Part 2 Basic Reloading of a Rifle Cartridge (223 Remington)

[@joshuadraper1534]

Finally someone who just shows you how it's done with no over complicated bull shit

[@427vot]

Short and sweet. Best basic reloading tutorial out there. thanks.

[@allredwhiteandblue258]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to film this, as most of us wouldn't, myself included. However, we would all comment and add some tips to someone else's video, and I would like to do so as well, with respect to the video's creator. In the interest of not accidentally double-charging a round, and possibly blowing up your gun, there is a little trick that can be used while weighing charges. After the charge has been funneled into the case, I like to put a bullet upside-down in the case mouth, both marking it as filled and plugging it so that I don't accidentally fill it again. When looking at a shell block containing fifty pieces of brass, it is easy to accidentally fill one twice. A double charged round, especially a max load, can blow up a gun and cause serious injury. Simple trick to avoiding a life-changing incident. Still, I think the video was great, and I thank you for making it.

[@BobMcNally1]

Great idea......I've done that with shotgun shells, which tell you as the plastic cup with lead will not seat in the shell....maybe not so with center fire.

[@n3tfury]

that's a great tip!

[@Yoshi278]

I know this is an old comment but good tip. I am trying to learn how to reload myself.

[@allredwhiteandblue258]

@Luke Curnutte Agreed; only applies to cartridges that take little powder, like 9mm or .45acp. The 5.56, 7.62, 300WM etc. can't be double charged with most standard loads. However, seating a bullet on a cartridge with no powder can lead to a squib, also known as a "day-ruiner". With a .223, especially with subsonic loads, I can't always see the powder in the case, not without a flashlight.

[@allredwhiteandblue258]

@Luke Curnutte Good method too!

[@gustavocantoral7475]

Thanks Mr45nut, I feel like you didn't over complicate anything or skip over important details like many other people tend to do.

[@hobo2623]

Thanks for the refresher not reloaded in a while

[@stevenmoore6983]

Great video for me. I have been a trap shooter for 40 years and sometimes shooting over 1000 rounds per week. I have reloaded shotgun shells forever but never reloaded a rifle shell. My father has left me an old Herters press with several die sets and I knew absolutely nothing about how to use them. After watching your video I can't wait to give it a try!

[@Richard-nq3rh]

Thank you It's been a long time since I reloaded, and needed a refresher course...

[@genelowe7209]

I didn't see any love thrown your way lately and wanted to say thanks for putting together these two videos to get people started loading. Straightforward and easy enough to understand.

[@Mr45nut]

Glad you like them!

[@irahoppe3632]

Best reloading videos I've seen so far.

[@Mr45nut]

I do clean my brass in a tumbler. Not that you must but it helps protect your dies from getting dirty or scratched from dirt and crap over time, and it makes your reloads nice and pretty. As for your 5.56 brass I just load it like normal 223 brass. Follow good reloading practices and work your load up starting below the minimum in your reloading manual and you'll be fine. Send me a private message if this doesn't make sense or you need a more detailed explanation. Thanks for watching!

[@keviningram4391]

Dude, You just simplified the process for me so much. I've watched a dozen other videos that make it look SO complicated, ... Until you! Thank you. I'm interested in getting started with reloading... And honestly, before watching your video... I was very skeptical and thought it's just not worth it.... But you make it simple and easy.... And I again, appreciate the lesson. Kevin

[@Mr45nut]

Glad it helped!

[@aftershock427]

I'm new to reloading and will be taking a " hands on" class next month. With your excellent step-by- step video I have a much better knowldge of reloading so I am prepared for the class. Thank you very much for making the video.

[@MyREDTAIL]

TIP If your reloading for your Bolt Action Rifle, I suggest that you first make up a Dummy Cartridge or 2, To run through your Bolt action, To check if they feed and eject smoothly, Before you load up the live cartridges fot Hunting or Range testing Make up the Dummy test cases with no Primer or Powder in them to test with, Etc If The bolt does not close smooth or the round does not feed in it You may have to turn your resizing Die down another 1/4 of a turn that should correct the bolt problem, I had to learn this the hard way at first etc.

[@martincolvill5453]

Very simple but complete information about basic reloading. I'm about to set up my equipment and your two videos are extremely helpful. I'm in my mid 60s and just getting into reloading. Thanks for helping an old codger get started.

[@nomadictow3011]

Hey thanks for keeping this bare basics and to the point and for not putting background music on your video.

[@Ardmoreff]

Thanks for the videos. Awesome job. I used to reload about 13 years ago and just now got back into it. This was a really good refresher. Thanks again

[@elijahmonn3757]

Me too Jason, I haven’t reloaded for 20 years 😃

[@BobMcNally1]

Outstanding video, I've been around the outdoors for over 50 years, and this video makes center fire reloading simple, fun and safe. Great job.

[@nickleen7896]

Thank you for making this video and going through the basics. I’m thinking about reloading and this has been a great video to show me what I need to get started and how to reload.

[@Hammerli280]

This is a REALLY good tutorial on the basics. Much obliged.

[@JPPVESA]

Thanks for the video, this was absolutely worth the watch. I'm actually just starting this out of necessity. Found the only set of dies in northern Finland today for 8.2x53R, and bought them. Have an old Nagant that I got from my father-in-law, and the shameful fact is that as historical as the caliber is in here, it only has SAKO hammerheads factory made for it, and they cost over 3€ a piece.... ..defo going to start loading for my 30-06 as well cause this looks too much fun...

[@coydogdentist]

Started reloading years ago and just getting back into it. Perfect refresher video. Subscribed!

[@5150catdriver]

I'm a new reloader and this is very informative. Thank you for a great video!

[@EB-vx4vy]

Great, simple and easy to understand 2 part video, thx.

[@richardcaudillo1108]

WOW, Nicely done, very articulate and down to earth without a hundred UMM's and fumbling with your words. Again nice job and thank you for sharing your time making this video.

[@mainenorthwoodshunter3265]

Great video. I would have really liked to see when you trim your cases as well and if you did them every time or not. Very helpful. Thank you!

[@PlatinumViperAH]

I find this video very calming to watch and informative, I don’t even own a firearm!

[@dariend6368]

Awesome job!! Keep up the good work. One of the best how to videos on reloading I've seen on the tube

[@brandonfluellen1707]

people always ask how I'm so good at loading my 223 I point them to this hear video it's the best I've seen thank you

[@robstraal]

Great video man. Me and dad started reloading, he on his 303 and me on the 300wm. You make it very easy to understand for us noobs at reloading. Take care

[@StonesboyII]

Thanks Buddy. Good video. Simple and complete for the most part.

[@Alehpyro]

I am waiting on the stand I ordered to reload on but have all the other equipment. Thus is the first and only video I've seen that explains in detail how the reloading process works without adding in so much unneeded information that it seems daunting. Best instructional video I've seen in a while!

[@KeystoneTexan]

What kind of stand and where did you get it from

[@VictorySpeedway]

Fantastic video!!! I was on the fence regarding reloading, but you convinced me. Ammo (30-06 in particular) is SO expensive these days. If I can save $$$ per round, eventually I'll have paid for the necessary equipment to load my own. Again, thank you for an excellent tutorial.

[@curtismattingly7505]

Outstanding Video. Thanks for both part 1 and 2. You made this very easy to understand. I'm all in now! Cheers!

[@richardrogers7517]

Good video. Thank you. I would suggest adding the steps of cleaning the primer pocket after depriming and deburring the opening before inserting a bullet.

[@spencerboaz2385]

That was a really great basic , straight to the point reloading video . A cool little trick is to wipe down all your plastic tools with a dryer sheet to get rid of any static build up . Like when your putting powder in the case with a plastic funnel it keeps the powder from sticking to the funnel . I like to tap the funnel once or twice to make sure it all goes in , guess most of this is for like match loads but it works pretty good .

[@walnutrd]

Thanks for the good vid. I've been loading pistol cartridges for over 20 yrs now and recently would like to start reloading for the .223. Reloading rifle bullets seemed more work, but your vid showed me it can be done relatively quickly.

[@kjohnson2012]

Also very good vid. One of the most clear and informative vids on KZbin. You got a sub for that my friend.

[@3bpsNGo]

Awesome video man. I found this same press in a barn that a relative owns from a house the bought. Decided to get into reloading now that I've got a few years of brass saved up and your videos simplified things quite a lot. To an over thinker like me, that's much appreciated. Thanks again man'

[@anthonyduran6379]

dude thanks u made reloading so much easier, I tried other videos and reading the manual but u just made it so simple thanks

[@davidpetrie1088]

Ive been loading 223 and i find this very well presented thanx

[@kevinokeefe7796]

What about a case trimmer ?

[@zacharylemasson4435]

Thank you for the video, ive wanted to start reloading for awhile now but had no idea how it really worked. This cleared up and answered alot of things for me and im now gonna begin to purchase the equip and get started. Excellent job, and again thank you from a beginner!!

[@Nygle123]

Thanks for doing these vids. Santa brought me a loading kit and I'm looking forward to getting started. This was just what I needed!

[@nc4tn]

Great vid! Nice slow step by step. Thanks much!

[@Shooter4547]

Great basic video. Nothing fancy. Straight forward. Thank You for taking the time. 👍 🇺🇸

[@jamiewilson8779]

Looking to get into hand loading. Thanks for the videos!!

[@akfanfortyseven8375]

excellent vid! i love the concise clear step-by-step instruction

[@romanstaszewski5329]

Perfect video, just enough to get me into a mindset that I can do reloading too, and stop paying stupid amounts for my 303 British ammo. Thank you again for taking time to make this vid.

[@xcalibre222]

Good Vid. When your going to really crank down on the die nut to lock it, it can put a nasty burr on your threads. The old timers put a lead shot bb under the set screw which helps to prevent this. I have never had a nut come loose using this method plus the threads don't get buggered up Have fun Loading and keep your powder dry.

[@profmichalski]

Very well done! Thanks for clarifying quite a few thoughts for me. I am new to this and I have looked for something like this. Especially setting up the dies!

[@saxforth976]

Excellent! I'm a newcomer to this; I think with some focused reading on the subject and watching your set of videos a few more times I'll be ready to try it. Thank you for posting this.

[@Browndogdiesel]

Thank you so much I just watched parts 1 and 2. I've been so curious about reloading. 223 and you've just taught me so much. Thank you for the great content!

[@DvlFIG]

There's something relaxing about this. I need to get into reloading! I like it the way you do it. It might be slow but like I said, there's something relaxing about it lol. Maybe because I'm very OCD about certain things and having complete control on the exact amount of powder I want, inspecting each round, etc. will make me feel accomplished. That's just me haha.

[@specter4426]

Thanks! Great tutorial for small scale reloading. Now I know what to look for.

[@ianfacey7752]

Thank you best re loading video I have seen and made simple

[@cklochaklipira11769]

Thanks for the info brother. I'm definitely giving this a run Asap since I live in the soviet union of new yorkistan

[@Moroni108]

Sure appreciate the video. I'm in the process of getting back into reloading and your video sure brought back some good info. The last time I did any reloading was while I was in the Air Force at Anchorage, AK back in 1991-1995. Thanks again, you did a great job!!!

[@fredwienbarg5051]

Very simple explanation! Great video. Thanks!!!

[@vrod1a]

Very helpful video with clear instructions 👍

[@baker883]

Great videos, thanks for the crisp clean and basic information to get started. I just got my dyes and I'm waiting for my press. The rest of the equipment I'll buy locally. I got bags of casings and figured since I can even find a box of .223 I mind as well start reloading

[@GB-go6gp]

Great video ! I can't wait to see the rest of the series

[@AtomicSnoCat]

hey man great video, this really helped me out, i just recently was given a 32-40 winchester and a reloading kit so its nice to have this vid to verify im doing everything right! cheers

[@steveduvall5981]

I'm going to guess your using RCBS dies, looks like the RCBS I have, wanted to make sure I was doing everything right( from the instructions-can be a little confusing ). Glad I found your video, needed a visual guide and you helped a lot. thanks and yes I'm new to the game.

[@bmwflyfisher]

You have probably figured this out by now, but other may want to know you can use any die you want as long as you have the proper threads on the die - Generally, 7/8"-14. Most reloaders have an additional bushing for the other thread size of 1"-14. When in doubt, read your manual with the loader. You can download and read before you buy it.

[@davidroland3343]

Good video. I am an experienced reloader. I have only reloaded handgun ammo. Very good on basics.

[@blakebrown459]

Great video, now onto the shopping part of reloading!

[@rickfarrell994]

was very informative. i have all the gear and am about to seat my first round Thank you

[@billiamsr71]

THANK YOU !!!! Very informative and just what I was looking for..........Thanks for taking the time to do this!!!!

[@UrbanArmed]

"snug it down" love your reloading videos bro.

[@krystalbowers6083]

This is very helpful and hopeful that I can do this!

[@daymathew]

Very awesome video. Nice set, I'm considering buying the same one.

[@jdsenior7324]

Dammit man! I think you've just inspired me! Fantastic video brother! Thank you!

[@brianonthego]

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@RobertBrumley60]

Great video! With the piece of reloading equipment, powder, primers, and everything you need, plus the time that goes into it, I think I will stick with buying ammo as I'm not sure it would be cost effective.

[@WildDigger]

Great job. Your vide is a great help. I am just getting into reloading and I am not going to do match grade yet. Thanks for the video.

[@jdmart82]

Great video and informative. You tought me how to reload my own ammunition

[@n3tfury]

Thanks so much for these two videos. I'm going to start buying components then once things calm down a little, buy the crap out of what I need to do some reloads before this current shit happens again.

[@garyrusso3827]

Nice job. I am new to reloading and just bought an AR-15. Your video was very helpful. One thing though, you could have mentioned what comes with the RCBS Rockchucker kit. Also, I believe you'll need to buy shell holders for the calibers you're reloading. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@puckme652]

Thank you for the video very good info Im trying to learn how to do this

[@jbrow397]

Great videos, part 1 and 2. Thanks a lot!

[@carstb]

thanks jeffgood info, going to start reloading soon, got all the stuff, bench ect, just gotta set it all up.

[@bretpackard8928]

Great Video. Everything I was looking for to get started. Thanks

[@leechapa7279]

Best reloading video.

[@jimcarter6857]

GREAT ! Video answered all of my questions, Thanks

[@rgorji]

Awesome video. Very helpful. Thank you.

[@GG-jl8wl]

Thank you for the video! Very informative, could you list here all the tools and materials required please? Thank you!

[@Mr45nut]

@marekiam I'm glad it helped someone out! Thats why I enjoy doing these videos!

[@onehalfmusketeer120]

great video, i'm in the process of setting up for 223.

[@samomico9536]

Thank you for the info. You helped me a lot.

[@Mr45nut]

Thanks. One day you will want to have a comparator of some sorts. However, just starting out a good set of calipers and measuring the over all length will be plenty sufficient. Only thing a comparator will do is take out the slight variance in the tip from bullet to bullet, since it measures from the ogive and not the tip.

[@bjkraushaar]

great videos.

[@wanthaseipei8480]

I like how you releoad, very impressive and educational. Please I want the same tools that you are using. Where can I purchase all those tools?

[@baugwan1]

The problem I have when I clean the brass, is that there is always some corn cob stuck in the flash hole. How do you deal with that problem? Why don’t you do a video about what happens when you reload a rifle round and tumbling media remains/lodged in the brass. How it effects pressure, accuracy, and how likely it is to blow up the gun. You make awesome videos and I'm most grateful for all the work you do.😅

[@lomgshorts3]

Most of what you didn't cover is covered in the handloading book. Having several handloading books is a good thing, especially some of the older books that cover wildcat cartridges of cartridges that aren't commercially produced anymore (like the .218 Bee or .38 S&W). There is a book ((Lee, I think) that covers reloading rimfire cartridges, especially the .22 and .41 caliber rimfire cartridges that were so popular back in "the day". I also found a blackpowder reloading book for metallic cartridges, pinfire cartridges, too. Rare, but still available if you look hard enough. I've been reloading for over 40 years because, even then, factory ammo was expensive when you got paid four bucks an hour when minimum wage was 1.90 an hour. A box of primers cost 7.50 per thousand, now look what it costs. Still, today reloading costs far less than factory ammo, and you can tailor the cartridge to the rifle or handgun you are using. ALWAYS check your powder level in the case to make sure you haven't double charged it. Mistakes can kill you.

[@jegztvgustino7990]

Hello sir how can i order all items for realoading

[@WichSand30]

thanks for taking the time. great vids, you've helped me twice now.

[@timsd0nahue]

Thank you for that. Nice work!

[@daviddevault5269]

Good well planned out video!

[@Mr45nut]

For rifle cartridges I do not crimp. I find that the neck tension alone is more than enough to hold a bullet and not allow any set back. Pistol cartridges are where you will need a crimp from where you must flare the case mouth.

[@kneoground2004]

Right on brother 🙏

[@Mr45nut]

Rock on!

[@LasseRygg]

Thank you for an excellent video.