So you want to RELOAD? LET’S DO IT!!

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[@MiculekDotCom]

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[@michaelmullenix]

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[@johnthreesixteen5643]

It is nice having you home Jerry, just because it means more videos. Reloading is one of my favorite subjects and we all know that when it comes down to gunsmith, shooting and reload you are one of the most knowledgeable persons there are. If this turns into a reloading series then IT IS GREAT!!

[@Ocdoutdoors]

Those are awesome stainless pins.. thanks southern shine..

[@LdHrothgar]

@Cozmo Doesn't matter WHICH machine you get, as long as you are willing to make it work, they ALL have issues, people will tell you to buy Dillon or Hornady or Lee or MEC or something else, and they are ALL ok machines. I personally have had Lee turret presses, Lee and RCBS single stage presses, a Dillon 650, and I've used the Hornady LNL and Lee progressives. They all get the job done, I LIKE my Dillon progressive, but I spent extra money on upgrades (low mass detent ball, roller bearing cams, spent and live primer upgrades...), if you get a LNL or Lee 1000, you'll find "fixes" to make them all better. So, look at the options, price them out, and MOST IMPORTANT, see what people you know are running, if you have a Dillon using buddy in your town, I highly suggest going with a Dillon... if your buddy uses Lee, then consider Lee, because they know the machine and can help you. If you're just starting, get a single stage, even if you intend to load 1000 pistol rounds at a time eventually, starting on a single stage lets you get used to the process and precision, and when you upgrade to a progressive eventually, you'll still have a use for the single stage (I have a Rockchucker from RCBS that I love, but any similar press will work just as well).

[@speeddemon_1369]

LA's totally awesome household cleaner works great in a ultra sonic cleaner

[@kevintiemann6875]

I love when he said "I've reloaded about a million, million and a half rounds." I'm still trying to figure out how to budget buying enough ammo to go shot at the range for an hour.

[@JEST3R_]

Especially due to the virus. I just paid 50¢ a round for TulAmmo .223 because that was literally the only ammo they had that wasn't above $2 a round

[@Steve_I]

@@JEST3R_ damn. I just bought 100rds (5 boxes) of .223 tulammo for $25.

[@JEST3R_]

@@Steve_I that's honestly amazing compared to the deals around my area. It's horrible

[@Steve_I]

@@JEST3R_ only problem around me, is finding it. That was the first time in probably a month they had it when I got there lol

[@ABC-oo4vm]

Kevin Tiemann it’s a dame shame for the average man shooting over 1 million rounds would be out of his reach. Don’t mean is desire isn’t on the same level is Jerry’s but Jerry has BIG corporate sponsorships behind him. Let’s not forget that..

[@Robbie6298]

3020 AD: Geologists discover the largest lead and zinc and copper deposits deep within the crust of the earth just east of Shreveport. It is beleived that centuries of pressure and heat caused adjacent veins of copper and zinc to alloy into cylindrical veins of brass. This will be known as the Louisiana mineral belt, the largest deposit of metals in the world.

[@gcflower99]

"...pressure and heat caused..." INDEED!!

[@Jrhnhemp]

They call it the Miculek Vein.

[@garyh1449]

@@orlandparkcounselors7036 that would be Tennessee.

[@brabhamfreaman166]

@@garyh1449 It is now, but things may change/shift in the future.

[@tasapolk9766]

That's close to where I'm from

[@slappy0079]

Like having your own money minting operation without the prison time.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

This is how I see it. Especially with cast bullets. I can't understand why people buy factory ammunition for handguns when a cast bullet can be driven to full power at 1/4 the price of a factory round.

[@Johnny2Gats]

@@DaveSmith-cp5kj the answer is time. I personally only reload certain calibers (.454 casull, and .300WM mostly) that are either expensive, or for a specific gun. I built a .300wm gun for long range shooting, and I have one hand load that is tailored to that rifle. Stuff like 9mm I can’t justify the time spent to load 1,000 rounds instead of just spending the $200 (obviously during the ammo crisis right now it’s a different story)

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@Johnny2Gats It takes a maximum of 2 hours to load 1,000 rounds (typically only 1 hour when your progressive press is dialed in). Unless you are paid $100 per hour, it is absolutely worth it. Plus even if you do make more money, it is worth your money to buy components rather than factory ammo. You can store more ammunition in component form than loaded for the same amount of money, and this means that during an ammo shortage like right now, you can still afford to shoot cheaply because all you have to do is tap into your stockpile and assemble the ammunition

[@florianthomas7852]

@@Johnny2Gats I reload 9mm on a progressive press but not mainly for price but for accuracy and quality, the group size is reduced by half with my reloads compared to decent quality 9mm fmj like Magtech, Geco or Sellier Bellot. Where it really is worth it is the .45, there is no major manufacturer offering SWC bullets (except Magtech but those are 230grs and have to much pressure and velocity). On a dillon press I can make 500 cartridges of mild 200grs SWC .45 ACP, I cannot see myself shooting factory 45 anymore, they are all subpar in comparison to what I can make myself.

[@POOKIE5592]

hydrogen Have you seen powder and primer prices lately? I mean on Gunbroker, because retailers NEVER have any.

[@jeffwelty980]

I'm in the middle of loading 2000 rounds of 223 on a single stage press... this video is going to be nice to listen to in the middle of a 30+hour adventure

[@ironmonkey1512]

I just started this myself.... it's a pita compared to pistol, especially with crimped pockets.

[@jeffwelty980]

@Caden Wikle Iowa... also hopelessness, 500 rounds to go

[@teejmiller]

​@@ironmonkey1512 I bought a dillion super swage 600, worth it's weight in gold. RCBS makes a swager that goes on your press as well. Good thing we only have to do it once!

[@jeffwelty980]

@@ironmonkey1512 honestly, the crimped primer pockets are the most frustrating, I have a primer pocket reamer chucked up to a drill cause I have bought a swager yet... might be purchasing one soon, taking a break for now, 500 to go, should be done by tonight

[@xenonram]

@@jeffwelty980 what do you do about reloading data? I've noticed every reloading book I have will have data for one brand of powder (as they're usually published by the powder manufacture), with a couple brands of bullets, and a couple weight/bullet type/bullet profiles. I can never find the combination of primer, case, powder, and bullet that I have. More importantly, I can't ever find the right bullet and powder combination. Each bullet manufacturer makes a few different weights, a dozen different bullet profiles, and a dozen different bullet types, for a particular caliber. That makes for dozens of different individual projectiles. All with different length projectiles, that affects the OAL of the cartridge, that affects the internal volume, that affects the amount of powder that goes in the case.

[@davidcurr6221]

Me; "Hey Jerry how do I get as good as you at shooting." Jerry; "Reload at least 50 000 rounds a year and shoot em.......... git some!"

[@robinraphael]

Be the first in the garage and the last one to leave the garage that's how u get to be the best

[@drfroglegs]

Holy smoke at the buckets of brass! I have 2 ammo cans full of 9mm and it's about 5k rounds. I can't imagine how much brass is in 28 buckets!

[@bluefalconssuck5881]

Yeah... Thought I was "on it" with: 1 1/2 buckets of .40 S&W 1 bucket of 300 BLK. 1 Bucket of .308 3/4 bucket of .223 3/4 bucket of .45acp 2/3 bucket of 9mm All while trying to keep between 500-1000 rounds of each loaded for personal training use... But Jerry has me feeling like a rookie.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@bluefalconssuck5881 The way to get a lot of brass is to get it from a local range or ideally your local LE range. Most departments will not allow their officers to handload practice ammo as they need to follow the warranty to get necessary armoring services. Many will either give you the brass or sell it quite cheaply. You can get an entire trash can of brass each month. Many of the companies selling brass get their brass this way. If you can get military brass that is the jackpot, but often military ranges won't sell to you unless national guard uses public ranges, or you are registered business.

[@MrRebar15]

*Jerry Miculek - Pro shooter* Thank-you sir for taking the time to show us. God Bless brother.

[@MiculekDotCom]

Thank you for watching!! Appreciate the support.

[@HillCityHydro]

This is something I was JUST thinking about.

[@MiculekDotCom]

Great minds think alike!

[@HillCityHydro]

@@MiculekDotCom do you have any recommendations for a budget level reloader?

[@rustybayonetcom]

It's the Matrix, don't worry

[@rustybayonetcom]

@@HillCityHydro used rockchucker is great start and can be used in the future. I'm up to my Dillon 550 but my rockchucker is still sizing the bullets I cast.

[@gunfunandstuff9226]

@@HillCityHydro maybe look into a single stage Lee Challenger Kit (around $125 ?) ... u can be up and reloading with a few other purchases such as calipers, tumbler, dies

[@icanspelle6050]

Anyone else get that memory of Olivanders from Harry Potter (the store with the wands) when looking at that shelf of ammo behind jerry. Harry potter gets his first ar-15 lol.

[@funk3nst3in]

i trust this guy based on: a) he's wearing a shirt with his image on it b) he has a literal wall of ammunition behind him c) his accent d) presentation e) has a rap/hip hop named after him f) he basically is the face of smith & wesson g) i figure anyone who holds a world record knows a thing or two about their hobby/profession that being said... every vid i've seen has been to the point, educational, entertaining, and un-biased. mr miculek is a tradesman not a teacher and this is what youtube is meant to be used for

[@rachelgale54]

From Southern Shine Media here , Thank you so much Jerry! We are honored and humbled that you use our media!

[@Ch0pj0b]

I just 'liked you on Facebook'

[@Dougkim916]

Going to Facebook. Since his highness King Jerry said it I am switching.

[@tatdexter2334]

It never even occurred to me that you've been doing your own reloading. You're moving more brass in a year than many small manufacturers! I enjoy the content - thanks for all the work in putting it together for us.

[@joehorton5067]

That's where all the primers are going. Jerry Miculek is gettin' 'em all!

[@bznbrian]

Jerry is one of the coolest human beings on the planet. "do one thing, do it really, really, really well" !!!

[@jolson2087]

Had a friend much older than me introduced me to reloading when I was a young boy. It's been a great addition to shooting and has saved a lot of money over the years. Just made wet tumbler and they are amazing like you said much less dust and mess. Thanks Mr. Jerry for all the great videos and years of wisdom. Stay safe bud.

[@jimv.661]

I've been advocating for reloading for years. Especially the last few as ammo has been hard to get off and on. Next step is casting. You can shoot 9mm/45 as cheap or cheaper than 22 LR if you cast. You clean the brass so as not to scratch your reloading dies. A teaspoon or two of Mineral Spirits in walnut media keeps the dust down and helps clean the cases rather than buying case cleaner. By the way....I started reloading in 1963 with a $10 Lee Handloader.

[@shooterqqqq]

You can run a Bounty paper towel for a few minutes to collect the dust.

[@alexanderluster402]

What recipe do you use to get 9mm/45 cheaper than .22? Also how many times do you have to use each case before you start to get that kind of savings?

[@shooterqqqq]

@@alexanderluster402 The powder costs about one or two cents.The primer costs a little over three. The bullet costs a little less than ten cents. If you cast and eliminate the less than ten cents, you save quite a bit. I don't cast and as far as I am concerned I have never had more money thought about my savings. I don't really save when I reload. I just shoot more.

[@jimv.661]

Let me state at the beginning that I have been reloading for 57 years and casting for 48 yrs. You get the savings from the start. This assumes you have reloading and casting equipment. I have all the expensive equipment but put together a cheap outfit for when I was working on the road so as not to worry about theft. Second hand reloader/scale/powder measure - $20, 9mm/45 molds $5 ea, hot plate, cast iron pot $5. Half the fun was seeing how cheap I could do it. On the other end, I have five figures worth of bullet swage equipment and 240 bullet molds. You don't need that if you just want to shoot a lot cheaply. As I stated earlier, if you cast and reload, the cost will be around the price of .22LR ammo or less. And, I know you can get real deals sometimes on 22, however, you can do the same with primers and powder. I won’t give specific recipes as you can look them up for the various powders that can be used for 9mm/380, 45ACP. Depending on what you have on hand or available in the store, loads will generally run 3.3 to 5 grs. I’m not going for maximum loads here, just shooting fodder. Do your research. Lead is free if you want to search. Wheel Weights are about perfect for handgun although the composition of the alloy has changed a little over the years. It lends itself to heat treating for a higher Brinell hardness and higher velocities. It’s just fine as is for the 9mm/380, 45ACP. Cases are free. Save what you shoot or pick up on the range. So, it boils down to powder and primers. Primers retail will be around $3.50 per box or .035 cents each. You can save on that at gun shows or buying in bulk. Powder will vary but run around $25 per pound. 1 lb. = 7000 gr @ $25 divided by 3.5grs = 2000 rds. = .0125 cents per round + .035 primer = .0475 divided by 4grs = 1750 rds. = .014 cents per round + .035 primer = .049 divided by 5grs = 1400 rds. = .018 cents per round + .035 primer = .053 You can get those down a lot cheaper per round if you work at it. 22LR ammo will run you about .04 - .05 cents per round.

[@deathlis]

@@jimv.661 It's a good argument, but you should use another round for comparison; if you bargain hunt it's literally impossible to match the price of 22LR. You can buy 36g HP for 2.5c/rnd per case of 5k, and that simply cannot be beat. Just bought 2 cases of 5k maybe 3-4 months ago for that price using AmmoSeek, and paid the same about a year before that. (Go through a lot of it using a 22LR conversion kit on my 5.56 for cover drills)

[@rubberduck5905]

LOVE IT!! This is my 1st time watching Jerry’s KZbin channel. I laughed the first few seconds looking at the shelves in the background. This is EXACTLY how I pictured his reloading shop (in a good way!) The man luvvvvs to shoot! Reminds me of my dad! Thanks for these videos, Jerry!

[@4440pvc]

Hi Jerry I shot with you years ago down in Lakeland Fl. And we spoke about your methods then and it was a cement mixer I still use that method. Was a bit surprised you didn't show that as you did a video on it some time back.

[@PoundItNailIt]

They say wisdom is learning from other's mistakes. As you're doing the series I (and I'm sure many others) would like to hear what some of your mistakes were so that we might be able to avoid them in our own experiences. A huge Thank You for all you do to educate and inspire us! Heyyyoo! Git sum!

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

I hand load for precision bolt action rifle up in Alaska. For 40 years, I use my 1972 RCBS JR2 single stage press. I start with 100 cases of virgin brass, fire-form to one rifle and use for that one rifle. I start with quality brass: Lapua, Peterson, Norma, Nozler Lots more steps compared to reloading for pistols: 1) Clean brass to keep grime/grit out of match grade dies 2) Full length resize cases with a shoulder bump of 0.002 and no expander ball in sizing die 3) Trim cases to consistent length 4) Deburr/Chamfer case mouths for better bullet seating 5) Use expander mandrel to size necks to consistent internal dimension 6) Turn necks to consistent neck thickness (skim turn with quality brass) 7) Uniform primer pockets to a consistent depth 8) Deburr/chamfer flash holes inside case 9) Anneal case necks for consistent tension and longer case life 10) Run expander mandrel one last time through necks for consistent tension 11) Wash cases to remove lube and any brass flakes from case prep 12) Prime cases with a hand primer 13) Seat bullets a with a consistent jump off the lands. I use the RCBS Precision Mic or LE Wilson Case Gauge with their micrometer to set my sizing die with the .002" shoulder bump. Never had a stuck case in a die in 40 years of hand loading...I use the RCBS lube pad.

[@mac7977]

His reloading shop would be like heaven to me.😇

[@FallenActual]

Grew up reloading and going to the range with my grandpa, I miss him so much but I want to keep reloading and carry everything he taught me though I haven't been out to my local range since he passed it just seems so different..

[@tacitus_kilgore7685]

You know he wouldn't want you to stop on his account. Get out there, son!

[@kosbebot6360]

He gave you a lot of what he knew so you could carry on without him. Go and make him proud.

[@gcflower99]

Say a prayer, thanking God for the blessing of having all that time with your Grandpa and then go to the range "with him" and shoot a few rounds for him!! Have fun! It's what he wants you to continue doing.

[@banditbiker5190]

My mom was born in '72. Crazy u been reloading that long. I know I'm def watching the right man tell me about it.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

I also started hand loading in 1972....I still use my 1972 RCBS Rock Chucker for bolt action hunting rifles up here in Alaska. Also use it for 44 Magnum with my Ruger Redhawk.

[@CharlesvanDijk-ir6bl]

I used uncooked rice in a tumbler to clean my cases. Lightest .38 special load. Modify the wadcutter mould so that the resulting projectile is something like 75 grain. For the case don't modify it, but load it with 1.5 grain of Bulls Eye or Winchester 231 to make sure your powder is not under the primer's flash-hole you have to seat your pullet half way the case. I used this load for Australian service pistol. For some reason some sore losers were protesting, but 40 years later my trophy is still here ;)

[@deweywallace6314]

I too have reloaded since the '70s. After having primers that would not seat properly I always clean the primer pockets. A little more time but my primers are always perfect. To each his own.

[@samdoir]

Thank you for the video a day! Awesome seeing you and your daughter giving so much knowledge!

[@rodgerbooth1064]

Great stuff as always Jerry! Looking forward to more on Reloading!

[@TerryGilsenan]

Excellent video Jerry. Very encouraging. You have an "easy to listen to" style, and I got a lot out of it. Thank you.

[@sipzter]

I missed seeing your concrete mixer/tumbler. Thank you for another informative video.

[@2A1C1downURnext]

I would start each year of with 5k starline 38suprecomp brass, 40k zero 121jhp, 40k winchester small rifle primers, 48lbs IMR7625. I never picked up any one else's brass. I saw too many split cases in other's pistols. Fastest way to lose a match was to have an ammo failure. Major matches are always a "lost brass" match. I did dry tumbling. 6 hrs / 1k in a large Dillon tumbler, 1/2 walnut, 1/2 corncob. Dillon 650, casefeeder, EGW carbide U-die, Redding micrometer seat die, Lee carbide factory crimp die. 6 years, ZERO ammunition failures. TY43772 Open GM. Too bad IMR dropped that powder. Thanks TJ for the load!

[@thomasbreakey9925]

I always admired it, saved brass, Thanks for the inspiration jerry!

[@bigcountry022885]

I have been reloading for years on a rcbs rock chucker I finally made the jump to progressive press

[@GunFunZS]

I bet you wish you did that years ago. I'm pretty much started out with an entry-level progressive and I can't imagine having done it the slow way this whole time.

[@AndreS_-df2nw]

Progressive is the way to do handgun cartridge loading, and sometimes rifle... Anything where you go through volumes.

[@florianthomas7852]

@@AndreS_-df2nw Exactly. I do my hunting rifle cartridges 8mm Mauser and 9.3x64 on a single stage press, works just fine and gets excellent accuracy, however I just need 100-150 cartridges per year. For anything else i use a Dillon progressive press.

[@curtkramer7529]

Oh my goodness. My prayers have been answered. I hope you continue this type of content! I cant wait to see the other steps you take to reload. And the products you use.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Thanks for the knowledge, Mr.Miculek !!!!!!!!!

[@savagecub]

Thanks for posting Jerry......you da best !

[@richardstephenson2541]

Hey Jerry I just want to take the time to let you know I really appreciate you keeping us range guys entertained with all of the knowledge that you have shared over the years. Thank you so much

[@andykolb263]

Thanks Jerry! Great tips... as always! Much appreciated!

[@christophergraham94]

Smart and inexspensive way to go!

[@waxfactory7582]

Yes! Thank you Jerry

[@rbivgq1734]

You're the man Jerry thanks for sharing all the wisdom, i could never accumulate so much as i cant shoot as often but it is very helpful.

[@fumasterchu12]

You are an icon, been watching and following you for many years. Thank you for all the information, and inspiration too. God bless you and your family!

[@georgeboatright6635]

Thanks, Jerry. One of your best and most informative videos.

[@robsubs1234]

Thanks, Jerry. Great stuff!

[@haroldhenderson2824]

Some thing to remember about pistol brass. DO NOT tumble mixed calibers (.45 plus 9mm for example). The smaller cases will fit inside the larger ones and won't get cleaned/polish correctly. If you shoot .380, 9mm, .38 and .357, those CAN be tumbled together (all are the same diameter). Do things in batches of 50 and use sandwich bags for "cleaned" and "primed" cases. Unless you are using a progressive reloader, every tray of 100 primers makes a good place to stop, rest and keep your focus. Sort cases by caliber AND brand. Cheap mil-surplus pistol cases (in 9mm) have thicker walls and will "feel" different. Reloading is a "see", "feel" and "hear" activity.

[@CK33805]

What timing! I just became obsessed with watching reloading videos 4 days ago.

[@Akhazmat907]

Well thanks Jerry. I was trying to decide on what style cleaner to get. Thanks to your knowledge I know I will need a wet tumbler.

[@TTiger86268]

Have the frankford platinum tumbler myself as well as two presses so far. Love reloading.

[@albertwashingtonjr2089]

Thanks Jerry! I'm kicking around getting started, but man components are thru the roof. I've reloaded a few in the past, standard stuff like 3030 and 06 for hunting. At least i had some exposure to what you show here so the knowledge will stick with me more. Have a great day sir!

[@charlesrocks]

This is an awesome video Jerry. Thank you!!!

[@talentacquisition1746]

This is great content. I really liked seeing the different stages of your process. It blows my mind think about how much ammo you go through.

[@bishipc117]

Love the fact that you got up close on some of these video shots your Jerry. I was looking for somebody to kind a give me an introduction to reloading and I think that I’ve gotten a lot of great information I want to say thank you for that

[@keithlucas6260]

Oddly enough my first RCBS press my parents bought me was back in 1968 and had 30-06 dies in it along with a set of 45 acp. Since then I've added. 303 British, 9mm, 556 NATO and 300 Win Mag. I barely load 300 rounds per year due to work schedules but I admit it's fun.

[@SofaKing85]

I haven't let hot lead fly in probably 10 years but I sure can enjoy watching a master perform his craft and especially with such humility. You are one in a billion Jerry. Get some!

[@agent00doodlebug21]

Nice ingenuity on that homemade tumbler. 👍

[@johnnygavita]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Sir!

[@lifewithmarleyandjon4616]

Appreciate the look into how you prep your brass and reload. I have been reloading for the past 3 years. I love your enginuity with your homemade dry tumbler, that is genius! I hope the person who handles your social media/ KZbin will let you know how much i appreciate what you do for the shooting community as well as 2nd amendment advocation. You and Lena rock!

[@tcrides2137]

Wow, I thought I have reloaded a lot over the years. I know how much work you put in. Reloading is tons of work not let alone your shooting skills! Hats off to you sir

[@JerrBearTactical]

Great info Jerry 😁👍👊

[@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476]

Yup Jerry!!: 'Git some'!!... I started this arcane & relaxing hobby since 1.980's with very old 'Ideal' press / gear & no tumbling, except for washing / degreasing cases w/ soapy water and rinse. Many thanks for another great video!; God Bless!! 🤗🙏🙏🙏

[@johnhammered5266]

I myself have been reloading since the early 70's when i got out of the army. I primarily precision reload for several rifles that i have brass catchers. That way i keep track of my cases. I have friends that wish to get into reloading to save $. Tried to explain the process is quite envolved. 223 brass layin on the ground and they are pickin up in buckets. I personally don't do that. All 3 of my 30 cal rifles are tack drivers. They really don't realize how important it is to keep records and a sterile reloading environment. Dirty cases make for foul shooting. I got them watching your vids because your a great instructor. Going to be a lot of videos to go through the whole process. I don't shoot much handgun today so i just buy new ammo. Like i tell these guys there's a lot more to it. I've never tried liquid. That's going to be somethin new for me.

[@garysmith4311]

Would love to see you in your reloading process. I love reloading and am always looking for new ways to accurately speed up my process. Great video by the way.

[@BigBosley]

Good stuff Jerry, good stuff.

[@tjteknik1]

Great fun. Sometimes I find it even more rewarding experimenting with gun powders, cartridge lengths, bullet resizing or what not than actually shooting :) There's always new things that you learn and get feedback from the shooting sessions on particular loads. No shortcuts to perfection.

[@christophergruenwald5054]

I’ve been reloading since I was about 12 and helping/watching my dad and grandpa long before that. I’ve never used a tumbler, but I started using a sonic case cleaner when I really started reloading a lot for plinking. I use the hornidy magnums sonic cleaner. Powerful and holds a lot.

[@kellyBorgman]

Where i used to work we had a sonic cleaner that we kept filled with a mix of Simple Green and water. Stainless and brass parts came out super clean. Your setup is great. Keep up the videos please !

[@EasyLiving8]

Thank You Sir, what an EXCELLENT educational video, thank You so much for sharing, PLEASE stay healthy and safe out there!

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks Jerry, loving your videos, I started reloading in the early 1990's and bought my first tumbler a Dillon unit. I got a fair bit of stick from the older members on being a bit special for wanting my brass shiny. It took me quite a while to convince these older members of the benefits of tumbling brass. Now the newbies think it's quite normal to buy a tumbler as part of their reloading gear. I haven't got into wet tumbling but I will look into it soon, thanks again

[@TheMulk777]

Great series, Jerry!

[@charlesbolin7249]

That's the love of it, the constant learning, tweaking, experimenting, changing and improving. I'll most likely never shoot matches, but I thoroughly enjoy the quest for that perfect round for the exact firearm that far surpasses factory quality at a fraction of the cost. Best range days are spent with a chronograph and a sandbag gathering data.

[@IowasDirtyCivilian]

Me and my buddies are starting to get into all this. Perfect timing Jerry. Like always

[@iii-ei5cv]

Really appreciate all the content lately!!

[@rubyduma6238]

Stained glass shops have good scrap lead if you can get them to give it to you.

[@georgecolbert3247]

For drying, I use a sneaker rack with dog screen on it to hold the cases and put them in the clothes dryer. You can't do as many cases as a dedicated oven, but it works well. I like the idea about the southern shine media!

[@johnnywalker7350]

I put them outside in the sun

[@traviswilldo3858]

Go out n get some! awesome video Jerry love your channel I was just thinking of getting into reloading and what brass cleaning supplies I’ll need!!

[@RollinLeonard]

greatly appreciate this! the more reloading info you'd be willing to share the better. probably an exhausting video to make but it would be great to see literally every single step on say 357mag. the rational for your choices is super useful.

[@millcreekrange]

I’ve been using Southern Shine Stainless Steel Chips for several years now. I’ll never use pins again. Love the Chips.

[@kennybranton132]

Thanks Jerry for your video

[@jnsfrahm]

Thanks for sharing. I plan to start reloading and your experience will save me a lot of time and money.

[@massadus7872]

Awesome video. Would like to see more of this

[@gun101tactical2]

Great video. Thank you sir.

[@wickedcoolname399]

I just finished 400 rounds of .38spl 148 grain HBWC. My very favorite target load.

[@jamespollard1670]

Always good advise from the Master

[@Maddteddy049]

this is great, thankyou for taking the time!

[@AnAZPatriot]

I use the cob and dry media first, then sonic it for 20 minutes. No more dust through the rest of the reloading process. Squeaky clean.

[@Rubicon1776]

he makes wearing a shirt with his own face on it look cool

[@parrisgeorge9708]

I just got an ultrasonic cleaner for Christmas and a good friend is giving me a good size RCBS tumbler. Both of those should be a nice upgrade from what I've got now. ESPECIALLY the lack of dust!

[@dulcimer738]

You've mentioned it before in prior videos, but thanks again for highlighting the ways you protect yourself from the variety of elements, namely lead and solvents, we all expose ourselves to doing this. I imagine it's magnitudes more important for someone who has the same "volume" as you. PPE is important in this game. Keep your brains and nerves safe and have fun reloading, people!

[@MLAllenJr]

LOL Now I know how he does it! I've been watching Jerry for the past year and I've been counting those boxes of ammo behind him trying to see what he actually uses outta that stash! Specifically I've been waiting to see if those PMC boxes would one day disappear.

[@kevinthegrizzly5074]

Excellent, educational info from the GOAT.

[@andriesvanvuuren4398]

So humble 🙏👍

[@JacobRichardson]

It's all about reloading as much as possible in a given amount of time, it's also all about shooting as much as possible in a given amount of time. Thanks for the tips Jerry!

[@Knasen3]

I'm glad to see you're taking lots of safety precautions to minimize lead exposure. A lot of people don't realize how easily lead can be absorbed through your skin for example.

[@thew1neguy]

Thank you so much for this series on reloading. I am building out a reloading setup now and would love to see your bench, press/die choices, and ways you have learned over the years to set things up to be as efficient as possible with the process. If I could learn through your experiences it would be a great help as I build my first bench and make selections in hardware. Thanks again for what you do.

[@PC-vq5ud]

Jerry has a row of 5 or 6 high end Dillon progressives just to the viewer's left of his desk with the bullet shelves. I assume that each one is dedicated to one cartridge! The camera panned left in one of his videos and showed that blue goodness.

[@MPGunther1]

Thanks Jerry, Great Video

[@Dwayne7834]

Great information. Thanks for sharing. You did some reloading videos years ago when you some brass in a wheel barrel. That’s when I I was starting to reload. Thanks for all you do for shooting.

[@MiculekDotCom]

Thanks for the support and appreciate you taking time out to watch!

[@Dwayne7834]

Jerry Miculek - Pro Shooter You’re very welcome Thanks

[@richardstephenson2541]

Yes yes yes, big reloader here so this is awesome thanks Jerry

[@richardstephenson2541]

Hey Jerry any chance that you would have any successful 9 mm recipes for the Smith & Wesson 9 L Pro Series

[@pieman12345678987654]

Also that homemade Tumbler is super cool. I'd love to make one like it but I think I prefer the wet tumbling because it won't get dusty in the garage.

[@jonathanrogers9961]

Just got a Frankford tumbler, bought the packets just to keep things simple starting out, they work great!