Your series of reloading videos are the clearest, simplest and easiest to understand sets of instruction for manual reloading on TH-cam. You voice and answer pretty much every question as it comes up in my own mind. You assume nothing about the viewers experience yet never condescend. As a novice reloader I can’t thank you enough.
Even though this is from 2012, it is still relevant. As an old retired military guy I must say even a private cannot mess it up with the block of instructions you just demonstrated. Outstanding.
Excellent! Clear,exacting,and comprehensive lesson for the rifle die setups.I am brand-new to ammunition reloading so really needed this feature! Your demonstration of the process of resizing,seating and crimping leaves me certain I can now easily reload my 5.56 caliber rifle rounds.Other videos brush through the process too rapidly,but you are spot-on for beginners like me.THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for the very kind words and support that you give my channel. I've read quite a few comments today and yours is the best one so far! Blessings from Arizona my friend!
Love the Lee products. Simple and effective. I have loaded countless thousands upon thousands of 223 and 9mm since the 90s with this setup without a failure.
Ten years on and still as relevant as ever. Nice clear and concise. I hope life has been kind d to you pal. All the best for the New Year, here in 2023. A fellow shooter from over the water here in the UK 👍 🇬🇧
Thank you for the kind words and all the support you give my channel! If you're loading for a single shot or a bolt action a crimp isn't always needed. During the re-sizing process on the downstroke of the ram the expander ball re-sizes the case mouth diameter. When you seat the bullet, theres plenty of case mouth tension to hold the bullet firmly in place for most applications. I usually only crimp for semi-autos and lever actions. I hope this info was helpful. Have a great day! :)
I've been reloading for 17 years now. And let me just start by saying wow, what a very well made video. Now the crimp feature I've never messed with but it was nice to see how to and what to use it for. Great information and great video.
Sounds great! Thank you for the support and kind words! I've been thinking of getting a new single stage press as well. This is such a fun hobby. I'd love to see your vids. Have a good evening. :)
You Sir, are an excellent teacher. I've learned so much from you. Thank you so very much. I'm implementing your flow from de-capping resizing ...on. Only because I have a sonic cleaner and it does a great job for me. Thanks again!
I really like your reloading videos. As I started getting into reloading your way of explaining and demonstrating was the most helpful I have found. You do a great job of explaining the process, and in a way that makes sense and is follow able. Thank you.
Thanks to you my Lee single stage press just arrived. Now I'm waiting for my 223 2 die set with shell holder. I was thinking of getting a tumbler but I've seen many good videos on sonic cleaners for my brass. I can't wait to start my winter hobby! Cheers man! I wouldn't be reloading without all your great tutorials.
JJ You have the best Reloading instructions on TH-cam Easy to understand & Explained in simple detail etc. Thanks again, For taking your time with these lessons etc.
Thank you for your kind words and the interest in my channel. Next week I plan on releasing "how to set up your pistol dies". I have many more ideas in the works as well. Feel free to subscribe! Have a great day! :)
This is great. I was having some seating issues that led me to watch your other video, but this explains the die setup perfectly. Since I came across your channel, I am learning more about reloading, making soap, building tripods, etc. You have a great style in your videos that comes across very geniune and real. Thanks again.
Thank you for your interest in my channel as well as you're comment... It's good to know that some of my work helped get you going... Merry Christmas as well and you're right. Jesus lives indeed... :)
Just started reloading, literally last week. This video helps with the crimping process. You explained it in a much easier process than any book I have read. Thanks for the education.
I know this is an old video but just got this press and have started to reload this video has helped so much thank you for sharing your knowledge much appreciated.
Thank you, for all the free info you give, After watching you show all kinds of reloading videos, I am looking now for a single stage press and the other tools we will need, Thanks again for your replies, To my questions, I cant wait to start reloading with my oldest son, Thanks again Brian.
I just set up my 1st reloaded today. I turned out 50 nice 500 Smith Mags and they shot great. I'm starting 300 Blackout tomm and this video really helped me figure out how to set my dies. thank you.
Thank you for the kind words and the support that you give my channel. Single stage presses are nice! Reloading with someone is always nice too. Good time to chat, good quality time! Then when it's all done, you guys can shoot together. Have a good day! :)
A very informative video. I just learned a lot about a two-die set and how to properly set them up and use them. Also, on how to use the length gauge tool. Thank you very much.
You're welcome and thank you for your kind words and support to my channel! First thing that I'd recommend is to make sure you're trimming your brass. This should fix your problem. If it doesn't, I'd recommend backing out the bullet seating die body another turn, counterclockwise. This will take away the crimp feature of the die. Don't worry too much about the crimp because the case mouth generally has plenty of tension to hold the bullet for most applications. Have a great day! :)
This video takes all the unknowns out of setting up your reloading press. I have a multi-stage RCBS and I will have to check to see if the crimp is a feature on my press die. I have a factory crimper so it doesn't matter. When I started I had little information about how to setup a press. I have many crushed rifle necks because of improperly adjusted die setup. This is a wonderful video. I have this link set in my favorites. Another helpful tip would be to include with this video setting up a factory crimp die. I am not sure how much pressure the crimp should take and not damage the bullet. This video takes all of the guess work out of reloading!!!! Thank you.
No worries. Crimp in a lever action is needed because they were originally used as saddle guns and took a beating. The tubular magazines had the possibility for the rounds to slam against eachother while the gun is being moved around. Some semi auto's have very violent recoil and this is why some "additional" case mouth tension or crimp is needed for them. I hope this info was helpful. Have a good evening! :)
Thank you! Yup, she's bent. I have also broke a few over the years. I keep a handy supply of them on hand. I like to tumble and then de-cap. Maybe I should try it the other way around and see how that works for me. I'm just not too excited about getting media in my flash holes. Thanks for the support to my channel. Have a good evening. :)
I have watched a bunch of your videos and man, I gotta tell ya, I feel like a pro reloader and I don't even have equipment yet! Working on acquiring a single stage soon, just spent a bunch of money on .223 components, all I need now is powder and the tools. I'm working on my own wet tumbling system. I'll let you know when I get some videos up of my stuff. Thanks again!
Thank you for clearing this up. I just started reloading and I had trouble finding out exactly how to set the dies. thanks again and I will be subscribing to your channel!!!
jiujitsu2000 I did every thing you did and it worked, I seated the bullet just like you said but I used my crimping die. I crimped my 223 with a mild crimp. This worked . Now every bullet I seat is seated correctly. I have your videos on a disk so when I need to reference your procedure I know I can reference when I need it. Great videos.
Very good video. You make some of the best and most informative reloading videos I have seen. Hope to get up to your shooting area sometime and maybe see you out there.
Great video. As the previous comment, you would be a good trainer - you are detailed, concise and demonstrate a patient nature that is helpful when instructing others.
This one's an old one but thank you for stopping by please feel free to look through all the videos on my channel I have tons of playlist as well as over 1,300 videos
Thanks for the video!!! I'm new to reloading and this was the best video I've ever watched, hands down!!!! Thanks for taking the time to do this for us... and Indeed, Jesus lives. thanks brother
jiujitsu2000 I did every thing you did when I was seating my 223 it worked like a charmWhat I have say is don't use any Winchester 223 FMJ Boat Tail. I found that the bullets were not the same size. I had to size each bullet when I found the right size every thing worked just like you said it would work. I have put all of your videos in my favorites. I use them for reference. I would say your the best on the Internet. Keep up the good workErnie
Your series of reloading videos are the clearest, simplest and easiest to understand sets of instruction for manual reloading on TH-cam. You voice and answer pretty much every question as it comes up in my own mind. You assume nothing about the viewers experience yet never condescend. As a novice reloader I can’t thank you enough.
Even though this is from 2012, it is still relevant. As an old retired military guy I must say even a private cannot mess it up with the block of instructions you just demonstrated. Outstanding.
I concur.
Excellent! Clear,exacting,and comprehensive lesson for the rifle die setups.I am brand-new to ammunition reloading so really needed this feature! Your demonstration of the process of resizing,seating and crimping leaves me certain I can now easily reload my 5.56 caliber rifle rounds.Other videos brush through the process too rapidly,but you are spot-on for beginners like me.THANK YOU!
I have watched several reloading videos and this is the best one by far yet.
Thank you so much for the very kind words and support that you give my channel. I've read quite a few comments today and yours is the best one so far! Blessings from Arizona my friend!
Yes the best one I've seen too
I thank you out of most TH-cam videos on crimping and seating yours is and was the clearest and most concise THANKS.
thanks for sharing this. 7 years later this is still useful and relevant.
Still good at 8 years too!
Love the Lee products. Simple and effective. I have loaded countless thousands upon thousands of 223 and 9mm since the 90s with this setup without a failure.
I’m a newbie trying to reload for 30-40 Krag, you have no idea how much this video helped me, and that’s an understatement.
Thank you, welcome to the channel
Thank you! I've watched like 30 videos on setting up dies and this is the ONLY one that makes sense.
Ten years on and still as relevant as ever. Nice clear and concise.
I hope life has been kind d to you pal. All the best for the New Year, here in 2023.
A fellow shooter from over the water here in the UK 👍 🇬🇧
Thank you! Life is good!! Blessings in this new year!!!
You sir made a very easy to understand and follow video for a complete noob like me. Thank you very much.
i like how you explained this as i was stupid until i watched this thanks
very good explanations. this is the best video for setting up a reloading die i have seen yet.
Best and the most informative of the single stage reloading video on youtube. simply explained and demonstrated very well.
Thank you so much for the very kind words and support that you give my channel it's much appreciated
This was great. Thank you very much. Very detailed, very well explained. I wish all videos were this detailed and well explained.
Just wanna say you are a GREAT teacher.
Thank you! Merry Christmas
April 29 2021 Still by far the best and clearest explanation of a reloading set-up.Thank you Sir.
Excellent presentation. Thanks for the explanation of what is happening. I am choosing my words carefully. Regards.
Thank you for the kind words and all the support you give my channel! If you're loading for a single shot or a bolt action a crimp isn't always needed. During the re-sizing process on the downstroke of the ram the expander ball re-sizes the case mouth diameter. When you seat the bullet, theres plenty of case mouth tension to hold the bullet firmly in place for most applications. I usually only crimp for semi-autos and lever actions. I hope this info was helpful. Have a great day! :)
You do a real nice job with these reloading videos. I have pretty much learned to reload from manuals and TH-cam, and you were a big part of it.
I've been reloading for 17 years now. And let me just start by saying wow, what a very well made video. Now the crimp feature I've never messed with but it was nice to see how to and what to use it for. Great information and great video.
amazing comment... thank you
Sounds great! Thank you for the support and kind words! I've been thinking of getting a new single stage press as well. This is such a fun hobby. I'd love to see your vids. Have a good evening. :)
You Sir, are an excellent teacher. I've learned so much from you. Thank you so very much. I'm implementing your flow from de-capping resizing ...on. Only because I have a sonic cleaner and it does a great job for me. Thanks again!
Thank you for your video, your instructions are clear and concise, I truly appreciate your no nonsense tutorial.
I really like your reloading videos. As I started getting into reloading your way of explaining and demonstrating was the most helpful I have found. You do a great job of explaining the process, and in a way that makes sense and is follow able. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words and support you give my channel! Have a beautiful day!!
Love how u kept it simple for nubes I was watching this to see if this super cheap press can do real damage thanks!
Thanks to you my Lee single stage press just arrived. Now I'm waiting for my 223 2 die set with shell holder. I was thinking of getting a tumbler but I've seen many good videos on sonic cleaners for my brass. I can't wait to start my winter hobby! Cheers man! I wouldn't be reloading without all your great tutorials.
+m1u8r7k Thank you! Wet tumble is better!
New to reloading and looking for a great video like this. Lots of good info and visual examples. Thanks so much...
JJ You have the best Reloading instructions on TH-cam Easy to understand & Explained in simple detail etc. Thanks again, For taking your time with these lessons etc.
+MyREDTAIL thank you! Means a lot
Very nice job on describing the process of setting your dies.
That is a great video. I just bought that same press second hand with no instructions. Just what I needed. Thanks
Thank you for your kind words and the interest in my channel. Next week I plan on releasing "how to set up your pistol dies". I have many more ideas in the works as well. Feel free to subscribe! Have a great day! :)
One of the better videos I have seen on this subject.
The best video I have seen about setting up dies. Clear and very nicely demonstrated.
Brendan Harkin Thank you for the kind words and support you give my channel. Have a beautiful day!
This is great. I was having some seating issues that led me to watch your other video, but this explains the die setup perfectly. Since I came across your channel, I am learning more about reloading, making soap, building tripods, etc. You have a great style in your videos that comes across very geniune and real. Thanks again.
+jfiore07 Thank you for the kind words and support you give my channel. Have a beautiful day!
Very helpful in getting the dies set up properly. I have some RCBS dies and seeing it done vs. reading it was a nice help.
Thank you for your interest in my channel as well as you're comment... It's good to know that some of my work helped get you going... Merry Christmas as well and you're right. Jesus lives indeed... :)
Just started reloading, literally last week. This video helps with the crimping process. You explained it in a much easier process than any book I have read. Thanks for the education.
I know this is an old video but just got this press and have started to reload this video has helped so much thank you for sharing your knowledge much appreciated.
I keep coming back to this video. Thanks!
thank you. it makes me happy to know that it was helpful. :-)
Thank you, for all the free info you give, After watching you show all kinds of reloading videos, I am looking now for a single stage press and the other tools we will need, Thanks again for your replies, To my questions, I cant wait to start reloading with my oldest son, Thanks again Brian.
I just set up my 1st reloaded today. I turned out 50 nice 500 Smith Mags and they shot great. I'm starting 300 Blackout tomm and this video really helped me figure out how to set my dies. thank you.
awesome! thank you
Thank you for the kind words and the support that you give my channel. Single stage presses are nice! Reloading with someone is always nice too. Good time to chat, good quality time! Then when it's all done, you guys can shoot together. Have a good day! :)
Thank you so much for sharing this video. Exactly what I needed.
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and support to my channel. have a good night! :)
just started reloading and this has been the most helpful video so far. Thanks.
+darren brown Thank you!
Great video answered a few questions I had and some I didn't think of
Super helpful, thank you for taking the time to make this video. New to reloading and now I feel confident in getting started. Thank you again!
Awesome! Thank you!!
Just getting started myself too, Thanks for speaking in real words this is by far the best starter video i've seen!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for the support! Have a great day! :-)
Thank you for the shout out! I appreciate your support and kind words. Have a good day! :)
A very informative video. I just learned a lot about a two-die set and how to properly set them up and use them. Also, on how to use the length gauge tool. Thank you very much.
Thank you sir for a fine presentation. Kudos!
Thank you so much I am just getting into reloading 300 blackout and this was extremely helpful
Jujitsu 2000, thanks for sharing I've learned a lot with videos. I'm still learning but getting their with your instructions. Thanks again!
+Victor Torres Thank you for stopping by. Have a beautiful day!
For a beginner like me, this was a perfect instruction video. Thank you.
You're welcome and thank you for your kind words and support to my channel! First thing that I'd recommend is to make sure you're trimming your brass. This should fix your problem. If it doesn't, I'd recommend backing out the bullet seating die body another turn, counterclockwise. This will take away the crimp feature of the die. Don't worry too much about the crimp because the case mouth generally has plenty of tension to hold the bullet for most applications. Have a great day! :)
I just started getting into reloading and this video has been a great help. Jiu jitsu + firearms, I wish I had more than 1 like to give!
thank you so much!
Thank you for making this video, it's exactly what I needed to see. Clear and coherent.
This video takes all the unknowns out of setting up your reloading press. I have a multi-stage RCBS and I will have to check to see if the crimp is a feature on my press die. I have a factory crimper so it doesn't matter. When I started I had little information about how to setup a press. I have many crushed rifle necks because of improperly adjusted die setup. This is a wonderful video. I have this link set in my favorites. Another helpful tip would be to include with this video setting up a factory crimp die. I am not sure how much pressure the crimp should take and not damage the bullet. This video takes all of the guess work out of reloading!!!! Thank you.
No worries. Crimp in a lever action is needed because they were originally used as saddle guns and took a beating. The tubular magazines had the possibility for the rounds to slam against eachother while the gun is being moved around. Some semi auto's have very violent recoil and this is why some "additional" case mouth tension or crimp is needed for them. I hope this info was helpful. Have a good evening! :)
Very Helpful! Everything I needed in quick and simple to understand video, A++ Thanks!
Best ever video. Appreciate your sharing this knolwedge. Well done sir
Thank you
Thank you! Yup, she's bent. I have also broke a few over the years. I keep a handy supply of them on hand. I like to tumble and then de-cap. Maybe I should try it the other way around and see how that works for me. I'm just not too excited about getting media in my flash holes. Thanks for the support to my channel. Have a good evening. :)
This was a great video.Its easier then i thought , i am new to this and i am glad you posted this video.Thank You.
Very well done..Great explanation and very informative..
Thanks for sharing
This is a great video and was excellent for a new reloader. Recommend highly.
I have watched a bunch of your videos and man, I gotta tell ya, I feel like a pro reloader and I don't even have equipment yet! Working on acquiring a single stage soon, just spent a bunch of money on .223 components, all I need now is powder and the tools. I'm working on my own wet tumbling system. I'll let you know when I get some videos up of my stuff. Thanks again!
Thank you for your time and effort. You've made a confusing task into a "much" simpler one. Videos, like yours, are why You Tube is so great...
amazing comment! thank you so much for the positive words and support you give my channel!
There's the answer I was looking for..lol..Looking forward to more great videos!! Thanks for all your help.
Thank you for clearing this up. I just started reloading and I had trouble finding out exactly how to set the dies. thanks again and I will be subscribing to your channel!!!
thank you for the kind words and support you give my channel! have a beautiful day!
I have plenty of brass to start the process of reloading. I'm doing a single stage and this video was a simple refresher. Great video.
thank you!
you are awesome... i like it how you keep it simple and with alot of detail.
Excellent video about setting up the dies. Enjoyed the video.
thank you!
Really good video. Great easy to understand instruction. Thanks for posting.
jiujitsu2000 I did every thing you did and it worked, I seated the bullet just like you said but I used my crimping die. I crimped my 223 with a mild crimp. This worked . Now every bullet I seat is seated correctly. I have your videos on a disk so when I need to reference your procedure I know I can reference when I need it. Great videos.
+Ernie Murdock Thank you!
Very clear and detailed. Thank you
Sweet! Thanks for the kind words. Have a good evening! :)
Very well done... Easily understood.. Very well explained.. Definitely a help
thank you for an excellent presentation with details explained as if you were the factory representative: great work
Thank you for the very kind words and support that you give my channel I really appreciate that
Very good video. You make some of the best and most informative reloading videos I have seen. Hope to get up to your shooting area sometime and maybe see you out there.
Excellent video, thanks for the instruction.
Thank you! I have much more in the works. Right now I'm finishing up how to set your pistol dies. Have a good day! :)
Great video. As the previous comment, you would be a good trainer - you are detailed, concise and demonstrate a patient nature that is helpful when instructing others.
Thank you! :-)
best setup vid I have seen yet........thank you sir
Great video , just starting out . Thanks, John
Great video! It was what I needed. Keep up the videos and stay healthy!
This one's an old one but thank you for stopping by please feel free to look through all the videos on my channel I have tons of playlist as well as over 1,300 videos
Awesome info and helped me a lot !!! Thanks !!
Damn good video sir. Clear and concise
thank you! you answer all the questions i had about my rcbs 30 06 die.
sweet! my life is complete now. LOL thank you for stopping by, the support and kind words. have a great day!
Thanks for the video!!! I'm new to reloading and this was the best video I've ever watched, hands down!!!! Thanks for taking the time to do this for us... and Indeed, Jesus lives. thanks brother
and it would seem you could watch a hundred videos and none approach the same way.
That's awesome! Thank you for taking the time to appreciate my work! Have a great day! :)
fantastic video, very informative. Cheers
Great video easy to understand. Thanks
Great video! You were of great help!
Awesome job
Great instructional video
Great video, I learned a lot.
Best loading video for newbie. Very detailed explanation. You earned a like and a sub and a save.
Thank you, check out my reloading playlist
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jiujitsu2000 I did every thing you did when I was seating my 223 it worked like a charmWhat I have say is don't use any Winchester 223 FMJ Boat Tail. I found that the bullets were not the same size. I had to size each bullet when I found the right size every thing worked just like you said it would work. I have put all of your videos in my favorites. I use them for reference. I would say your the best on the Internet. Keep up the good workErnie