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

WARNING: Before attempting this, please read below. Having never done this type of ammo before, this is my first attempt at reloading 7.62x54R. Don't necessarily follow my recommendations on what bullets to start out with for reloading, because my asset for that may be wrong (using 0.311 instead of 0.308).

Here's the 3rd of a 4 part video series on how to reload ammunition. In this case, we reload 7.26x54R ammo, using a simple Lee Loader Kit plus a lot of extra tools I use to make the job easier/safer and more accurate.

After we put the empty brass cases on the wood block, we spray them down with an alcohol based liquid lube spray, giving it just a few squirts on both sides. Then we let it dry for about 5-7 minutes.

Next, we take the bullet/cartridge die and hammer in each empty brass case so that we can resize the neck. This needs to be done so that we can get the neck of the brass back to its proper size, then have the edges flared out just a little so that it will accept the new bullet. After you hammer in the brass case, you take your standard punch from the Lee Loader kit, then knock out the brass case. Then repeat this process for the rest of the cases.

After that's complete, we have to prime each bullet. The kit comes with it's own tapper you can use to basically hammer or tap in the new primers, but I prefer to use the Auto Prime handheld primer tool, which allows you to slowly squeeze in the primer to each brass case. Then we spend the rest of the video filling up and using the Auto Prime to re-prime all of the brass.

That's it for now, the last part is coming. Hope you enjoy this, stay tuned!

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[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.

[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!

[LooksLegitBro]

9:21 - 9:34 sounds so erotic.

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

[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.

[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.

[Pjdr3500]

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

[MrARKWILD]

VERY NICE AND INFORMATIVE!!!

[lapin71457]

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

[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

[hillboy762]

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