Introduction to Reloading with 9mm

The first of a series of videos covering the basics of reloading. We're using the 9mm cartridge as an example because it's an easy cartridge to reload. Some steps are not needed for the 9mm but the things we are skipping are mentioned for completeness. We'll be covering: - Types of reloading data and manuals - How to interpret the data and extract information not explicitly stated - Shortcomings of reloading manuals - Avoiding pitfalls - Bullet selection between the four main types of bullets - Pros and cons of each bullet type - Powder selection - A deep dive into burn rates and pressures - Powder shape and how it effects your reloading - Safety, decisions that will help mitigate mistakes - Load workup planning and documentation - Costs

Second installment on our video series covering the basics of reloading. This cleaning step is not specific to any cartridge. We'll be covering: - The primary purpose of cleaning our cases - Dry Tumbling - Side benefits of cleaning - Cost

Third installment on our video series covering the basics of reloading. Here we cover sizing and decapping We'll be covering: - The various functions of brass cases - Neck tension - Various die designs - Preparing your new dies - Cleaning - Setting the decapping pin properly - Setting various dies properly in the press - Lubing cases - Verifying your sizing

Fourth installment on our video series covering the basics of reloading. Here we cover flaring We'll be covering: - How much to flare, obviously - Different dies - Different cases - Different bullets - Setting your die - What flaring does to neck tension

Fifth installment on our video series covering the basics of reloading. Here we cover priming. We're not comparing priming mechanisms, only the basics needed for this cartridge. We'll be covering: - Selection of primers, what I recommend - Priming cup and seater design - Primer contamination - Seating depth, preventing slam fire - Safety - Storage

Sixth installment on our video series covering the basics of reloading. Here we cover powder throws and measuring equipment. We explore techniques to get the most accuracy out of your equipment that's reasonably possible. We'll be covering: - Powder shape (I refer to it as geometry in the video) - Flow and how it influences the powder throw - Balance beam scales - Zeroing and factors that throw off your scale - Tricklers and several substitutes if you don't have one - Electronic scales and their pitfalls - Techniques for quick powder throw adjustment - Periodic checks and validating your charges - Maximizing your accuracy when using a powder throw

Seventh installment on our video series covering the basics of reloading. Here we cover seating and taper crimps. We discuss how to combine these operations. We go over pitfalls and how we can execute this critical step without losing our minds. We'll be covering: - 3 different approaches to seating and crimping - A demonstration of over crimping and the consequences - A demonstration of under crimping and the consequences - The die parts and what each of them do - A demonstration of 3 approaches to checking your rounds for fit and function - A break down the important goals we're trying to achieve to not lose focus - A break down each step of setting up a seat and crimp die - How to speed up your setups without a lot of trial and error - Anticipating seating depth changes after adding a taper crimp to keep things accurate

Eighth installment on our video series covering the basics of reloading. Here we shoot our rounds to gather the data and verify function. We'll be covering: - What to look for as you're testing - Lack of full function on the lower charges - Pressure signs on the higher charges - Pitfalls that can throw your shots off as you're supporting the gun - The surprise trigger break and proper breathing to maximize your accuracy to make this testing count - Analysis of the targets with mean radius and large groups for statistically valid conclusions - Point of impact change, using your custom load to tune your sights - Recreating and verifying factory ammo from Hornady - Tracking your loads in your own manual, complete with targets and summary - Minimum labeling of your stored ammo - Target selection for visibility and precision