When they say something is "washed" in a factory they use the term very very loosely. Contaminants and grit are rinsed away, or chemicals are neutralized. It's probably a long way from sanitary.
As an old shooter (76) who has come back to the sport recently (don't like golf and would rather "plink than drink") this was a fascinating and enjoyable clip. Who doesn't enjoy a factory tour? Thanks for sharing how the humble 22 rimfire is made. Good music for old ears too. I was struck by the lack of human workers except for a couple of steps. Good job Chris. Keep it up.
Every time I watch how something is made, I look at the machines. I just think about how smart someone has to be to invent and build such a machine. It makes me feel dumb or at least a underachiever.
If it makes you feel any better each moving component on a machine was probably designed, engineered and tested by a team of several people. It's no surprise you can't do the same job as several teams of 10+ people.
I got a drink, well I'll admit more than just one, and a cigar and sat out on the front porch. It's almost midnight in Europe, but I have a small stove that keeps me warm during nights like this. I admittedly already have a small buzz going, but I was just unwinding from all of the chaos that's going on right now. This video is like a gift grom God. The soothing music and the commentary as well as the perfectly timed and working machinery really give me a sense of comfort and happiness during these times. Admittedly I'm German, so I have a soft spot for things like this, but I must say, even though the videos on this channel are always high quality, your really outdid yourselves with this one tonight. Greetings from Germany, even though I'm an American at heart. God bless you all, stay safe.
@@LuckyGunner Oh wow, I'm a little starstruck. Thank you for your excellent videos throughout the years. You're doing the world a great service in terms of training and excellence.
It wasn't uncommon for men to buy lead brick and melt their own ball ammunition and factory would too. Durting the 1880's ish, A shot of whiskey would cost a cowboy .12 cents, and so was a cartridge of .45 long colt. That's kind of expensive for the day. Consider a loaf of bread was like a .07 in 1933. This is why most men would buy lead brick and melt it into ball or possibly nossel type shapes. Then buy their gun powder and primer caps. Leads current price on the metals market is .96 cents a pound. Or 2,100 for a metric tonne. An ounce of gold is 2,500 a troy oz.
The only thing controversial about this video is that chris has been sitting on this video for a year and a half... I think he should be arrested for holding out on us...
@@Saw_Squatch no doubt tired of looking and watching this doom and gloom beside I want to reload but ima wait for my time... but dont you feel betrayed that he held good content from us I though we were all family in arms....
@@MrDALE-jy8tu That would most likely be youboob. The Nazis of info. No different than burning books. Can't be self reliant. But anyway he flatened the casing where the firing pin struck. Then took I believe 5 matchstick heads (wooden matches). Scraped the head off into something that would be easy dumping into shell casing. Then added 1 drop of nail polish remover. Added powder, bullet, etc. He casted his own bullets.
Maybe we will! It might be a while before we get the chance to tour another factory, but when things slow down a bit, we'll consider it. We've also got some other footage we're sitting on that you might get to see in the near future...
No, I'm good. Today the average person can make a weapon with a 3dementional printer. This reminds me of, I Love Lucy working in the Chocolate factory. Google it if you don't understand. SMH
I would be curious to see the difference in how precision target .22 ammo is made. Maybe you can get Lapua or Eley to sponsor you on a trip to Europe or the UK.
I always wondered how the rimfire primer was done. Ive loaded lots of shotgun shells, but couldn't wrap my head around how the rim primer worked. THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to take tge footage and edit it and narrate it so nicely. The background music didn't take away from it, and I appreciate watching it! ❤
Excellent video. I'm always amazed at the machines in "how's it made" videos and think about many of them that were designed 100 years ago and the folks that built them. Thanks.
WONDERFUL - WONDERFUL video. For so long I've wanted to know the process of how those little .22 rounds were so precisely made to function so well. At age 75, NOWWWWWWWWW the question has been answered, because of YOUR video. THANKS SO MUCH for making it!
That's just pretty slick. My 8 and 7 year olds have asked how ammo was made, this showed up in perfect time after we dissembled a plenty of it on steel targets yesterday afternoon.
This was very well put together. I appreciate that the music was unobtrusive and not overly loud. Fascinating process. Some of it worked the way I thought, but the priming method, I really had no clue. Thanks for the presentation.
4c is the cost to the consumer. It's more amazing to know that the cost to manufacture is even less than that. Even with the low profit margin on 22lr, they can still make money manufacturing and selling.
My Thanks to the people who work in these factories and produce these .22 Shells. You bring loads of pleasure to young kids as they learn marksmanship thru trial and error, hopefully under the tutelage of more experienced adults. You are a major player in the American Heritage effort.
This wasn't like "how it's made". It was more like Mr.Rogers when he comments over a video. It was awesome! I think it was the music . Thanks for this.
Yes Sir! What a really nice video. That was actually done in a very old school way that was both informative and soothing with the great music choice. All of your videos are great but you did really well here.
Fabulous editing and music. It really was a fun break. Really enjoyed the details and glad to see that the manufacturer was very accommodating. Next time I see a box of it, I'll know a heck of a lot of work went into it. Thanks so much.
very well done. your production standards are often very high (even the stuff Manny did way back in the day), but this just might be your best yet. the photography, music, pacing were all terrific, and very educational. great job.
Fantastic. - How old are the machines? Who designed the process? Who built the system? What kind of maintenance problems do they have? How many cartridges are made in an hour?
I watched a video the other day and the 22 first came about in the 1860's iirc. First was the 22bb and then the 22 short, and then the 22 lr. I think the 22 magnum came a couple of decades later
This production value is absolute insane! Its like watching (how its made) federal is my favorite in alot of calibers but .22lr by far my fav, bulk baby!
Nice video. The only part that surprised me was right at the beginning. I would have never imagined a bullet would start out as a lead wire. Live and learn.
Thanks for sharing the vid, and true thanks to the good folks at Federal for allowing such rare access to the process. You gotta love seeing THIS 'sausage' being made.
Really interesting! I always wondered how .22 Rimfire cartridges are made. Specifically how the prime is put in the rim of the case. It's interesting how the whole process is automated.
In the 1950’s I could go to the local grocery store and buy a box of 50 for .45cents. Now the are at least $1.50 or more, and now you have to give I’d to buy them, but not to vote.
Nothing like watching ammo being made. I wonder how much planning it took initially to build production equipment like this, it is captivating to watch!
The Lucky Gunner has turned into a Day Drinker, thanks Corona virus. When this pandemic ends, there's going to be a lot more people at those meetings. Lol
@@adriankripp7314 i dont get why they slammed the .22 market..it was such fun to take the kids out all day and shoot so cheap... now its just as expensive and impossible to get as that mean old .223..lol. imma find a Genie lamp and make a wish for us all! 😎
I always enjoy the tv show "How is Made" This video is great. I wish there was a version of "How is Made" for everything manufactured related to guns. From ammo and weapons to accessories, scopes, armor, chemicals and everything in between.
I feel like 22 ammo in an unopened box is probably the cleanest thing in my house.
When they say something is "washed" in a factory they use the term very very loosely. Contaminants and grit are rinsed away, or chemicals are neutralized. It's probably a long way from sanitary.
I feel ya. I'm in the same boat. I spend more time cleaning guns than the home. LMAO
@@m1a1abrams93 maybe you have to many guns then
Said no one ever
@@henning_u there will be never such a thing as too many guns.... it will always be said he had to few of guns
Never too many guns.
Just too many to carry 😁
As an old shooter (76) who has come back to the sport recently (don't like golf and would rather "plink than drink") this was a fascinating and enjoyable clip. Who doesn't enjoy a factory tour? Thanks for sharing how the humble 22 rimfire is made. Good music for old ears too. I was struck by the lack of human workers except for a couple of steps. Good job Chris. Keep it up.
I thought Storks carried bricks of ammo to shooters.
Stork iz ded. Caught Chinese Coof.
Fun Fact.Here in Australia the bricks are delivered by trained kangaroos. We call them Ammoroos.
@@casadelshed9128 in the states, you have to work and buy you ammo!!
Also occasionally a bald eagle will drop you a box or two
I wish :’( the 5.56 stork can come visit me
@@dylbowaggins4160 they rebalanced the “American ammo drop,” that’s only unlocked by a kill streak of 3 now...
Absolutely beautiful content. Great music choice.
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@@2Years2Farm hope he sees this comment best guess is since he hasnt replied in 3 months to these comments he wont see yours
Oh, hello Mr. Rocket Powered Golf Club, fancy seeing you here
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This was really good. I would really like to see this for other calibers and types.
Check out Active Self Protection Extra. He covers .556 production and does a good job.
Yeah a few more calibers would be good.
I wanna see DU anti-tank rounds
Every time I watch how something is made, I look at the machines. I just think about how smart someone has to be to invent and build such a machine. It makes me feel dumb or at least a underachiever.
Same man it just shows how intelligent humans can be at times
If it makes you feel any better each moving component on a machine was probably designed, engineered and tested by a team of several people. It's no surprise you can't do the same job as several teams of 10+ people.
The first machine built with interchangeable parts and accurate measurements in a mass production system was the Colt revolver.
Like most things engineers design it but it's the users that make them work properly
Makes me think about the work that had to go into doing something like this not even 100 years ago. Modern technology is wild
If Mr. Rogers toured a .22 factory... This would be it.
It makes me happy to hear that. Thanks :)
The post-jazz soundtrack in 5/4 reminds me more of Twin Peaks than Mr Rogers.
Yes, and then he would go target practice on King Friday.
That's exactly what I thought too!
"Daddy, where does ammo come from?"
"Well, son, it all starts with raw lead being melted and formed into cylindrical billets..."
"Well son, when a bullet and a brass case love each other very much..."
3:55 is where mommy uses her toys to make bullets
@@411Adidas broooo 😂
🤣😂🤣
I got a drink, well I'll admit more than just one, and a cigar and sat out on the front porch. It's almost midnight in Europe, but I have a small stove that keeps me warm during nights like this. I admittedly already have a small buzz going, but I was just unwinding from all of the chaos that's going on right now. This video is like a gift grom God. The soothing music and the commentary as well as the perfectly timed and working machinery really give me a sense of comfort and happiness during these times. Admittedly I'm German, so I have a soft spot for things like this, but I must say, even though the videos on this channel are always high quality, your really outdid yourselves with this one tonight. Greetings from Germany, even though I'm an American at heart. God bless you all, stay safe.
God bless you my brother, you will be free one day 👊🏻
Yeah it was really soothing. Still chaos in ATL.
I’m doing pretty much the same thing...except it’s a vodka and orange juice 🥃...no cigar...stay well my friend 👍
American at heart is all you need, we'd be glad to have you any day. Be well.🇺🇸👍
American in the next life for sure 🤙 cheers
Thank you Federal ammunition for showing us the very little ever seen process.
Almost as good as Mr. Rogers at the crayon factory.
I could watch that one every day.
First thing I thought when I heard it. Those were the days....
John Choi I was just about to write this exact thing
@@LuckyGunner Oh wow, I'm a little starstruck. Thank you for your excellent videos throughout the years.
You're doing the world a great service in terms of training and excellence.
NAILED IT!!
Dang…. Imagine how hard ammo was to produce before technology like this was available. Absolutely stunning. The whole film was amazing. Cheers!
It wasn't uncommon for men to buy lead brick and melt their own ball ammunition and factory would too. Durting the 1880's ish, A shot of whiskey would cost a cowboy .12 cents, and so was a cartridge of .45 long colt. That's kind of expensive for the day. Consider a loaf of bread was like a .07 in 1933. This is why most men would buy lead brick and melt it into ball or possibly nossel type shapes. Then buy their gun powder and primer caps. Leads current price on the metals market is .96 cents a pound. Or 2,100 for a metric tonne. An ounce of gold is 2,500 a troy oz.
The only thing controversial about this video is that chris has been sitting on this video for a year and a half... I think he should be arrested for holding out on us...
This was the video the world needed right now, it was perfect timing
How dare he😎😎
@@Saw_Squatch no doubt tired of looking and watching this doom and gloom beside I want to reload but ima wait for my time... but dont you feel betrayed that he held good content from us I though we were all family in arms....
Lol
saving it for when he knew we'd need it...
As a mechanical/manufacturing engineer and gun enthusiast, I truly enjoyed this video. Cheers from Canada.
I've always wondered how rimfire cartridges are primed
Same. It's an ingenious process!
Try doing your own, th-cam.com/video/_NqJ4RUUMGg/w-d-xo.html
It blew my mind, like its such a simple ide once you see it.
@@m1a1abrams93 videos gone now
😥
@@MrDALE-jy8tu That would most likely be youboob. The Nazis of info. No different than burning books. Can't be self reliant. But anyway he flatened the casing where the firing pin struck. Then took I believe 5 matchstick heads (wooden matches). Scraped the head off into something that would be easy dumping into shell casing. Then added 1 drop of nail polish remover. Added powder, bullet, etc. He casted his own bullets.
Look at all those cute little .22 cartridges!!!😊
You should do a series of these. You actually have a good voice for the process. This was very relaxing and informative.
Maybe we will! It might be a while before we get the chance to tour another factory, but when things slow down a bit, we'll consider it. We've also got some other footage we're sitting on that you might get to see in the near future...
@@LuckyGunner By near future, he means a couple more years.
No, I'm good. Today the average person can make a weapon with a 3dementional printer. This reminds me of, I Love Lucy working in the Chocolate factory. Google it if you don't understand. SMH
I would be curious to see the difference in how precision target .22 ammo is made. Maybe you can get Lapua or Eley to sponsor you on a trip to Europe or the UK.
This music is so disney i swear one of those bullets was about to grow a face and start singing.
I always wondered how the rimfire primer was done. Ive loaded lots of shotgun shells, but couldn't wrap my head around how the rim primer worked. THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to take tge footage and edit it and narrate it so nicely. The background music didn't take away from it, and I appreciate watching it! ❤
Back in the 90s I worked a federal cartridge as a guard. It is crazy the amount of bullets made in a day.
And yet we had no 22lr at all for almost two years …
@@jolebole-yt what? I’ve been buying .22 at Walmart, bass pro, local shops, lucky gunner, ammoseek… usually 7-8cpr. Since June 2020
2 years after this video was made, I still enjoy watching the process
Thanks, Chris and a safe, happy 2023!
Excellent video. I'm always amazed at the machines in "how's it made" videos and think about many of them that were designed 100 years ago and the folks that built them. Thanks.
WONDERFUL - WONDERFUL video. For so long I've wanted to know the process of how those little .22 rounds were so precisely made to function so well. At age 75, NOWWWWWWWWW the question has been answered, because of YOUR video. THANKS SO MUCH for making it!
Excellent choice of music...and a nice example of engineering! Thank you!
excellent video.
The music is subtle enough to ignore and the narration is clear and precise without machine noise.
That's just pretty slick. My 8 and 7 year olds have asked how ammo was made, this showed up in perfect time after we dissembled a plenty of it on steel targets yesterday afternoon.
Be mindful of lead exposure friend.
@@johntitor7989 yeah you could make your own bulletes with that lead
@ryan strait cjf Makin' memories with the kids! Good job Dad!!!
@@chevysilverado3150 That true. But any form of lead is extremely toxic, especially any lead particles that may be suspended in the air.
This was very well put together. I appreciate that the music was unobtrusive and not overly loud. Fascinating process. Some of it worked the way I thought, but the priming method, I really had no clue. Thanks for the presentation.
I always wondered about the primer in a .22lr case, thank you for clearing that up for me.
Nice, relaxing tunes to accompany a very enjoyable educational experience!
I just want to tell you sir, this is easily one of the best gun channels on TH-cam! I’m always thrilled when I see a new video from you guys! 👍
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Falloutman 342 love him as well! 👍
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Falloutman 342 👍 Also fantastic
Super awesome video! Absolutely my favorite music for a video like this
Been around ammo for last 68 years, and this was a VERY Interesting presentation. Willnever complain about the cost of 22 ammo again.
Cmon 22's are cheap.
Thank you for avoiding the heavy metal gunner music that so many videos think is mandatory , much easier to listen to this.
Looking at what goes on, it's fascinating that a .22LR round costs only 4 cents.
The discounting nature of production volume :)
Makes you wonder how many billions of rounds were made to keep the price where it is!
4c is the cost to the consumer. It's more amazing to know that the cost to manufacture is even less than that. Even with the low profit margin on 22lr, they can still make money manufacturing and selling.
Generally mass produced products only cost a 1/5 to 1/10 of what the consumer pays.
Not anymore is it 4 cents, let alone in stock!
My Thanks to the people who work in these factories and produce these .22 Shells. You bring loads of pleasure to young kids as they learn marksmanship thru trial and error, hopefully under the tutelage of more experienced adults. You are a major player in the American Heritage effort.
So cute!
Baby freedom seeds being born!
@mesaperproductions that made me lol. nicely done!
That’s genuinely funny
They are adorable!
"freedom" xd
@@isaiahjgomez1501 😂
Awesome. Thanks LGA for the video and thank you to Federal for the ammo!!!
Chris,
Thank you for doing these as well as your ballistic tests. It's time consuming, but it is VERY appreciated.
easily one of my favorite videos on this channel
This wasn't like "how it's made".
It was more like Mr.Rogers when he comments over a video. It was awesome! I think it was the music . Thanks for this.
Yep. This definitely gave me the nostalgia for those old videos.
Not near enough puns to be like how it's made.
@@DrangusMcGee they couldn't help that. They were Canadians ahy
The music really makes it like Mr. RODGERS
Yes Sir! What a really nice video. That was actually done in a very old school way that was both informative and soothing with the great music choice. All of your videos are great but you did really well here.
What a beautifully produced video. Well done sir!
That was very satisfying to see and learn. Thanks a bunch Sir.
Best vid yet, I've ever seen on the manufacturing process -thank you, Lucky Gunner!
So relaxing watching baby pews being made!
That was quite enjoyable. More content like this in the future would be appreciated.
Nice job!
My mom is gonna love watching this (maybe), she worked at Federal for 33 or 34 years.
Honestly, this would make for a great series, I would watch you do tours of factories and manufacturers, great content. Well edited, you do work sir.
Thanks for showing this, very interesting to watch.
If you get a chance you should do more of these!! This was a nice change in pace for the usual gun channel videos
Fabulous editing and music. It really was a fun break. Really enjoyed the details and glad to see that the manufacturer was very accommodating. Next time I see a box of it, I'll know a heck of a lot of work went into it. Thanks so much.
Amazing how far our technology has come for these to be produced so rapidly.
best company i have ever dealt with for ammo..keep up the great job keeping your shelves stocked
1:45
Swage- a shaped tool or die for giving a desired form to metal by hammering or pressure. A groove, ridge, or other molding on an object.
That was a super long Federal ammo commercial. I think im sold.
Watching this video just dropped by blood pressure to 120/80. I’m ready for bed now.
You beat me to it
This is one of my favorite videos that you have posted. Good job.
very well done. your production standards are often very high (even the stuff Manny did way back in the day), but this just might be your best yet. the photography, music, pacing were all terrific, and very educational. great job.
Brilliant episode. Combines my love of manufacturing with great jazz...... Thank you.
That was really neat, love watching videos of how it's made..
Could watch the process all day long. Very satisfying to watch how things are made. Thanks for posting!
Great video! Thank you. I always wondered how this stuff was made and could be sold so cheap.
How it's made, ammo edition. I dont know your channel but I like watching things get manufactured so thanks!
Fantastic. - How old are the machines? Who designed the process? Who built the system? What kind of maintenance problems do they have? How many cartridges are made in an hour?
I watched a video the other day and the 22 first came about in the 1860's iirc. First was the 22bb and then the 22 short, and then the 22 lr. I think the 22 magnum came a couple of decades later
has one ever gone off despite the automation
Fascinating! I have always admired the people who design and build the machinery that handles the cartridges along the process.
This production value is absolute insane! Its like watching (how its made) federal is my favorite in alot of calibers but .22lr by far my fav, bulk baby!
Still making some of the best video content online. Keep them coming Chris!
The primer on the back of the case is stamped with an "F", your gun literally presses F when someone is going to die. Incredable.
derpnip thats just the branding, so only for this brand's ammo will it do that.
But really fun thought, however!
Actually, it's a rimfire cartridge, not centerfire. So, the F is never pressed when the cartridge is fired.
@@Pyrichia this guy gets is
Or when you miss, works either way.
Not likely with a .22LR
Fabulous video. It's amazing that something so seemingly simple is derived from such complexity. Thank you for sharing this.
This was damned interesting! (And very well done, to boot!)
As much of a Metalhead that I am, thank you for not putting anything obnoxious for the soundtrack.
Hell, Yeah. Im watching this in my backyard with a refreshing beer.
Nice video. The only part that surprised me was right at the beginning. I would have never imagined a bullet would start out as a lead wire. Live and learn.
It's so relaxing and satisfying to watch videos like this!
By the way, the process of ammo manufacturing is always beautiful 😍
I love watching automation working seamlessly like that.
Thanks for sharing the vid, and true thanks to the good folks at Federal for allowing such rare access to the process. You gotta love seeing THIS 'sausage' being made.
I felt sorry for the one at 6:03 that didn't make it into the hopper. Poor little guy.
Hey thanks for that. I always wondered how they primed .22 rimfires. Ingenious!!!
Really interesting! I always wondered how .22 Rimfire cartridges are made. Specifically how the prime is put in the rim of the case. It's interesting how the whole process is automated.
They say you learn something NEW every day! Thanks for this!
.22 lr: the most wholesome of bullets
I think of them as lead vitamins
This is best explanation of rimfire ammo production I have seen.
I live about 10 minutes from the plant, I like to see the deer in the fenced off area when I drive by.
Constantly has em near the sheds
Just awesome! Federal Ammo is my favorite for all my pistols.
Remember when 22 used to be cheap, boy those were the days
In the 1950’s I could go to the local grocery store and buy a box of 50 for .45cents. Now the are at least $1.50 or more, and now you have to give I’d to buy them, but not to vote.
Every day is a school day. Excellent...thanks for sharing this with us!
As someone with ADHD this is extremely satisfying to watch
Thanks for sharing...very enjoyable and interesting...no wonder they cost so much! Nice music too!
Seeing this now when ammo is scarce, makes me hungry.
Man, I really appreciate your timing on releasing this video. So calm and peaceful.
This music is so disney i swear one of those bullets was about to grow a face and start singing.
Your right ! That was absolutely satisfying! Great video
Nothing like watching ammo being made. I wonder how much planning it took initially to build production equipment like this, it is captivating to watch!
thoroughly enjoyed watching that. Thanks for sharing.
3:05 me after tacobell
lol
It was like watching Mr. Rodgers for adults!!!! Do more videos just like this please!!!!
The Lucky Gunner has turned into a Day Drinker, thanks Corona virus. When this pandemic ends, there's going to be a lot more people at those meetings. Lol
We need to do an “Intervention” on Lucky 🍀 Gunner 👍
I really enjoyed this, very relaxing. Thank you sir.
It looks like they make tens of thousands of round the day, why the heck is there a shortage on 22 ammo???
Actually, it’s millions per day. Plus there’s a sister company (CCI) in Idaho making even more!
@@pamil1923 damn! I dint realize that
My thoughts exactly!
They make them here in MS too...got away from them union plants up north for cheaper labor...yet prices and supply are still screwd up
@@adriankripp7314 i dont get why they slammed the .22 market..it was such fun to take the kids out all day and shoot so cheap... now its just as expensive and impossible to get as that mean old .223..lol. imma find a Genie lamp and make a wish for us all! 😎
I always enjoy the tv show
"How is Made"
This video is great. I wish there was a version of "How is Made" for everything manufactured related to guns. From ammo and weapons to accessories, scopes, armor, chemicals and everything in between.
Screw how it’s made how do we get them? Ammo is MIA!
I found access to some while supplies last anyways.18.00 for .22LR limit though of one box a day. No limit of shotgun shells though.
;)
And expensive as hell if you do find it. Who ever thought .22 would cost the same as an AR15 round.
Awesome video! You need to do more of these! The birth of a barrel! 😜