How to Reload .308 Winchester Ammo For Beginners

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K2 Defense

K2 Defense

Күн бұрын

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@notanybody8075
@notanybody8075 Жыл бұрын
Thanks dude, being messing around try to size my 7.62x39's and it just was not measuring up. Your gifted teachings solved my problems, Good advice here people.
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
Not Anybody, Happy this video helped! I’ve pinned your comment! Appreciate the positive feedback 👍🏻
@ej732
@ej732 Жыл бұрын
Clear and concise. Wish this video was around bout a decade ago.
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
@ej732 - glad you found this video helpful! 👍🏻
@ej732
@ej732 Жыл бұрын
@@k2defense Been about a year since Ive done any reloading, needed a refresher, this was perfect, thanks!
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
Welcome back from your hiatus! 👍🏻
@BradleY97.
@BradleY97. 13 күн бұрын
I’ve been reloading now on and off for about three years and always wondered where the dimples on my 223 brass neck were coming from and you answered my question!
@k2defense
@k2defense 13 күн бұрын
@BradleY97 - yeah it used to drive me nuts until I figured it out. They will blow out nicely. I think the most irritating thing was that the dimples would catch as they fed into the chamber. Glad this video helped! Happy reloading! 👍🏻
@EvilWhiteGuy7.62
@EvilWhiteGuy7.62 Жыл бұрын
I love 7.62nato…. My favorite surplus to buy… love trying all the different countries that have produced it for over 70-80yrs…. German dag and men…. Aussie adi… Brit radway green… South African r1m1… Portuguese fhm…. All awesome and clean good brass… some have berdan primers tho…. But for the most part the newer produced stuff is great brass for reloading 308
@ZildjianMan30
@ZildjianMan30 3 ай бұрын
This is the best beginner reloading tutorial out there. So many others offer great instruction, but they speak a thousand words per step. They mix in more advanced instruction and other tips not needed to just GET STARTED. Thank you! One question: do you have to crimp the .308 shells? If it's a choice, what's the difference - more assurance that the bullet will not fall out or get knocked crooked?
@k2defense
@k2defense 3 ай бұрын
@ZildjianMan30 - appreciate the compliment! As far as crimping, I crimp everything. I run the .308 in the AR platform so if I don’t apply a light crimp I’ll sometimes have ramp feed issues from the mag to the chamber. When I apply a light crimp that issue goes away. Yes, it also helps with projectiles being inadvertently pushed into the case by aggressive handling, storage, etc. Some reloaders may respond with other ideas, however, this works for me with zero issues. Just don’t over crimp as it could pressure issues. Hope this helps! 👍🏻
@ZildjianMan30
@ZildjianMan30 3 ай бұрын
@k2defense That makes sense. I'm hoping to finally get into reloading. I have almost everything required to get started saved to a wishlist. Waiting for the big, end of year sales.
@k2defense
@k2defense 3 ай бұрын
@ZildjianMan30 - awesome! Keep us all posted on your progress! We’ll love to hear how you’re doing! 👍🏻
@rudolphferdinand3634
@rudolphferdinand3634 Жыл бұрын
I have removed ALL from my dies the decapping pin to prevent overworking the neck inside instead I use Lee's Collet Die for more than 25 years of reloading (33 years as of this month). 308 W is my new reloading challenge cartridge.
@Bigdaddylobo1
@Bigdaddylobo1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've only reloaded straight walled cartridges to this point. This was helpful to get me started on necked ones. Thanks again!
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
@Bigdaddylobo1 - glad this was helpful! 👍🏻
@bunkerman99
@bunkerman99 Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. I'm real experienced with shotgun reloading but clueless as to rifle reloading. Good job. Learned a lot.
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
@bunkerman99 - appreciate the feedback. Glad you found this video helpful! 👍🏻
@InLineFabrication
@InLineFabrication 2 жыл бұрын
Great .308 tutorial. I spy some InLine Fabrication gear in there too which makes it even better. 😁
@k2defense
@k2defense 2 жыл бұрын
Love my InLineFabrication products! Makes life so much easier! I’ll do a review this winter. Any requests?
@David-if4vj
@David-if4vj Ай бұрын
I've never reloaded before and this video is super helpful. Thank you so much
@k2defense
@k2defense Ай бұрын
@David-if4vj - I’m glad you found this video helpful! Make sure to take a look at the rest of the videos on this channel! 👍🏻
@David-if4vj
@David-if4vj Ай бұрын
@k2defense already did 😎 now I just have to pick up some reloading equipment
@k2defense
@k2defense Ай бұрын
Awesome! 👍🏻
@johnspencer9231
@johnspencer9231 7 ай бұрын
New to reloading. Thanks for your step by step instruction. Subscribed and Liked!
@k2defense
@k2defense 6 ай бұрын
@johnspencer9231 - Awesome! Welcome to the channel! 👍
@Protectyour6
@Protectyour6 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I was having bolt feed issues on my .308 and the small base die cured that problem.
@gunztommiegunz
@gunztommiegunz 11 ай бұрын
I use a Lee 4 piece resizing die and then I don’t use the resized after once fired as it’s a bolt action and have been formed to my chamber
@k2defense
@k2defense 11 ай бұрын
Hello, Many reloaders do this when reloading to their specific rifle. This extends case life by only neck sizing the case. Appreciate the comment! 👍🏻
@richardbunnn4asx
@richardbunnn4asx Жыл бұрын
I use the RCBS small base X dies for 30-06, 308 and 223Rem. For many years and for many thousands of rounds. in ARs, M-1, and M1A
@mrsmile7771
@mrsmile7771 Жыл бұрын
So could you keep a completed round at your desk to use as a guide for setting your crimp and seat die? Wouldn't that save allot of effort. Then you can double check your first rounds with the calipers to make shure your at the right col and presto you just set your press in half the time.
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
Damned Angel - I take it a step further and use locking rings. Once you set them, you can forget them. All you need to do is screw the die into the press and off to the races you go. To your point, the main idea with reloading is consistent repeatability. Thanks for the comment! 👍🏻
@dalebender7726
@dalebender7726 Жыл бұрын
Better NOT to have powder and primer in a 'dummy' round... just saying 👍
@stephenburton3829
@stephenburton3829 Жыл бұрын
Was wondering why you did not include a step to check the formed case in a gage to confirm it is meeting headspace specs? When I first started reloading 308/7.62 Nato, with my 1st batch of 300, many would not allow the bolt to close. Bought a Hornady cartridge check gage.. found the ones that would not chamber, failed the check. Ended up pulling all of them apart, and carefully ran them thru the process again.. I figured I was not running the case all the way into the die. Problem solved. Now, when I do a batch, especially if I am using fired 7.62 nato brass, I check every single case. Sometimes, no matter how many times I resize a case in question, it fails the gage check. Those I toss. All of my dies are Lee Brand for all the calibers I reload.
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
Hello Stephen Burton, Great question. I usually use a case gage or the plunk test. I missed it. Thanks for brining it to my attention! 👍🏻
@Alexandre-if3bh
@Alexandre-if3bh 2 жыл бұрын
I like your video but the begining with your voice low and then you increase the volume and bam the sound logo full volume😆
@k2defense
@k2defense 2 жыл бұрын
Hello @user-dd1hk3mg8s! Thank you for the feedback! I’ve let my editor know and we’ll get that fixed. Appreciate you bringing it to our attention!
@beebester4106
@beebester4106 Жыл бұрын
Great video and i like your simple but efficient set up. Ive watched the end of the video many times an I can't quite understand the difference between the seating and the crimping. It looks like your doing the same thing.
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
I explain how to do both at the same time. Some folks don’t like doing it that way. First seating, then crimping, then setting it to seat and crimp simultaneously. It’s tricky until you get the hang of it. 👍🏻
@josephiacovelli5395
@josephiacovelli5395 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the info.. I have a question maybe you could answer. My local sporting goods store sells recycled 7.62 nato head stamped brass in a package labeled .308Win. Can I load the 7.62 brass to .308 loads ?
@k2defense
@k2defense 19 күн бұрын
@josephiacovelli5395 - I’m looking at the Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading 11th Edition pg 515. Check it out as I cannot provide reloading data. 👍🏻 Hope this helps!
@Lure-Benson
@Lure-Benson 2 жыл бұрын
Small base dies are for auto loading rifles and aren't needed for bolt rifles. Sometimes even an auto loading rifles doesn't need the cases sized is SB dies. I did an AR 10 upper in 308 then got lucky that this AR Stoner barrel works fine for cartridges sized in standard 308 Redding and RCBS dies. I own AR 10 uppers in 6mm - 284 win / 6.5 284 Norma / 375 - 300 WSM and with these uppers the reloaded casings didn't need me to request the sizing die to be made a small base sizer die. Personally, I wouldn't back off the bullet seating die at all once screwed down to a stop on a cartridge because I want the full alinement of the bullet as it is pressed into the cartridge. By backing off the seating dies it can cause the wabble affect and cause at the base of the bullet is unsupported letting push outward in any direction. For seating bullets in the cases I seat the bullet a little a time then check with the rifles where the bolt closed in the loaded cartridge and then set the die for that bullet seat depth. Some rifles have a longer chamber throat than you can seat the bullet out then the cartridge won't fit into the rifle's magazine so in this case I seat the bullets to where the cartridge fits into the magazine. Not all chamber reamers are the same so going by book recommendations for bullet seating isn't always true for the rifle you own. As an example, when I bought from Pacific tool & gauge the reamer for the wildcat called 375 - 300 WSM there is also a reamer 378 WSM, the 378 WSM cuts a longer throat than the 375-300 WSM and being this is in the AR 10 I have to remember the loaded 375-300wsm cartridges must fit in the steel 20 magazines of an AR 10 so the 378 WSM wasn't what I wanted. If someone wants to know about the 375-300 WSM look it up and it is a match in power for the 375 H&H magnums.
@zsoltvecsernyes4568
@zsoltvecsernyes4568 Жыл бұрын
Great information, excellent work on explaining details. Do other dies work the same way, or does the process steps change when using Hornady or other dies?
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
The steps are similar. There are some differences when neck sizing, FL sizing, and SB sizing. Carbide and steel dies have variables as well. You’ll want to make sure to read the instructions when using each type of die. Hope this helps! 👍🏻
@2hands_and_a_brain917
@2hands_and_a_brain917 Жыл бұрын
I have .308 Browning BLR lever action rifle. There is no way a regular .308 full size die will chamber. I bought a RCBS small base die set and now its no longer an issue. So I would say its essential for this rifle.
@chrislahners2416
@chrislahners2416 11 ай бұрын
lost your lock ring set screw at 7.48 in the video, it looked like it fell to the right
@k2defense
@k2defense 11 ай бұрын
Good eye! Yup, I found it! 😂👍🏻
@wemcal
@wemcal 9 ай бұрын
Great video and great information
@k2defense
@k2defense 9 ай бұрын
Appreciate the comment! 👍🏻
@rodrigorezende7377
@rodrigorezende7377 7 ай бұрын
Awesome. Do you have a tutorial to caliber the neck?
@k2defense
@k2defense 6 ай бұрын
@rodrigorezende7377 - Are you asking about expanding the case mouth?
@rodrigorezende7377
@rodrigorezende7377 6 ай бұрын
@@k2defense I’m starting in .308 reloading, but i already do another calibres my Redding Dies has a neck sizing. I’ll recharge 5.56 that don’t need the resize in AR-15 platform and a .308 in Bolt action that becames interesting
@k2defense
@k2defense 6 ай бұрын
@rodrigorezende7377 - 👍🏻
@EdwardSparrow-dt8mh
@EdwardSparrow-dt8mh 8 ай бұрын
Great info and great teaching. Not a common combo! Subscribed.
@k2defense
@k2defense 8 ай бұрын
Appreciate the comment and the sub! 👍🏻
@lawrencemarocco8197
@lawrencemarocco8197 Жыл бұрын
I use small base dies for reloading .308 for my Browning BLR. Requires less stress on the action to chamber a reloaded round.
@subculture6924
@subculture6924 6 ай бұрын
thanks for the video. i'm considering getting into reloading but i'm concerned that it's too easy to screw something up and hurt myself. you made it look very easy though. god bless
@k2defense
@k2defense 6 ай бұрын
Take your time, read reloading manuals, watch videos and keep a journal! Pay attention to detail and you should be fine. It can be intimidating but once it clicks, you’ll love it! Good luck! 👍🏻
@UltimateArms
@UltimateArms Жыл бұрын
my cam over is very little because i only want to have the shoulder move 2 thousands
@JustAverageJeff
@JustAverageJeff Жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you, I haven't seen one video explain how to seat the dies.
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
JayDubz91 - glad you found this video helpful! My goal is to be as thorough with the whole process as I can including bullet seating and crimping. Thanks for the comment! 👍🏻
@DS-gd1xw
@DS-gd1xw 11 ай бұрын
Why crimp? Are you using a semi-auto? No annealing?
@k2defense
@k2defense 11 ай бұрын
@DS-gd1xw - I apply a light crimp to help with ramp feed issues. Yes, mainly used in semi-auto. Since this video was for beginners, I wanted to keep it simple. Thanks for the comment! 👍🏻
@opsman0848
@opsman0848 2 жыл бұрын
Could you use 7.62x51mm brass for reloadinh .308
@k2defense
@k2defense 2 жыл бұрын
Hello @opsman0848, Yes, they are the same. The .308 is the parent case of the 7.62 NATO. Hope that answers your question!
@Patrick-zr8tv
@Patrick-zr8tv 2 ай бұрын
From memory they are slightly different neck sizes. I think 308 is the skinnier neck so it's ok to go 7.62 brass into a 308 rifle but not the other way around.
@k2defense
@k2defense 2 ай бұрын
@Patrick-zr8tv - thanks for the comment! 👍🏻
@Hollywood41642
@Hollywood41642 Жыл бұрын
What's your primer seating depth ? Factory spec is 0.004" my groups are better at 0.007" .. Some like 8 to 10 Thousandths..
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
Diamond Fred - honestly I don’t check primer seating depth on my plinking rounds. The best seating depth is just below flush. I run my finger across the bottom to make sure they’re not flush or just above flush. I’m concerned for slam fires as I mainly use this ammo in AR platforms. March grade shooters find a sweet spot by measurement just below flush so 0.007” is adequate. 👍🏻
@SirDadbod
@SirDadbod 8 ай бұрын
Noobie here..so do u buy nultiple single head stations to avoid removing and reinstalling those dies every time you want to reload? or do you just do a whole bunch of one step at a time?
@k2defense
@k2defense 8 ай бұрын
@Sirdadbod - great question! I’d suggest you watch this video for in-depth answer to your question. I’ll give you the short answer here. If you want to do multiple steps you’d be better off purchasing a turret or progressive style press rather than a single stage press. If you don’t mind doing resizing/decapping, then seating/crimping in separate steps, a single stage press will work just fine. What’s the difference? Single stage press is better known for low volume better accuracy than turret/progressive presses that pump out quantity. Before people that have turret/progressive presses blow a lid, I’m am not suggesting that they produce lesser quality ammo. Single stage press allows for folks to address each step intimately before moving on to the next step. For instance, I use a progressive press for pumping out a large amount of ammo in a short period of time. I use my single stage for my precision ammo that I want to take my time making. Hope that answers your question! 👍🏻
@SirDadbod
@SirDadbod 8 ай бұрын
@@k2defense OK yes thank u...i appreciate the time u took...i literally know no one who reloads..I'm starting out my search for info on reloading...before I make a purchase,I'm gathering info..I see your point on single press intimacy..wonderfully said...i would never have saw it that way searching utube..thank u..
@k2defense
@k2defense 8 ай бұрын
@SirDadbod - glad I could help! Holler back if you need anything. Love reloading and helping others. I had a great mentor. So I’m paying it forward. 👍🏻
@joshsingleton3135
@joshsingleton3135 10 ай бұрын
Holy shit I want to get into reloading just for consistency reasons but damn it! Seems like there are so many steps for error!!! No wonder store bought ammo has vast difference when shooting
@k2defense
@k2defense 10 ай бұрын
There is certainly a learning curve. However, once you figure things out, you can absolutely reload great ammo for precision purposes. 👍🏻
@jamescooper2618
@jamescooper2618 Жыл бұрын
Id like to know what brand the drill powered trimmer is that you used here please.
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
The Lee Case Length Gauge & Cutter and Lock Stud is the simplest way to check the case and trim to the correct safe length. 👍🏻
@hkhunter1
@hkhunter1 2 жыл бұрын
Your set screw fell out the seater die lock ring
@k2defense
@k2defense 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Jay Davis! Yup, they’re worthless! Thanks for the comment!
@trinidadvictorino9365
@trinidadvictorino9365 Жыл бұрын
Case trimmer drill chuck and holder link? Just getting started and need the link please.
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
Hope this helps. Lee 3-Jaw Chuck Case Trimmer Kit: amzn.to/403oqv8 Lee Precision 308 Win Gauge/Holder: amzn.to/3Jbpu9p LEE PRECISION Lee Preciesion 90950, Case Conditioning Kit: amzn.to/3yvUxrl
@trinidadvictorino9365
@trinidadvictorino9365 Жыл бұрын
@@k2defense thank you..
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
Trinidad Victorino, Let me know if you need any other assistance!
@Sl33pyh3ad.
@Sl33pyh3ad. 11 ай бұрын
Do you think you could do a video on 8x56 mannlicher rimmed?
@k2defense
@k2defense 10 ай бұрын
Hello! I’ll put it in my “to do” list! 👍🏻
@jpbernier3908
@jpbernier3908 2 ай бұрын
Could use a little more differentiation between seating and crimping - it looks like you loosened the threads and then re-tightened them to the same place without any explanation?
@k2defense
@k2defense Ай бұрын
@jpbernier3908 - have you watched this video? It should clear up most questions. 👍🏻kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaW4l6d5oquSaM0si=hZo_C2EnwXGTg_3o
@UltimateArms
@UltimateArms Жыл бұрын
i'am noticing that at 2;30 you are holding a cae that seems to not be sized at the head of the case i can see a line on the case , to me that means the cam over is to much. i've had case do that and stick in the chamber after that.
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
Hello @ultimatecreedmoor! Knock on wood, I’ve never had that happen. If you’re having trouble with it, turn your die down by an 1/8 turn, resize, then plunk test it until you hit that sweet spot. I run all my ammo the same for AR and bolt platforms.
@mefirst5427
@mefirst5427 Жыл бұрын
My reloading instructor says small base dies are for convenience. To teach proper fundamentals, skip the small base dies and ask students to carefully measure headspace/shoulder bump and look at the SAAMI specs.
@tomalophicon
@tomalophicon Жыл бұрын
Why would you need a reloading instructor?
@khester7397
@khester7397 Жыл бұрын
​@@tomalophiconWhy wouldn't you take advantage of one if you had the option?
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
@tomalophicon - maybe he meant mentor. When I first started, my father-in-law mentored me. I still run things by him especially when I’m wild catting. I like to avoid pitfalls in these situations. 😂👍🏻
@mathewmue5547
@mathewmue5547 9 ай бұрын
I kinda want to reload a hobbie, and some for cost. What do you think price is over factory? 50% less? (I know there's a large initial buy in... thanks, great vid
@k2defense
@k2defense 9 ай бұрын
@mathewmue5547 - short answer is, your return on investment will take time to break even unless you are mass producing ammo. Long story, if you have the money to invest in a kit or piece things together, perfect. I started out buying the least expensive piece of equipment to later end up buying the same piece of equipment but paying more. So, as you can see you can tumble down a rabbit hole pretty quickly. To be transparent, there are too many variables to give you a reasonable answer on the return on investment. This is why some of the reloading folks playfully say, “I got into reloading to save money”. If you have resources to invest, I would say go for it. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, this may not be a hobby for you. I will say, once you make the investment of the equipment, it is a journey well worth it. Happy to discuss more if you’d like. I hope you find my response helpful. 👍🏻
@mathewmue5547
@mathewmue5547 9 ай бұрын
@@k2defense thanks for the info! Very helpful.
@k2defense
@k2defense 9 ай бұрын
@mathewmue5547 - let me know if you have any questions! 👍🏻
@TheRobLinden
@TheRobLinden Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Many thanks
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Rob Linden! 👍🏻
@oldsalt898
@oldsalt898 3 ай бұрын
Thank you. I've been reloading for decades, but not a lot of .308. The question that always comes up that I'd like people's opinions on is how much crimp is enough. I've read where the right answer is none, the mouth of the brass should be the diameter of the bullet plus both case walls and nothing more. I've also seen factory ammo that had a slight crimp. Anyone care to weigh in?
@k2defense
@k2defense 3 ай бұрын
Hello @oldsalt898 - I'll start off the conversation. Like you said, you'll hear mixed recommendations. Here's my rationale as to why I crimp. I have ramp feed and chambering issues when I use reloads in my AR style platforms. So I use a light crimp on all of my .308 reloads. It will be interesting to hear others chime in with their thoughts! 👍
@oldsalt898
@oldsalt898 3 ай бұрын
@@k2defense So if I'm hearing you correctly, you would put a slight crimp for the AR, but maybe not for a bolt action rifle like a Remington 700? Thank you for taking the time to reply to my question. It is appreciated.
@k2defense
@k2defense 3 ай бұрын
@oldsalt898 - I prefer to crimp both. However you wouldn’t need to unless the reloading instruction requires it or if you notice pressure issues or notice that the COAL changes with the lack of crimp to hold the projectile into the case mouth. For this reason, I crimp everything. Some more than others. Hope this helps! Happy to dialog more if needed. 👍🏻
@GeirMeyer
@GeirMeyer 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for a nice video
@k2defense
@k2defense 3 ай бұрын
@GeirMeyer - glad you found this video helpful! 👍🏻
@donaldanderson3249
@donaldanderson3249 Жыл бұрын
Being new to reloading, thanks for the video. I'm reloading for hunting and not really for anything long range if you know what I mean 😏 thank you 😊
@user-qn6jo9xl4r
@user-qn6jo9xl4r 2 ай бұрын
i have a question after lubricating the brass and deprimer and resize do you clean the brass from lube before priming? Thank you
@k2defense
@k2defense 2 ай бұрын
@user-qn6jo9xl4r - yes! You don’t want to have anything on the case when you’re ready reload! Great question! 👍🏻
@user-qn6jo9xl4r
@user-qn6jo9xl4r 2 ай бұрын
@@k2defense Thank you!
@k2defense
@k2defense 2 ай бұрын
@user-qn6jo9xl4r - you bet! 👍🏻
@austinbuttenob5251
@austinbuttenob5251 Жыл бұрын
This is by far the best video I’ve seen so far for a beginner like me. Thank you for going step by step and not doing 50 cartridges in between. One question, when you do an additional quarter turn on the resize die, is that a measurement somewhere that needs to be made? Is that different for full size vs small size? Is it unsafe if I did so with a full size die? Or just possibly less accurate? Thanks again man, great video.
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
Austin Buttenob! The quarter turn is for the cam over with SB resizing die. You don’t need to do that with the FL resizing die. Let me know if you have any additional questions! Glad this video helped! 👍🏻
@naturalstatepoolandspallc338
@naturalstatepoolandspallc338 2 жыл бұрын
where do you get primers?
@k2defense
@k2defense 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Natural State Pool and Spa! I bought a lot of my stuff pre-pandemic. Now, the only place I can find them is at Scheels and Cabellas. Hope that helps!
@ryanmandau8823
@ryanmandau8823 3 ай бұрын
I bought about ten bricks when I sensed things going squirrelly. They are still available here, but 100-150 a brick instead of the 50-60 I paid.
@scottrussell8139
@scottrussell8139 Жыл бұрын
Better fix the seater plug.... leaving a bad nasty ring on the bullet
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
@scottrussell8139 - one issue if you’re applying too much crimp when seating and crimping at the same time. 👍🏻
@bjornbylund9544
@bjornbylund9544 9 ай бұрын
Nice video and tatoo 😊 Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
@k2defense
@k2defense 9 ай бұрын
@bjornbylund9544 - thanks for the comment! When you know, you know regarding the tattoo. 👍🏻
@RockinRack
@RockinRack Жыл бұрын
Do you neck lube? With the mandrel in the fl die running through the neck i have seen adding a little wax or dipping in dry lube. But im not seeing anyone else doing that
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
@RockinRack - with bottle neck cases I only lube the lower third of the case. However, if you’re finding that the cases are hard to resize because of the expander ball or hearing loud squeaking I sometimes add a shot of case lube spray to the case mouth to help with these issues. I won’t typically tell anyone that they’re doing it wrong. As long as it works for you and you’re getting the results you’re looking for, that’s all that matters. Experiment with different ways of lubing and different types of solutions. All the tips I provide “work for me” related to case lubrication. Others may have varying opinions on processes. 👍🏻
@RockinRack
@RockinRack Жыл бұрын
@@k2defense thanks for the response 👍 I recently read that once fired brass has enough carbon in the neck to act almost like a dry lube which makes sense. They were of the opinion of only doing so if you find it necessary, so now I have 2 opinions that agree and make sense. Keep up the good work I enjoy the channel!
@choogiesoutdooradventures.1948
@choogiesoutdooradventures.1948 8 ай бұрын
I was smashing brass till I figured out my dies put a roll crip and seated the bullet. Think I’ll just get a set of Lee pacesetter die sets. That way I don’t smash any more brass. lol
@k2defense
@k2defense 8 ай бұрын
Try this out before purchasing additional dies! 👍🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaW4l6d5oquSaM0si=c1uTsvFLrCf0CAuv
@Portlycranium
@Portlycranium 3 ай бұрын
Just back your die off and it won't crimp. Almost all dies are set up this way. Re adjust your seating screw and your golden.
@k2defense
@k2defense 3 ай бұрын
@Portlycranium - nailed it! Great comment! 👍🏻
@choogiesoutdooradventures.1948
@choogiesoutdooradventures.1948 3 ай бұрын
@@k2defense I just bought the pacesetter dies. That’s what I’m used to using.
@k2defense
@k2defense 3 ай бұрын
@choogiesoutdooradventures.1948 - if it works for you, use it. 👍🏻
@vindicator54
@vindicator54 7 ай бұрын
The case length is 2.015.
@k2defense
@k2defense 6 ай бұрын
@vindicator54 - The maximum case length for a 308 Winchester is 2.015" (51.18mm) and the case trim length is 2.005" (50.92mm). As with most cartridge cases the trim length is 0.010" less than the maximum length.
@jordanterrell9378
@jordanterrell9378 Жыл бұрын
Curious about how much your lil setup costs
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
Hello @jordanterrell9378, For everything you see in this video, about $600. Are you looking to start reloading?
@jordanterrell9378
@jordanterrell9378 Жыл бұрын
@@k2defense yeah I am actually and hell yeah thank you for answering
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
@@jordanterrell9378 let me know if you need anything else!
@DTWCT
@DTWCT Жыл бұрын
I understand this video is for beginners but you're totally guessing and most likely bumping the shoulder more than needed and overworking your brass going with the 1/4 turn. Even beginners should be taught to take fire formed brass from their gun, measure it and be reloading for their chamber. 1-2thou bump for bolt guns and 3-4 for semi auto
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
Condition0- totally agree for neck sizing only. You’re spot on. However, these are SB dies. Thanks for the comment! 👍🏻
@jamescooper2618
@jamescooper2618 Жыл бұрын
Even RCBS recommends 1/4 turn.
@flobie1kenobi
@flobie1kenobi 2 ай бұрын
7:47 Set screw BYE BYE!!
@k2defense
@k2defense 2 ай бұрын
@flobie1kenobi - yep! That’s why I switched to Hornady Sure-Loc Rings! 👍🏻
@ulflyng
@ulflyng Жыл бұрын
Thx Subbed
@phoenixskeptic7698
@phoenixskeptic7698 11 ай бұрын
For beginners? you have a lot of high end tools that a beginner wouldn't have.
@k2defense
@k2defense 11 ай бұрын
Good point regarding the equipment. I guess I should’ve mentioned that in the vids. Appreciate the feedback! 👍🏻
@Donjacobson11
@Donjacobson11 9 ай бұрын
You can also get yourself started with a Lee classic loader from Lee precision. everything is by hand but they make them for a lot of popular calibers and they run $30-50 depending on where you buy it. Just something to think about to get your foot in the door
@k2defense
@k2defense 9 ай бұрын
@Donjacobson11 - 👍🏻
@mr.redefined6010
@mr.redefined6010 4 ай бұрын
turnup your voice volume and lower the intro with your voice volume turned you all the way up to hear you and then BOOM your logo and sound burst my eardrum
@k2defense
@k2defense 4 ай бұрын
@mr.redefined6010 - appreciate the feedback. 👍🏻
@bassjunki
@bassjunki 3 күн бұрын
Unwatchable volume level unfortunately
@k2defense
@k2defense 3 күн бұрын
@bassjunki - it levels off after the intro. Purchased new gear for future vids. Sorry!
@Alexh7771
@Alexh7771 Жыл бұрын
fix your audio
@johnskinner6204
@johnskinner6204 Жыл бұрын
sorry dude.. i have a serious issue taking any man seriously that is to afraid of getting his hands dirty or a few callouses. I worked as a mechanic for about 40 years and not once did i wear gloves. heck no such thing existed back then.... i mean come on man.. man up!!
@k2defense
@k2defense 11 ай бұрын
@johnskinner6204 - I wear gloves because I like to have a dip whilst reloading. I don’t want to have to run back to the house to wash my hands so I don’t put lead in my mouth. Thanks for the comment! 👍🏻
@philweed1603
@philweed1603 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@k2defense
@k2defense Жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@franciscoortiz9730
@franciscoortiz9730 5 ай бұрын
What if you don't want a crimp
@k2defense
@k2defense 5 ай бұрын
Hello Francisco! If no crimp is needed, set your seating plug to seat the projectile at the appropriate COAL and call it good. Let me know if you have any other questions. 👍🏻 you can use this video as a reference. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaW4l6d5oquSaM0si=u9dOoHRL5-1ReH7g
@franciscoortiz9730
@franciscoortiz9730 5 ай бұрын
@k2defense Thank you. I'm kinda new, and there's so much I question things I do after drives me crazy lol
@k2defense
@k2defense 5 ай бұрын
@franciscoortiz9730 - no worries! We’re all here to help! 👍🏻
@franciscoortiz9730
@franciscoortiz9730 5 ай бұрын
How can I check the crimp on my rifle loads to make sure they are ok, I don't want pressure issues
@rjmprod
@rjmprod 2 жыл бұрын
Good Video thanks
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