The Mosin Minute - Episode 62: How To Reload 7.62x54R Ammo (Part 3 of 4)

[LooksLegitBro]

9:21 - 9:34 sounds so erotic.

good video though. im gonna pick up one of these kits for sure.

[Pjdr3500]

most primers the trays will put the primer in the correct position by shifting back and fourth

[TheAmericanArm]

Thanks for the upload...I have a big manufacturing background and always wonder about the process to this...

Can I ask wear you bought your kit from?

For the future, it would be nice to modify the lever that presses the primers...a little tack welding on that thumb lever would allow better ergonomic pressing for setting the primer.

[20thcenturyfilmdocs]

@TheAmericanArm Yeah, that autoprimer is old-school, they've already changed them up. I think Lee made them this way to make it deliberately harder to use, to keep morons from double priming or crushing the primers, but that's just speculation.

These parts came from all over. Part 1 of my 8x57mm Mauser series covers costs in more detail. The small kit itself came from Natchez Shooting Supplies, they have the BEST prices on this stuff. $25 + shipping. A good gun show will have one of these.

[MrARKWILD]

VERY NICE AND INFORMATIVE!!!

[lapin71457]

Yea!!! big thumbs up on the use of safety goggles.

[20thcenturyfilmdocs]

@shootcentermass 05' Stang, it's a 40th Anniversary Ed.

[R32PWR]

Just a tip mate, with this particular kit, there is no need to lube the cases like you would have to in a conventional press, as you are only sizing the neck and nothing more. Save your time and lube :) Plus you may want to get something to clean the primer pockets out and get a lee debur/chamfer tool to tidy up the neck mouths before you seat the projectile.And also use your callipers you have there to measure your overall case length (including the projectile) to make sure its not to long

[20thcenturyfilmdocs]

@R32PWR See, I was wondering about that, because the cases seldom got stuck with or without the lube...I played it safe.  Thanks for confirming it, the paperwork it's very clear on that lube question, not to me at any rate. And yeah, I didn't go into all that detail about the primer pocket cleaning and chamfer/debur tools, mainly out of interest for time, and also because those steps are more needed for the 2nd or 3rd reload...which is for ANOTHER vid later. Tnx for the feedback though!

[R32PWR]

@20thcenturyfilmdocs No worries, ive just gotten into reloading aswell in .223 using the same kit, alot of fun and a good way to learn the basics of reloading, I dont use the auto prime tho, i do everything with the kit, after you get used to it, you can go at a decent rate. Done 250 rounds now :) Look forward to seeing some more vids

Leon

[BubbaLee2]

very informative--awesome--thumbs up!!!

[hillboy762]

this looks fun.

[20thcenturyfilmdocs]

@hillboy762 Dude, it really is! Like I sez, start with .308 for Mosins...and if you have Mausers, reloading is the best way to go! And .303 ammo too!

[hillboy762]

@20thcenturyfilmdocs im thinking .38 i sold my enfield and dont want a mauser i like 8mm and i only shoot surplus 7.62x54r.

[semiautoriflelover]

Wow that is interesting. I've never used a die like that.

[20thcenturyfilmdocs]

@semiautoriflelover Yeah, these are strictly "manual" reload kit items that are available in the most common ammo types, which in theory you can take with you to the range and reload while on the spot. Same applies with the Handpress kits, but those use the "standard" press dies you use for lever presses, or progressive loaders with those turrets and such. Some ammo like 8mm Mauser can ONLY be reloaded with those standard press dies...which I'll do a separate video for later!

[Dale767]

how many rounds can you make with your standerd 1lb can of powder

[20thcenturyfilmdocs]

@Dale767 eh, probably about 100 to 120 rounds at about 45-55 grs. per bullet, which is a relatively standard gr. range.

I'll eventually do a "math" video that explains how much you should expect to pay per bullet, but it comes out to around 50-60 cents a rifle bullet...AFTER you get all of your setup costs out of the way.

[Crusher7485]

@20thcenturyfilmdocs So, basically reloading is only for getting more accurate ammo? I was hoping it would be cheaper...last I checked I could get Brown Bear match 174 grain ammo for about $0.45/bullet.

[20thcenturyfilmdocs]

@Crusher7485 Accuracy and cheaper WHEN you can't find Brown Bear 174 or 203 gr. SP, because in these here parts, you can pretty much ONLY shoot SP/HP rounds at ranges...and Brown Bear isn't always in stock from AIMSurplus or J&G...and rather than pay $1 per bullet using Sellier/Belloit ammo, reloading is lightyear's cheaper.