Reloading 101: Intro to Precision Rifle

[@jordandewitt2675]

I wish this video was out in 2017 when I first started reloading. I would have saved a bunch of time and money. Keep up the good videos!

[@FullCircleReloading]

It’s literally our most requested video. We plan to put out a few of them.

[@jordandewitt2675]

@ I’m looking forward to seeing those. All the videos you put out are very informative and the podcast is great too.

[@FullCircleReloading]

@@jordandewitt2675 Appreciate you watching and listening!

[@andrewfridley7142]

thanks for keeping this potentially complicated task as simple as possible. I shot factory ammo for years bc I heard so many different reloading processes it was intimidating. if I had stumbled upon this when I started shooting competitive, I would have started reloading much sooner.

[@FullCircleReloading]

Stick to factory ammo please, maybe even blem stuff. We're all tired of you rolling off the couch, randomly coming to matches, and stealing trophies from people. We need all the help we can get out here.

[@Boon20]

That was one of the best reloading vids i have seen. Really easy to understand.

[@FullCircleReloading]

Thank you! That was the goal. We may dive deeper into each thing as we progress the video series if there is demand.

[@Boon20]

@FullCircleReloading i know i will watch

[@sugargoldy]

Another great video Allen thank you. You taught me a thing or 2. Keep up the good work. Enjoy all your videos see you soon.

[@FullCircleReloading]

Thank you!

[@Lethal_Venom]

Great video. Just found this channel yesterday ( the .308 VS 6.5CM ) and this video made me realize where I should spend more money on reloading equipment and where I don't. I just got into longer distance shooting a few years ago with my Tikka T3X TacA1 but I also just started ordering parts for a custom bolt rifle that I'll be using from now on. I know I'll want to start reloading as well but for now I'm just using factory ammo such as the Hornady ELD Match.

[@FullCircleReloading]

Reloads will take you to the next level when properly done. A good set of dies, good scale and good equipment to measure matter a lot. As long as you pair it with quality components then it’s easy as cake.

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@FullCircleReloadingI have a Defiance AnTI X action on order and I'll be placing the order for the IBI barrel this coming week. Going to get it all set up in a MDT LSS Gen2 chassis

[@FullCircleReloading]

@@Lethal_Venom That will be a super nice hunting setup!

[@chrisdavis4500]

Great work. I ain’t mad at it🤘.

[@FullCircleReloading]

Appreciate you!

[@mj23polairs]

So I’ve been reloading for almost 2 yrs shooting prs and nrl hunter regularly see single digit SDs in my ammo for large strings of fire. Uh I wet tumble with dawn dish soap, lemmie shine and no stainless media. When I do my brass cleaning I’m doing 500pcs at a time so the brass isn’t moving a lot or bouncing off each other. It might not look new but there is no exterior dirt. And I dry them all in a cheap food dehydrator. Good for thought for anyone new.

[@FullCircleReloading]

Thanks for sharing your process. There are a lot of ways to do it!

[@t_andin9343]

Great Video!

[@FullCircleReloading]

Thank you!

[@gregrehmer9069]

You do a lot of throwing!

[@joe4678]

Great video and channel, thanks for the info. Would love to know how you guys approach loading for gas guns also.

[@FullCircleReloading]

Thanks Joe! Do you mean sizing the case and finding the lands?

[@sgulden6276]

Great vid.! Any reason why you do not mandrel the case neck?

[@FullCircleReloading]

I do. The Mandrel is actually built into the sizing die with the area 419 dies so there’s no need for a second step. I probably should have mentioned that in the video actually.

[@BryanAnderson-r5z]

Love the video! Do you check/run new brass thru shoulder sizing to match your action before the first loading? Do you use any dry lube for bullet seating? Do you add any crimp after seating?

[@FullCircleReloading]

I don’t. I fireform all new brass. The only thing I do to it is make sure the necks are round, I do this by running it on a mandrel or by running it over the expander ball in the sizing die. Then I trim chamfer and debur if necessary(it usually needs it) I don’t seat with any lube and I don’t crimp very many cartridges. All straight wall and lever gun cartridges get crimped, past that, proper neck tension and run it.

[@Tiaan-p8l]

Awesome video. Just realized I need to upgrade my reloading bench again with scales. Can a pierced primer cause accuracy problems and do you tend to go to a specific press for more consistency.

[@FullCircleReloading]

A pierced primer while firing from the pin?

[@RamboMayhem]

What’s the best way to accomplish this in a AR platform where you can’t use the bullet and bolt to test length on the case and the bullet seating depth off the lands?

[@deadfishporter]

You can do everything the same with an ar. You can use locktite to get an overall length measurement. And checking shoulder bump is easy to do working the BCG with the upper off and pushing it by hand.

[@FullCircleReloading]

You actually can do exactly the same, although its a LITTLE more time intensive because you will just pull the barrel and do it by hand with your stripped bolt

[@ValcoBayrunner]

I use Redding graphite neck lube when I resize. Im using a simple Hornady FL sizing die. Is it typical across ALL reloading dies to feel a pop when the Ram handle is pushed forward removing the brass from the die. Is this also common with neck bushing dies. Sure is nice to have a bolt to release all the tension to take those measurements. Great video.

[@gconnoyer]

Is the Dillion good enough for making precision ammo? Is there anything wrong with my rock chucker or do I need an upgrade?

[@jacobdeem8499]

Rockchucker is just fine

[@maquereautin]

Best to really upgrade and get a Lee.

[@FullCircleReloading]

DO NOT buy anything LEE. You Rockchucker will be just fine for a long while. Lots of great shooters still using it and making great ammo. The Forster COAX is a great press with a lot of built in features if you're doing multiple calibers and a quick change die setup.

[@RogerLoUSPSA]

Im sorry if I missed this but is there a specific reason why your zero press is so empty and you do not do seating on it? Kinda sad to see such an amazing press only being used for so little

[@Nlarose81]

Do you guys anneal your brass? I know you said that by the time you need new brass you also need a new barrel and I didn’t know if you guys anneal.

[@FullCircleReloading]

We do! I typically do every 3 firings using an AMP.

[@Nlarose81]

Okay perfect, why do you anneal after every 3 firings, instead of after each fire?

[@46caliber]

The aggressive way you point at the camera intimidates me.

[@lmbear]

Now, get rid of half of that crap and keep it simple. Use a concentricity gauge, to set up your die set on a simple set of RCBS FL dies. Don't bs these guys, you should be able to get it done easily and simply, without half the fluff you spout. If you want to learn, you are more than welcome to come to my range, and I'll teach you..