This is one of the most useful videos on reloading out there. Everyone should be required to watch this before you ever prime your first case. Thanks so much!
This video was very useful. Unlike everybody else on U-tube, you explained and displayed what pressure on the primer pocket is supposed to look like. Thank you
Succinct, organised, and very well done. And I appreciate the absence of long intro with guitar riffs and mindless videos of yourself up front. Keep being you my man!
Top notch UA-cam video right here. Very clear and right to the point without unnecessary jibberish. Done quickly yet got all the info in without wasting the viewers time.
A very clear and concise description of what to look for in regards to unsafe loads. I could not find a better teaching tool than this video. Thank you so much!!
Also don’t forget that : less powder isn’t safe. If you get a loading density too low for your case, it can also go overpressure as the primer ignite all the powder at the same time and literally "burst" a big amount of gaz in a very short time (powder deflagrate instead of burning fast). Be safe and check reloading data of the manufacturer of your powder.
I've heard that BS before . Then explain to me why I'm not blowing up guns I have made in wildcat chamberings because I must take one type of cartridge then reshape it to the wildcat chamber by using a low powder charge to fire form the cause from another cartridge ?. One very common fire forming is shooting low powder charges in standard cartridge's to fire form to PO Akley chamber. The amount of bad information from gun owners is stunning at times. One other not just BS but ass wipe stupidity heard all to often is 5.56x45 ammo fired in 223 chambers blows up guns like a bomb ! The morons who claim 5.56x45 ammo blows up guns in 223 haven't a clue that reloads in top pressures exceed any kind of commercial - military loaded ammo which the reloads don't blow up the guns . I have goofed by loading to much or a powder in 5.56x45 - 223 cases then blew out the primers without blowing up the AR 15's. that would tell anyone that the lie 5.56x45 blows up 223 guns is bull shit ! And let me point out the 5.56x45 military brass might be but not all could be not over 001" longer than 223 which that also can't blow up a gun . My self looking at many kinds of head stamped military 5.56x45 brass most all of then are 223 in length. There is just so much stupidity on UA-cam video's about guns - ammo - reloading .
This is spot on. I appreciate the time and effort you put into this. It is so clear and well done. Anyone who loads ammunition should watch this. Thank you for making it and posting it. Just like your videos where you put on your safety glasses FIRST before working, safety is first and foremost. Nice work gathering the different cases and lining them up in order. Pressure signs and primers 101.
Thanks for a very clear explanation. I looked it several other videos and couldn't tell what they were talking about. This is exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks again for taking the time .
I keep finding your videos the best instructive ones and easier to understand. Thanks for sharing, but additionally thanks for teaching, this was a real class.
This is excellent. I am starting to reload and I have been hearing about excessive pressures and the effect they have on brass. Until now I have not actually seen detailed examples of what to look for. Thanks for this video.
Well done. An excellent introduction for the beginner and a useful reminder for the experienced. For those who want to delve further the reloading book “Modern Reloading” by the godfather of hobbyist reloaders, Richard Lee is still the “Bible.” He started a little company called Lee Precision. You will find much useful information on powders, case capacity, bullet hardness, and other interior ballistics factors effecting pressure.
Excellent demo! I've seen guys going up that ladder when they wish they'd had this advice! One guy cut the hell right through the bolt face with a jet of fire and heat and galled the hell out of his lugs. That was about a $1000 mistake and he should have caught what was left of a custom bolt square in the cheek. Reloading is dangerous and if you don't pay heed to pressure signs and you take blind advice. It could very well put you in serious trouble or even worse someone you love. Thanks for this wise advice!
Thanks, U taught me basics to start with n moving on to test stage. been worried may have misjudged powder load even after double checking. Thanks for great video and feel alot more confident to test first reloads. Keep up the good work! I'm a fan...
Excellent video, thank you! I'm just starting to reload 223 and this is exactly what I need to know where I'm at with my reloads and how to check for pressure signs. Good stuff! 👍
Thank you. I shoot everything in HD when I can. It takes FOREVER to upload each video though. Ha ha especially if they're long ones as I tend to do... Have a great day! :)
i was getting condition 3 on an old python. It would cause the cylinder to hang and lock up the pistol. A highly renowned colt gunsmith returned the gun to me and said the firing pin hole was oversize. He said reduce the load to 125gr bullets to shoot. Bottom line--i replaced the firing pi and spring and problem solved. All ammo used was factory and now I am reloding. Youi really helped me understand what is going on and how to load for this cherished old gun. All your vids are so very helpful to me. You have done this very well.
This is the reloading video I have been looking for! Thank you! I was thinking some of my loads were hot, because my primers felt flat, even though they were in manual spec, lol. Im learning 🤣
This video has good basic info that should be heeded/looked at/understood by all reloaders...BUT there are a few more things that CAN affect the pressure info you can get from ONLY reading primers and mislead you...one of them occurs when bullet seating varies from off the lands to "jammed" into the lands. A "jammed" bullet CAN produce pressure signs that will go away by changing the seating depth of the bullet to allow more "jump" and can be done if case volume allows. Varying seating depth will also affect bullet speeds and pressure rise times. Further variables are things like head spacing, and clearance between the firing pin and the bolt face itself (a lot of this depends upon the clearance around the firing pin---increased clearance allows easier (and sometimes deceiving) primer cup flow). You need to be able to read pressure signs as accurately as possible, but you MUST be familiar with your individual rifle's signs as they can vary from rifle to rifle. Likely, the SAFEST thing to do if you think you have signs of high pressure is to reduce the load.......it is pretty tough to get into dangerous territory, pressure-wise, by reducing the load as long as you don't get carried away and reduce the load WWAAYY too much into the overly low charge range.
Extremely useful information. Great job of video taping & the thorough explanation that went with it. Thank you so much!! This is definitely a channel worth subscribing to.
This is one of the most useful videos on reloading out there. Everyone should be required to watch this before you ever prime your first case. Thanks so much!
7 years after you did this video, and it's still serving it's purpose. Perfectly executed info for a newby reloader.
This video was very useful. Unlike everybody else on U-tube, you explained and displayed what pressure on the primer pocket is supposed to look like. Thank you
Everyone that reloads should watch this video. Thanks for sharing!
thank you!!
Yep, clearly spoken information, with a no frills presentation of the physical evidence.
Succinct, organised, and very well done. And I appreciate the absence of long intro with guitar riffs and mindless videos of yourself up front. Keep being you my man!
Top notch UA-cam video right here. Very clear and right to the point without unnecessary jibberish. Done quickly yet got all the info in without wasting the viewers time.
Thank you
A very clear and concise description of what to look for in regards to unsafe loads. I could not find a better teaching tool than this video. Thank you so much!!
Also don’t forget that : less powder isn’t safe. If you get a loading density too low for your case, it can also go overpressure as the primer ignite all the powder at the same time and literally "burst" a big amount of gaz in a very short time (powder deflagrate instead of burning fast).
Be safe and check reloading data of the manufacturer of your powder.
I've heard that BS before .
Then explain to me why I'm not blowing up guns I have made in wildcat chamberings because I must take one type of cartridge then reshape it to the wildcat chamber by using a low powder charge to fire form the cause from another cartridge ?.
One very common fire forming is shooting low powder charges in standard cartridge's to fire form to PO Akley chamber.
The amount of bad information from gun owners is stunning at times.
One other not just BS but ass wipe stupidity heard all to often is 5.56x45 ammo fired in 223 chambers blows up guns like a bomb !
The morons who claim 5.56x45 ammo blows up guns in 223 haven't a clue that reloads in top pressures exceed any kind of commercial - military loaded ammo which the reloads don't blow up the guns .
I have goofed by loading to much or a powder in 5.56x45 - 223 cases then blew out the primers without blowing up the AR 15's. that would tell anyone that the lie 5.56x45 blows up 223 guns is bull shit !
And let me point out the 5.56x45 military brass might be but not all could be not over 001" longer than 223 which that also can't blow up a gun .
My self looking at many kinds of head stamped military 5.56x45 brass most all of then are 223 in length.
There is just so much stupidity on UA-cam video's about guns - ammo - reloading .
Best video I have ever seen on over-pressure. Great job on the zoom up, and the recap! Nicely done!
Thank you
This is spot on. I appreciate the time and effort you put into this. It is so clear and well done. Anyone who loads ammunition should watch this. Thank you for making it and posting it. Just like your videos where you put on your safety glasses FIRST before working, safety is first and foremost. Nice work gathering the different cases and lining them up in order. Pressure signs and primers 101.
As a beginner, I say thank you so much for a clear and concise explanation on an issue that has been worrying me. I now know exactly what to look for.
+Adrian Larkins Thank you!
This is one of the best videos I've seen on reading over pressure signs. Short and to the point. Great job!
Simple ,visual and straight to the point. Thanks for that!
Thank you! I appreciate the support! Have a great day! :)
Thanks for a very clear explanation. I looked it several other videos and couldn't tell what they were talking about. This is exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks again for taking the time .
Thank you! Have a great day!
Best video I have watched so far. Good job.
My friend, a lot of thanks for this, as always. Stay safe and accurate!
My best wishes from Italy!!
Thank you! I hope it was helpful. Have a great day!
Rifle primer information you gave is very much appreciated.
Dude i can honestly say that I would've never even thought of this. Thanks for the gold my dude
Another great video! I have learned SOOOO much from you. I recommend your videos to anyone I know looking to start reloading. God bless you brother!
New to reloading and watching anything I can get my hands on....EXCELLENT information. thanks!!!!
I keep finding your videos the best instructive ones and easier to understand. Thanks for sharing, but additionally thanks for teaching, this was a real class.
+Zacarias Souto Thank you so much for the very kind words and support you give my channel! Have a beautiful day!!
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The best vid I have seen o this subject. Excellent demonstration!
Simple truth, and agrees with my experience. Well done, thanks.
Nicely done-good quality images and good explanation. Also, not excessively long, but to the point. Thank you!
Good info from a beginner who has not shot his loads yet due to rain. Very informative. Thank you
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words and the support to my channel. Have a good day! :)
man this is good info, thank you for the visual references on those.
This is the one I am looking for. Great job.
This is excellent. I am starting to reload and I have been hearing about excessive pressures and the effect they have on brass. Until now I have not actually seen detailed examples of what to look for. Thanks for this video.
Thank you for the kind words and the support you give my channel. Have a good day! :)
Well done. An excellent introduction for the beginner and a useful reminder for the experienced. For those who want to delve further the reloading book “Modern Reloading” by the godfather of hobbyist reloaders, Richard Lee is still the “Bible.” He started a little company called Lee Precision. You will find much useful information on powders, case capacity, bullet hardness, and other interior ballistics factors effecting pressure.
Excellent description and illustration! Thanks
Excellent demo! I've seen guys going up that ladder when they wish they'd had this advice! One guy cut the hell right through the bolt face with a jet of fire and heat and galled the hell out of his lugs. That was about a $1000 mistake and he should have caught what was left of a custom bolt square in the cheek. Reloading is dangerous and if you don't pay heed to pressure signs and you take blind advice. It could very well put you in serious trouble or even worse someone you love. Thanks for this wise advice!
Good review, GREAT images, very clear. Thank You!
Thanks, U taught me basics to start with n moving on to test stage. been worried may have misjudged powder load even after double checking. Thanks for great video and feel alot more confident to test first reloads. Keep up the good work! I'm a fan...
Thank you! In time they'll come. Have a good evening. :)
Best description I've seen 👍
Excellent informational video! Quick & clear with great commentary, thank you very much from a newbie reloader!
Very good information. This answered my questions on what to look for very precise and to the point. Thank you!
Thank you for appreciating my content. I have many more video's in the works. Have a good evening :)
Wowow you answered like 5 questions 8 had!! Thank you!
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An oldie but goodie. Good info, thanks.
Excellent video, thank you! I'm just starting to reload 223 and this is exactly what I need to know where I'm at with my reloads and how to check for pressure signs. Good stuff! 👍
Great video that gets right to the point and makes it easy to see how your loads are performing. Thanx for the helpful info! Peace.
very clear visual instructions, - thank you!
thanks for the advice, will be looking closer at spent primers.
Thank you! Absolutly! I believe 209 will show (some) similar indicators. Have a great evening! :)
Thank you. I shoot everything in HD when I can. It takes FOREVER to upload each video though. Ha ha especially if they're long ones as I tend to do... Have a great day! :)
Well explained; easy to understand, even for a layman like myself. Thanks!
Thank you! Great information, specially since I just did my first rounds and now look to invest in the tools to continue reloading.
Thank you for this!!
Excellent safety information
Really great! Thank you for teaching safety!
i was getting condition 3 on an old python. It would cause the cylinder to hang and lock up the pistol. A highly renowned colt gunsmith returned the gun to me and said the firing pin hole was oversize. He said reduce the load to 125gr bullets to shoot. Bottom line--i replaced the firing pi and spring and problem solved. All ammo used was factory and now I am reloding. Youi really helped me understand what is going on and how to load for this cherished old gun. All your vids are so very helpful to me. You have done this very well.
This was excellent my man
Very good overview. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Amazing information, I’m new to reading and this video just answered a huge question for me!
Thanks for the info I've been looking for info on this it was clear to understand thanks
Thank you, great info for people starting out reloading. OSS
Great video used this to look at my first 400 reloads from 380 40 cal and 45 ACP. Found out my 380 was WY light. I use this video a lot thank you.
Great! Thanks for the support! Have a good evening. :)
Thank you. You are greatly appreciated.
Really good vid. Clear and concise. Subscribed.
This is the reloading video I have been looking for! Thank you!
I was thinking some of my loads were hot, because my primers felt flat, even though they were in manual spec, lol. Im learning 🤣
Super helpful - thanks for the detailed info!
Thank you very much for making this video. Absolutely useful information.
What a superb demonstration of over pressure.
+Mick Briggs Thank you!
Very informative safety video, well explained and extremely useful to know. Thank you.
Very interesting ! Thanks for showing it !
Thank you for the great photography and clear explanation. Well-made video.
A clear example of the various stages of pressure on primers, nice vid ,cheers.
+SA Feral Shooter Great comment. Thank you as well!
Great video man. Just gathering info before I start reloading and this helps tremendously. Thanks
Thank you!
Great video. Very precise and useful.
Great detail and makes perfect sense. Thanks!
Excellent information and concise which is a refreshing change for you tube. Thanks I am a beginner reloader in .308
Thanks
10 years After your vidéo IS greate ! Thanks a lot
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Thank you, Blessings from Arizona!
This video has good basic info that should be heeded/looked at/understood by all reloaders...BUT there are a few more things that CAN affect the pressure info you can get from ONLY reading primers and mislead you...one of them occurs when bullet seating varies from off the lands to "jammed" into the lands. A "jammed" bullet CAN produce pressure signs that will go away by changing the seating depth of the bullet to allow more "jump" and can be done if case volume allows. Varying seating depth will also affect bullet speeds and pressure rise times. Further variables are things like head spacing, and clearance between the firing pin and the bolt face itself (a lot of this depends upon the clearance around the firing pin---increased clearance allows easier (and sometimes deceiving) primer cup flow). You need to be able to read pressure signs as accurately as possible, but you MUST be familiar with your individual rifle's signs as they can vary from rifle to rifle. Likely, the SAFEST thing to do if you think you have signs of high pressure is to reduce the load.......it is pretty tough to get into dangerous territory, pressure-wise, by reducing the load as long as you don't get carried away and reduce the load WWAAYY too much into the overly low charge range.
Great vid. Very helpful. Thanks for posting. Safety!
+DaddioFishSlayer thank you
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Thanks for the safety tip! Much appreciated
That is very, very useful!!! Thanks!!!
Thank you,! I've never seen an over pressure brass
As always great, informative videos.....many thanks for taking the time to do your videos!
+Donald Myrick Thank you!
Great video every beginner to reloading should watch your video....you explained tell tale signs of high pressure loads
Thank you!
Thanks a bunch just into rifle reloading . Was wondering sitting here looking at my cases.
great job. good information given without excess. i'm new to reloading, and will not forget this information anytime soon.
Watching this video 10 years later. Thank you from a newbie
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Thank you! I was having trouble reading the primer so my test batch
Extremely useful information. Great job of video taping & the thorough explanation that went with it. Thank you so much!! This is definitely a channel worth subscribing to.
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Just starting to reload and thankful I saw this video...Give me pause and will make me pay attention to the details.
Thank you! :)
Great video, right to the point and very informative! Thanks
Thank you!
Good job on explaining 👍🏽