Reloading Zone (12)

How do Progressive Presses Work? Frank explains the general function of a progressive press and its individual stages.

Progressive Gear and Component Considerations: In episode two we explore how die, powder, and bullet selections may differ for progressive loading.

Getting it Going: We set up our press and load a batch of 9mm Luger from start to finish.

Changeover and Testing: We take a look at how the X-10 handles caliber conversions before making some 5.56 and taking both loads to the range for testing.

Frank discusses both the wet and dry methods of case cleaning through a demonstration of Frankford Arsenal’s rotary and vibratory tumblers as well as the pros and cons of each method.

Frank covers the importance of trimming for both safety and accuracy, plus how to identify trim specs before using the Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Case Prep and Trim Center.

Episode three covers pocket primer uniforming to ensure the same primer strike from case to case using tools from the Frankford Arsenal Case Prep Expansion Pack, plus ensuring repeatable flame transfer using the RCBS flash hole deburring tool.

Our final installment of Season 2 of Reloading Zone covers how to load rounds for testing followed up by a live-fire demonstration.

In our first episode Frank covers some of the basic equipment that you need to turn factory or fired brass into fresh ammunition. You can get much of this in one fell swoop with the RCBS Rock Chucker kit.

Once brass is fired from a pistol or rifle, it retains those chamber dimensions. In episode two, Frank explains and demonstrates the different methods of resizing the brass to ensure it will feed reliably again.

One of the advantages that the hand loader has is ability to try different powders & primers in custom-made rounds. In episode three, Frank covers the differences between powders & primers and explains how to pick the best ones for your application.

Once your cases are primed and filled with the correct amount of powder, it’s time to see a bullet. In the last episode, Frank explains & demonstrates how to obtain your optimal overall length and make a round that will function flawlessly.