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How I'm Reloading 223 for $.10 Per Round | CountryBoyPrepper

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How I'm Reloading 223 for $.10 Per Round | CountryBoyPrepper
If you are resourceful and willing to put forth the effort you can actually reload 223 for $.10 per round! All I have to buy is primers and powder. I'm actually trading brass for my powder and primers so my out of pocket expense is ZERO! Of course it takes some time and effort but, it's worth it for me! Thanks for watching! Be sure to smack that "Like" button before you go! Oh, and 2550 fps.
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@ferna2294 6 жыл бұрын

"Hey, what are you cooking?" "Bullets, honey, lots of them"

@FLYBOY123456789 3 жыл бұрын

lots of them...2000 years to get a hundred rounds...

@nickfotopoulos5323 6 жыл бұрын

Suddenly 30¢ a round doesn't sound expensive...lol

@Snadzies 6 жыл бұрын

20¢ if you buy Tula/Wolf.

@drexxler138 6 жыл бұрын

Lol

@_jocker_games_ 6 жыл бұрын

@@Snadzies tulammo? It cost 7-8 rubbles ($0,1-0,11) in Russia

@jimmygrant3212 5 жыл бұрын

Nick Fotopoulos this guy takes reloading your own ammo to the extreme

@grantsdad177 5 жыл бұрын

Gary Winthorp I personally haven’t had any trouble feeding wolf through my bushmaster

@TheXboxSux 3 жыл бұрын

watching in 2020 like: "ahhhh the good ol days".

@kevinforget549 Жыл бұрын

in 2023 it looks like ancient history. primers alone cost close to 10 cents. powder even more.

@CrashRacknShoot Ай бұрын

@@kevinforget549 bah. Let ammoseek be your friend. It'll help bring the costs down real quick. Not with powder right now, but for the rest of it for sure.

@busterpremiumproductions5840 4 жыл бұрын

"I'm gonna take em and stick em in my toaster" oh so he means he has a special oven or something like tha- *proceeds to stick powdered bullets in a toaster oven* niiiiiceee

@davidsalganicoff441 4 жыл бұрын

Buster Premium Productions he cookin up some hot Cheetos

@DropThatDelly 4 жыл бұрын

I thought literally the exact same thing lol

@scottyscott1898 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too.. thought process was the same exact way lol

@turiipipip1920 3 жыл бұрын

Some very tasty Cheetos. *gulps sounds good*

@s14duma 7 жыл бұрын

All i saw was freedom being made. :D

@jolynnathan8475 7 жыл бұрын

s14duma thats a stupid statement...

@jpopcorns7912 7 жыл бұрын

Murica

@gripdeath 7 жыл бұрын

Jolyn Nathan Your statement is a stupid statement for stating a statement to be a stupid statement

@jolynnathan8475 7 жыл бұрын

Cyka Blyat Why do you think so?

@huntingisthelife 7 жыл бұрын

A Cow only muricans

@kwhemphill4254 6 жыл бұрын

Some of you dont realize that hand loading ammo is therapeutic. I dont reload for the savings nearly as much as for the zen if you will. It's relaxing.

@joshualehman685 5 жыл бұрын

Lies you do it for the accuracy gains lol

@williambarnes274 5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't possibly agree more. I began in my teens for the cost effectiveness. However, it didn't take very long for me to realize the stress reducing qualities in the repetitive motions. Moreover, I began to learn that I can receive far better ballistics after significant research.

@jameswhitney9122 5 жыл бұрын

I agree... It is really relaxing and the added bonus of increased accuracy is a plus!

@phtevenmolz5030 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Many of my loads come out to the same price as factory ammo, but ALL of my rifles shoot 1 MOA or less (all of my bolt guns are 1/2 MOA or less) instead of averaging 2-3 MOA with factory garbage. And only half a dozen of my 32 rifles have nice aftermarket barrels.

@ErikisOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

Reading your comment was a blessing. Thank you

@observer4916 4 жыл бұрын

lmao. imagine if a soldier on the battlefield shouted "im reloading!" and proceeded to get out of cover and scour the battlefield for empty brass casings and scrap lead, then he pulled out his tactical oven and smelted the lead, then proceeded to pull out his tactical reloading equipment and spent several hours refining his new rounds, then he slowly loaded his new bullets into all of his magazines while listening to audiobooks, thne when he was done he loaded the magazine and continued with the battle

@Schwarzvogel1 4 жыл бұрын

For some reason, that made me laugh a lot harder than it should have. I can just visualize that--a firefight slowly grinding to a halt as soldiers on both sides start scouring the battlefield for scrap lead and brass casings, whilst giving each other dirty looks as they wait for their lead to melt. Perhaps that's how World War V will be fought, once we get past the sticks and stones used for WWIV.

@darknitethunder 4 жыл бұрын

@@Schwarzvogel1 Sorry to cut your water off, but back in the early frontier days often enough when a man goes hunting he would butcher once he's make a kill shot. Then look for the bullet there carcass , after finding it they save it for remelting once they had enough to melt. Of course were talk about the Black Powder days. But the same principals can be applied to some of toady's standards if'n you can handle cutting out a bullet from someone you've just took out because of the war from with in our own country. If not it is time to re- unite the country as a whole. May God Bless America, because if'n he don't all is DOOMED. And that includes you too.

@elvispresley2542 4 жыл бұрын

Chad Myron Gaines-Normington that's exactly what revolutionary and civil war soldiers did.

@FastSloW-qt8xf 3 жыл бұрын

I like to think the sides found peace threw trade negotiations from the "this bucket of 7.62 brass for your half bucket of 5.56 and a coffee can of lead"

@deltashot5608 3 жыл бұрын

@@elvispresley2542 there weren't bullets in the civil war only muskets

@TheOldRecordStation 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Mario effects when picking up brass haha

@mikedoingmikethings702 6 жыл бұрын

Reloading is kind of tricky, not everyone would agree. It is a “hobby that feeds a hobby that creates a hobby” and others don’t see that way... anyway, great info...

@fucktwelve6774 6 жыл бұрын

MIKE MIKE a job could be a hobby if its fun to you honestly anything is better than just doing nothing

@kellydees1938 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. I started reloading .44 rem mag because I was in NO WAY going to pay a buck a round for pistol ammo. I don't cast lead because I got a 3 year old crumb cruncher and a 10 year old running around, and I keep old brass and dead primers the F away from the kids, but melting lead at home sounds a little poisonous

@elpizzathehut940 5 жыл бұрын

Had a hobby once. Then I got married. Now I have "love".

@michaeljohn8905 4 жыл бұрын

MIKE MIKE so true. I got into it cause I like tinkering and I like to save money. Lol joke was on me I just found more ways to spend my money. 🤪

@Potato_Man1776 4 жыл бұрын

What’s the third hobby? I got that reloading feeds shooting but what does that create?

@delafeld1833 6 жыл бұрын

People are such gun snobs , I enjoy reloading and I liked your teaching us how your doing it . good job

@jambri116 4 жыл бұрын

Amen

@kevinburns1368 4 жыл бұрын

If we ever get to the point were we are in a post apocalyptic society, this man is going to be rich lol

@chuckaule6292 24 күн бұрын

depends how much powder and primers he has saved up. If production of those cease to exist we will all be without ammo eventually.

@cjbotts 4 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely incredible, huge respect to anyone who’s this self sufficient. I’m looking to get into hand loading my ammo but I def do not have time for all this

@colten4172 4 жыл бұрын

Thankfully, you can purchase premanufactured projectiles! I’m tempted to start putting together a casting set up though, because you can also get lead from tire shops in the form of tire weights. Tire shops have to pay to get rid of it, so you can often get it for free! You can also skip the powder coating if you use copper gas checks (I believe). Little bit of cost (3¢ a piece?), but saves a lot of time. And could possibly be cheaper than the powder coating equipment.

@eric78704 2 жыл бұрын

You don't use gas checks???

@Antli2024 Жыл бұрын

Batches, I do 1000 cases a day. Then you can reload 200 at a time. It only has to be trimmed the first time, swagging as well. Get a progressive press and 200 only takes an hour

@Antli2024 Жыл бұрын

@@eric78704you don’t have too, leading isn’t an issue, accuracy suffers a bit though. I only gas check for accuracy loads

@Bushcraft-xz6xd 7 жыл бұрын

When off the shelf ammo disappears this guy will be king!

@dylanmartin6394 6 жыл бұрын

Bushcraft1974 I

@baconious1380 4 жыл бұрын

@@dylanmartin6394 it's always good to learn how to do this. I don't but I'd prefer to know it and not need it rather than need it and not know it.

@gabrielfraser2109 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is now king.

@user-ec8tz9fd2n 2 жыл бұрын

😧

@CountryBoyPrepper 7 жыл бұрын

Hey guys. I had to re-upload this video because When I was editing I forgot to include the step of resizing the powder coated bullets which is very important. Thanks for watching!

@elitenoob1147 7 жыл бұрын

i have a question. do u use a gas check on your bullets?

@CountryBoyPrepper 7 жыл бұрын

No. Not necessary with a powder coated bullet.

@elitenoob1147 7 жыл бұрын

oh ok awesome

@calebgrubb2997 7 жыл бұрын

CountryBoyPrepper why u powder coat

@JosThoSul 7 жыл бұрын

To prevent lead buildup in the barrel. Alternatively, he could use gas checks or copper plating.

@josephatnip2398 5 жыл бұрын

I remember when I used to be able to buy 1000 of 7.62 x 39 for under a hundred bucks.....

@joeyballay1792 5 жыл бұрын

but we all know who made that change... hahahahaha

@yaitsme4953 4 жыл бұрын

Dam you just dated yourself......old

@mot0rhe4d40 4 жыл бұрын

First 1k 7.62x39 in a fifty Cal can at a local pawn shop, $75 ... That was also in the late 90"s

@Oscar-fc2ye 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is crazy man , you’re a super inspirational person , to see you do this gives people the hope to go out and do it themselves, this is one of the most valuable learning experiences I’ve ever had on KZfaq without a doubt

@mapbike 7 жыл бұрын

People who think this is all to time consuming need to just buy ammo. All of the steps involved in this process is part of the fun of the hobby, yes it does take some time, but those of us who enjoy the entite process dont mind taking the time to custom build our ammo. Ots kinda like some people enjoy getting wet and taking the time to hand wash their car and other just drive through an automatic wash, either way is fine and its simply a preference between one or the other.

@goatnuts12 7 жыл бұрын

sure its cheap after the initial $2000 in parts to get going

@sergeantbigmac 7 жыл бұрын

gooseontheloose12 An old guy at a shooting range told me one time 'Its not about shooting cheaper, Its so you can shoot more. Thats all' Lol.

@alpham777 7 жыл бұрын

sergeantbigmac yep correct I personally save all my store bought ammo and just practice with reloads don't need expensive ammo to shoot paper.

@CountryBoyPrepper 7 жыл бұрын

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@DaveSmith-cp5kj 7 жыл бұрын

The fact that you think it costs $2000 to do this shows your overwhelming ignorance.

@edstimator1 7 жыл бұрын

Wondering why you are watching a reloading video if you don't find it to be a fascinating hobby? And if you do find it to be a fascinating hobby then I wonder if you feel that hobbies should be cost effective to be worthwhile? If you are doing something that is cost effective and worthwhile is that not considered just work that you happen to enjoy? And if you are doing work that you happen to enjoy is it not out of the question to do a hobby that you derive pleasure from but saves you money from the cost of another related hobby that is a dead bang loser as far as cost goes? This isn't necessarily pointed at you but just making a general statement that hobbies don't have to make financial sense to be enjoyed and frequently if not generally do not meet that criteria. Just sayin, No hate here. Do as you please. I like to reload and I spend a small fortune doing it. So what?

@carlosspicyweiner7734 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a reloader and it’s good to see how others do it. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

@Felix-Mueller 5 жыл бұрын

Imagine: * *BING* * Oh boy, my bullets are ready! * BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG *

@wm505gaming4 7 жыл бұрын

atleast he's recycling?

@acefromwithin2079 3 жыл бұрын

Not recycling, reusing.

@bassboss1234 4 сағат бұрын

@@acefromwithin2079 reusing brass, recycled lead

@gottamodify7756 7 жыл бұрын

most people are comparing this ammo to just walmart stuff but doing this lets him make ammo that shoots good in his guns and doesnt have to pay for match ammo if he matches it himself.

@jamesvatter5729 6 жыл бұрын

It makes me laugh when I see the comments about "wasting your time." I'd say you're doing a good job "investing" your time when you're able to save that much money.

@johnc120 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! You really have a passion for guns and reloading. You embrace the spirit of America. Keep up the good work with the young ones!

@RossSeymour 7 жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm and dedication is unbridled.

@HunterHonda 5 жыл бұрын

Super interesting, GREAT video and editing man

@StreetbeatDesigns67 5 жыл бұрын

lmfao of all people to see here. Whats up man

@WTRMLN-zu6ob 3 жыл бұрын

Did I just hear youtuber say he likes to listen to audiobooks without advertising audible. Amazing

@trackingthealgorithm221 4 жыл бұрын

I’m just beginning to research reloading. Seems overwhelming. So much equipment so many steps.

@me2bfc 4 жыл бұрын

Watch Tiborasaurus Rex and Gunblue490. Both have very good reloading videos for beginners. It doesn't seem that difficult after watching them. This guy is not a beginner, and it doesn't have to be this complex.

@mot0rhe4d40 4 жыл бұрын

If you can can follow a recipe exactly then you can reload, sure there is a cost to entry into it. It allows me to hand tailor an ultra match load for my specific rifle/handgun, while saving me quite a bit of money depending on the caliber. I do not take it to this gentleman's degree in all fairness. Watching videos and listening to the pros and cons of reloaders about equipment can save you money in the beginning as well, good luck.

@jhphoto100 2 жыл бұрын

It does not have to be this complicated.

@trackingthealgorithm221 2 жыл бұрын

@@me2bfc thanks man, your right.

@trackingthealgorithm221 2 жыл бұрын

@@jhphoto100 yea since this video I have bought a press and some other tools deburring, scale. My setup is not the most efficient process but I enjoy it. It’s fun adjusting loads and seeing the difference in ballistics. And as of now I still have both eyes,both hands, my nose, and all 10 fingers.

@napoleontannerite8452 5 жыл бұрын

The definition of “reloading” make almost everything from scratch

@bro-keno-pen1618 7 жыл бұрын

the lost art of hand loading

@G19Jeeper 7 жыл бұрын

its actually pretty common now. Even with guys who dont shoot a lot, i know guys who probably shoot less than a few hundred rounds per year that still handload

@jamesh5187 6 жыл бұрын

My hat is off to you brother that was time consuming. But I'm glad to see your boys slinging some lead!

@Espi68One 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Work, LOTS of work. Very good information, I appreciate all the information, I am slowing working my way to load .223/5.56 and .308, been loading .38/.357 and 9mm for years, just started to load 40S&W. This is really good information. Keep up the good work.

@bp516 7 жыл бұрын

Holy cow. Talk about time consuming. Yikes

@logicsoundinc 7 жыл бұрын

Bob P Yeah, hand-loading rifle ammunition is a bear.

@abrahamhdz 7 жыл бұрын

Some people watch TV when the are bored. Other people engage in their hobbies when they are bored. Everybody has down time. It just depends on how you want to spend it.

@luvdady 7 жыл бұрын

Bob P it's like extreme couponers I spend 90 hours a week clipping coupons and I save $250. what's your time worth

@abrahamhdz 7 жыл бұрын

luvdady If you have never cultivated a hobby I recommend you put that down on your "bucket list". It is one of the great enjoyments of life! It is EXTREMELY enjoyable to learn about something you know very little about through experiencing it directly. Then through proper cultivation of that ENJOYMENT you become GOOD at it. You then develop friendships through it with others of like mind set. It pays off in many ways for an enjoyable life. Having firearms is different from reloading firearms for target shooting and competition shooting. I hope that you change your outlook on life and learn to someday appreciate a man pouring his heart and time into his enjoyments rather than summarizing the time spent on an expense sheet as “hours you could have spent doing something else”.

@luvdady 7 жыл бұрын

abrahamhdz this is my hobby here responding to people who spend $5 of there life saving a nickel.

@joshlong1397 6 жыл бұрын

Impressive, I did basically the same thing with a few less steps (pistol) when I was shooting a lot in college. You should definitely treat yourself to a lee loadmaster progressive press (or any progressive press for that matter). Get a round per handle pull, vs one every 4-5 pulls. Keep up the good work!

@trigger357 5 жыл бұрын

Great content brother. This seems like something I should do when I hang up my combat boots. Thanks for sharing

@vonbrigi2690 6 жыл бұрын

I’m really no expert or anything, but would it be way cheaper to just buy new ammo? I mean, all the tools, machines and your time isn’t cheap.

@josh_tes 6 жыл бұрын

agreed haha

@theders8590 6 жыл бұрын

vonbrigð i after a while it becomes cheaper money wise.

@shadowcatch4731 6 жыл бұрын

vonbrigð i its cheaper in the long run

@leoncsv 6 жыл бұрын

and in place of searching the shotbullets he could have worked

@beathan99 6 жыл бұрын

also think he could have earned what he saved by flipping burgers, but he prolly enjoy this and in the zombie apocalypse theese preppers hope is comming, the ammo store is most likely closed.

@obamasinladen6333 6 жыл бұрын

If a zombie apocalypse happens im finding you first

@gunnerpeterson2284 6 жыл бұрын

CJ lol ammo won't be a problem when you don't have to pay for it

@Adam-yo3bt 6 жыл бұрын

Gunner Peterson what about if you run out of ammo???

@omeganixonrush753 6 жыл бұрын

Adam 23 how dare you speak like that

@C0medySeniorz 6 жыл бұрын

pyromanenadolf you know. Solar panels are a thing. You don't have to rely on power plants for power.

@Capt_Killingfield 6 жыл бұрын

Dayam CJ you's a busta! Grove Street!

@ConvetionalHeretic 3 жыл бұрын

Love this vid man, probably one of my favorite on affordable reloading. The only thing I would recomend is wearing a propper mask when dealing with sifting for or smelting lead. You don’t want any more of that stuff in your blood then the absolute unavoidable...

@ChronicAndIronic 2 жыл бұрын

“It’s restricting his oxygen!”

@MrTolcher 6 жыл бұрын

great video bud, looks like a very relaxing process. thanks for taking the time to video and share for us

@girlmastergeneral 6 жыл бұрын

Dude! This is awesome, I always wondered in depth how bullets were made. Super cool. Thanks for making and sharing this video.

@nellobello7220 5 жыл бұрын

big up for the "arcade sound" when colleting brass :D

@dannyh982 5 жыл бұрын

To everyone saying this isn't worth the time and they would rather buy ammo, please send me your spent brass. I am glad that most do not think it's worth it more lead and brass for me and guys like me. Also everyone keeps saying $1000's in equipment, keep thinking that, as I said more lead and brass for me. But if you may be interested in reloading that press is around $120, dies $40, powder charge $38, lee pot $69, casting mold $40, scales $20, powder $20, primers $30, basically everything to load .223 for less than $400 total. Far from thousands.... I do a few things different though I do buy lead from the scrapyard a lot easier than sifting I am lazy there.

@drewt.4353 5 жыл бұрын

But his labor is priceless so just shipping.

@RichCommander 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, long time fan. I remember watching these videos years ago when you first released them. I’m not into reloading but there’s something so satisfying about these videos. I came back to watch them all again.

@RichCommander 3 жыл бұрын

I saw you haven’t posted a video in a couple years. Hope you’re doing well man.

@chrismckinney9942 6 жыл бұрын

Your knowledge for the process and patience is impressive. I personally don’t think I’d have the patience for all that.

@A8vscRrabbit 7 жыл бұрын

pure awesomeness. i too am in the same boat of high volume shooting vs stockpiling. i have my reloads down in the teens: $0.15-.20. love the sound effects! good stuff

@CountryBoyPrepper 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@SAVAGE308SNIPER 6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunatley, I don't have the time to do this fun shit!

@drexxler138 6 жыл бұрын

Find some time. Nothing is more stress releasing then building ammo and shooting it.

@downtowngames4631 6 жыл бұрын

There is no excuse for not having fun no matter what job you have or how old you are

@waptek2 5 жыл бұрын

best post!

@nonofyourbusinessnonofyour5435 4 жыл бұрын

SAVAGE308SNIPER true news too I don’t know how justify spending my time on it when i could just buy ready ones

@donaldmack2307 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. I recently acquired a .223/5.56 rifle and was looking into this. Thanks for the video!

@benwillard6751 5 жыл бұрын

You are a patient man who enjoys what he does! You have a machine shop in your garage, cool beans. Great video, keep doing what you're doing big guy and thanks for sharing!!!!

@marks3072 3 жыл бұрын

In case ya'll wanted to know, his HEBREW TATTOO reads "Yeshuah" (Jesus). Hebrew is read from right to left, so it reads here YSUA. That little apostrophe-looking letter at the beginning, is the "Y" sound is called a Yod in Hebrew. The second letter that looks like a "W" is actually an S sound. The third letter is a Vav, and makes an "O" sound (but can make other sounds as well). The final letter is the Ayin, which makes the "Ah" sound in this instance. Since Hebrew is an ancient language trying to make do in a modern world, the spelling and pronunciation can vary. Regardless, gotta give this guy credit for going to this extreme to make his own rounds!

@nullvid 3 жыл бұрын

No one asked, this is reloading. Don't bring religion into every God damn thing. Love the video.

@danielcox-thesonofliberty8832 3 жыл бұрын

@@nullvid It’s freedom of speech. So get use to it!

@mikhailvershinin2292 2 жыл бұрын

@@nullvid why even comment just move on

@adamamen266 2 жыл бұрын

@Shane Powell End Israel altogether

@cubby1jc 7 жыл бұрын

Not many of these videos impress me. Yours did! Thank you.

@ohshoot444 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Awesome skill to have and the young man looks like he’s having a great time shooting.

@brenton9492 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video, very informative and i liked how you mentioned brand and machines you used

@hazyrx9279 7 жыл бұрын

as a hobby it makes sense but if I work 8 hours of overtime a month I can just by ammo outright

@TheNajSD 7 жыл бұрын

I made that same point above. Compare the time spent reloading and the cost savings to available options making money. Measure where you're gaining value. For some, reloading. For others, buying. The one benefit though of reloading is dependency. You don't have to rely on stock. If shit hits the fan, you're set. Until there's a national ammo registry (I imagine i'll see that within my lifetime) I have zero need to reload.

@believeit3203 7 жыл бұрын

It sounds good in theory. you could buy it, but you couldn't shoot very much. there are many factory loads that are now about $2 a round

@stardude692001 6 жыл бұрын

Shit hits the fan and you will still run out of primer and powder at some point.

@rickthompson1422 6 жыл бұрын

Chad Emig ...part of the point is that if shf and in time of trouble you can't buy everything, so make or reuse as much as feasible...and certain things you can barter with or for...

@barndweller4573 6 жыл бұрын

You can store 50,000 primers and a few pounds of powder fairly easily compared to 50,000 rounds of ammo.

@KamikazKid 5 жыл бұрын

Don't be this guy, if you're going to melt down lead wear a good respirator, and when handling wear gloves. Lead poisoning is a slow killer it takes years, but doing stuff like this is super bad for you so use protection.

@ELIRAXPRT 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. All that lead can't be good for you

@EnjoyCocaColaLight 5 жыл бұрын

Also, don't use gloves when handling rotary power tools.

@thedobc 5 жыл бұрын

You really have to ingest lead to have issues. Casting doesn't usually cause enough vapor, and just wash your hands before eating or smoking...

@KamikazKid 5 жыл бұрын

@@thedobc it's your health not mine, but I used to know a lot of good lead painters back in the day who never wore a respirator. Used to, being the keywords in that sentence.

@rickhapstley3866 5 жыл бұрын

@@thedobc Not really, glass blowers working with crystal glass can easily get lead poisoning by inhaling it. Glass is much hotter than what it takes to melt lead, though

@b19931228 6 жыл бұрын

Kudos for trading your brass findings with local reloaders. It not only provides greater efficiency also builds community.

@richiehenry7995 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Love the process. Don't think I'll be able to get into this hobby as soon as I thought though. Everything from the equipment costs to the amount of space required to even store all that stuff seems crazy. Don't think the wife would be too thrilled about me turning the garage into a bullet factory lol

@normrubio 7 жыл бұрын

$0.10 per round, $5000 worth of equipment, $10,000 worth of time. Looks cool but if rather buy ammo

@CountryBoyPrepper 7 жыл бұрын

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@MrVolodus 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and one hour watching of TV costs me $50 ... and man! How much is my sleep worth!

@ChucksSEADnDEAD 7 жыл бұрын

An American "factory bullshit" killed a quarter billion people in the 20th century alone. I think it works fine for the purpose.

@JPMorganSuckBalls 7 жыл бұрын

Braindead commie spotted.

@ZERO_42069 7 жыл бұрын

not really lol

@brenmasl6519 7 жыл бұрын

i'll stick with my fmj 556 at 17cents per round

@LongLe-ch9uq 7 жыл бұрын

bren masl where do you get them for that price? The cheapest I've found is Wolf Polyformance steel case ammo for 22 cents per bullet

@majorsmackdown 7 жыл бұрын

That's some cheap ass'd ammo !

@williamwolhaupter7076 7 жыл бұрын

majorsmackdown n

@ctmatv2750 7 жыл бұрын

Steel case?

@MultiHunterOne 6 жыл бұрын

CTM ATV What's wrong with steel cased ammo? It runs just as well as brass and, in my opinion, the cases are prettier.

@dailydefaults 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice, and can tell you're a good guy the way you were explaining things to the youngin.

@vicmorrison8128 Жыл бұрын

I reloaded years ago and had a great time with the whole process. Didn't hurt having a star press either! Good one.

@Richard-nc7gh 7 жыл бұрын

could you make a video showing youre ammo stockpile??

@dnlcast2 7 жыл бұрын

It seems like it takes you several hours to make some rounds...if you value your time, and factor in the time invested, its definitely not .10 cents a round

@ChIck3n115 7 жыл бұрын

Unless you enjoy it. Eg. time spent playing a video game is free because I enjoy it, I don't say it costs me $10 per hour of time spent playing.

@jmr 7 жыл бұрын

Reloading Is a hobby for most so well I agree time is a consideration the benefits of reloading are more then just the cost. If you can reload while doing something else you enjoy like for me audiobooks or talking on the radio(ham) The net time is free. Reloading can also be therapeutic. My uncle has long since passed away but people still talk about his reloads. There is something to be said about self reliance and making something with you own hands. I know he enjoyed the process and took pride in the result.

@Porty1119 7 жыл бұрын

I'm a full-time student; my time has no value.

@DSCKy 7 жыл бұрын

That all depends. Lets say you can so something (like a hobby job) that pays $10 per hour. Using 40 cents per round for example, you could buy 100 rounds for 4 hours work. Can you collect the brass, dig the lead, melt the lead, make the bullets, coat the bullets, clean the cases, lube the cases, load the rounds, etc for 100 rounds in less than or equal to 4 hours? If not you'd be just as well off to work the hobby job and buy your ammo from a pure economic point of view.

@Lamski3 7 жыл бұрын

DSCKy For the people that feel reloading is work and similar to a job, then reloading is not for you. Many reloaders like myself find it interesting, enjoyable, and relaxing to reload. You also learn a lot about ammunition, how it's made properly, how it functions, what to look out for with bad or defective ammo, etc... And probably the biggest benefit of reloading is you are able to make much higher quality rounds then your basic bulk ammo, so in your calculations, you should use the price of buying match grade ammo instead of bulk price ammo as your money factor.

@Bittydog1956 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing better then reloading your own bullets is doing it cheap. I am with you on this I haven’t bought ammo in years . Powder and primers is all free lead free brass and a little work makes me smile ..👍🦦

@kevinferguson6330 4 жыл бұрын

That is a lot of steps to go through...once the initial set up is done...I am sure it goes fairly fast!! I dont know that I have the patience for the gathering and smelting...but I do love to reload my own. Kudos to you sir...Kudos

@frankiefrank4853 6 жыл бұрын

Incredible Video Man.. well done

@tylermassey5431 5 жыл бұрын

Only 1 min. into the first video of yours i've seen, and let me say, these are great! The sound effects when your picking up brass makes this cannel an Instasub

@hellcatredeye-g6582 6 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome good job😊I used to do this when I was a kid with my uncle not too many people where I’m from in New York do this anymore at least not that I know of🤔I’m going to have to start doing it again thanks for the video

@Valcurion 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome that you do all of this by yourself. Im sure this took quite a bit of time/research and trial and error to figure everything out. But in Germany we have a saying: "Selbst ist der Mann", which roughly translates to: Real men are self-reliant.

@KirPrit 5 жыл бұрын

TulAmmo primers - from Russia with love))

@user-ms7dg2kg1j 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video, but it useless in Russia. I can ovn any type of ammo, but rifle cartriges reloading forbidden in Russia. Ironically tulammo primers made in neighbour town.

@NobleBandit 6 жыл бұрын

already allowed from this week.

@jderpz23 5 жыл бұрын

Understandable. Hope it gets better товарищ (I speak a basic amount of russki)

@TheAimlessWarrior 5 жыл бұрын

@B S wow that realy sounds stupid. I mean, if you only can buy 50 rounds per year, why are you even allowed? This makes no sense. Make it legal or not, but something like this is just stupid

@segarza 5 жыл бұрын

@B S Reading your comments from other parts of the world just makes me appreciate living in the USA even more! I don't know what you guys hear about living in the USA, but I can tell you it is awesome! I live in Texas and owning guns here is just normal. Just yesterday, my son and I spent the day shooting on our own gun range. What is life without freedom? If you love shooting and owning guns, move here as fast as you can! We will welcome you with open arms and share our guns and ammo too.

@DontcareBear2049 5 жыл бұрын

Next I’m going to call my boss with my Lee 1 to 1 telephone and inform him I don’t have enough hours in the week to work there any longer. Really though, I enjoyed the video. Lots of knowledge you got man. Thumbs up.

@chingcc7246 5 жыл бұрын

Your an outstanding human being, i wish i had your resourcefulness and your patience.

@mgord9518 7 жыл бұрын

I'm not a gun expert, what exactly is the purpose of powder coating a bullet? Is it just to protect the barrel from lead sticking behind?

@mountain_man1432 7 жыл бұрын

QuaDECH I can tell you how to strip any rifle or how any firearm works but I ain't got a damn clue

@SignalJones 7 жыл бұрын

its to prevent lead fouling. super sonic unjacketed lead bullets will surface melt and foul up the barrel.

@abrahamhdz 7 жыл бұрын

It prevents leading in the barrel like Signal Jones said. It also acts as a lubricant. Old school lead loads needed a wax mix to put in lube grooved bullets for lubrication as it went down the barrel and to prevent gas cutting of the lead bullets. It allows you to run bullet projectiles at higher speeds and pressures approaching copper jacketed projectiles depending on the round.

@zanpekosak2383 6 жыл бұрын

Mik Wri Nope. The temps are true but lead causes waaaay more friction-thus heating the bullet more than is its plastic coated.

@danielhesse8600 5 жыл бұрын

When it's all said and done it has to take at least a minute a round for all the steps.

@mlee2240 4 жыл бұрын

@countryboyprepper my hat’s off to you. You are a true reloader. I haven’t yet seen anyone else make their own bullets from scratch. If you ever want to sell either bullets, brass and /or ammo I am a buyer!

@122436Joe 3 жыл бұрын

Its illegal to manufacture ammo and sell it in the USA without a federal license. Are you a cop trying to bust him?

@dannyfubar3099 6 жыл бұрын

An excellent informative post from a dedicated shooter, thanks for sharing!

@Solracotos 7 жыл бұрын

What you do here is very nice. However on you cost analysis you are not counting your time and effort and according to this video it is a lot! On a per round basis I estimate you invest about 30-40 seconds (not counting sorting of brass)

@McNamEvan 7 жыл бұрын

solracotos based on your time estimate, if he values his time around $30/hr that's ~35 cents a round

@pyromanenadolf 6 жыл бұрын

Plus all the power he uses. Having the owen run for 2 hours is not cheap either.

@wyrtwister4260 6 жыл бұрын

Precisely ! Wyr God bless

@CHAOSMOVEMENT 6 жыл бұрын

This is more than a hobby at this point. It's a full time job...and the amount of equipment required to get to this point is pretty daunting. I doubt anyone who shoots less than 20,000 rounds a year would find this even remotely worthwhile.

@publicdomain3378 6 жыл бұрын

I would surmise that the enjoyment of the time making the rounds is a hobby. The hobby pays for the time. One doesn't say he lost 20 bucks because they mowed their own lawn.

@putinonasmile8478 6 жыл бұрын

So this Lee company make some gun stuff I think he said lol

@ineedasecond Жыл бұрын

Never get tired of your videos popping up. I actually miss the reloading and casting videos

@Carpythesharky 6 жыл бұрын

Cool that your range lets you pick up casings and lead. A lot of places allow you to pick up only your casings, but anything left is now property of the range itself.

@shamelessape1 5 жыл бұрын

I really like this recipe.

@josiahropp9100 3 жыл бұрын

Needs a little more Salt

@Thesomersetgimp 4 жыл бұрын

If the shit hits the fan, he’ll be one of the richest men in world, he’s basically printing currency.

@SamSamSamSameSamSamSam 4 жыл бұрын

So much fun to watch these videos. Thank you for sharing!

@HustonLane 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are informative & detailed! Thanks

@user-qt5eh9wb7g 4 жыл бұрын

"Impressive. Most impressive..." - Darth Vader

@MAYH3M0NE 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Teach us your way of reloading .308! (if you ever do that sort of thing)

@DimaProk 7 жыл бұрын

Same exact process, just different components.

@ebrak47 7 жыл бұрын

For .308 annealing the cases is a must or they will crack. Recommend discarding the brass after three cycles.

@suyashsharma7088 6 жыл бұрын

I am really impressed man. That was a lot of dedication right there.

@charliepinger3246 Жыл бұрын

Wow man, this is an elaborate setup. Very cool!

@TheReloaderDude 7 жыл бұрын

What speed are you pushing those bullets with just powder Coating? If you don't chrono, how many grains of powder?

@CountryBoyPrepper 7 жыл бұрын

2550 fps with 22.3 gr. out of a 16 inch barrel.

@ReloadingAndManstuff 7 жыл бұрын

The Reloader Dude what kind of grouping are you getting? I like the whole idea especially if it is reasonable grouping at 1/200 yards.

@akibru2535 3 жыл бұрын

I like how he just inserts a lot of stock sound effects Hey fellow kids

@BigViewership 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not into owning guns but this was therapeutic to watch. I enjoyed the process of creating this from start to end.

@searsvillep 2 жыл бұрын

The molding skills are nuts ! But when you hit them with the red powder coat , my mind was blown

@butcherbaylee 7 жыл бұрын

I used to think reloading wasn't worth it but now that you have too do a background check to buy bullets in California every time, I think I'm going too start doing reloads.👍

@CountryBoyPrepper 7 жыл бұрын

Bingo!

@RuggedSportsmen 6 жыл бұрын

This is not a law in California. I live in Socal

@erocthuen9241 6 жыл бұрын

RuggedSportsmen In July of 2019 you will have to do background checks to by ammo in California. Nice to know you know the laws in your state. You are a fucking idiot.

@skiptindle5976 7 жыл бұрын

Good video, but its costing you way over .10 a round if you figure the power cost and time. But hell if you like doing it so what :)

@thatboywhocantsnipe 7 жыл бұрын

Skip Tindle yeah he recognizes that, he looks at it as a hobby, kind of like how I may look at baseball as a hobby. So it works well for him:) me myself, I would probably just collect the brass not the lead lol

@garrettholland664 7 жыл бұрын

Skip Tindle he does this for enjoyment the same way you watch tv. it doesn't cost him time

@KurtOnoIR 6 жыл бұрын

Why does everyone keep talking about the cost of time? Do you keep track of how much money you could be making when you're doing whatever hobby you do?