAL shoot? Im also reloading the same 150 grain Hornady projectiles and having a hard time finding solid data with the 150s. I do know that the 2.065 OAL puts it right in the middle of the cannalure. Im also using Accurate 5744.

[@bullittmcqueen]

Josh Hebert They shoot just fine and fit PMAGs without any problem.

[@smsugolf]

Do you crimp your 300 Blackout rounds? If so, could you post another video showing your process? If you don't crimp, can you explain why you don't?

[@bullittmcqueen]

I don't crimp because it can degrade accuracy and the cases are formed properly so that the bullet wont get set back into the case.