Reloading my own Russian ammo. HD.

HIGH CALIBER
HIGH CALIBER
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Published 2021-04-15
Just needed to reload some 7.62x39 to try and improve the accuracy of my M+M rifle, and I figured might as well bring the camera along. This is how I remember reloading with my grandfather, oh say 40 years ago. Simple tools, simple ingredients, and even you can stop shooting crappy corrosive ammo out of your expensive guns!

I posted the plans for the ammo box created here on thingiverse, you just need a 3d printer, or a friend with a 3d printer (I don't sell them, this channel is for fun not profit!)
www.thingiverse.com/thing:4826906

Some parts of the video removed due to copyright claims from crappy third world companies that put "copyright free" music out, then claim the videos once they are established. I didn't even know this was a thing until I started getting notices from companies that have locations in Mumbai india (but youtube won't check their validity because youtube is kind of a horrible platform for creators).
All Comments (21)
  • @High_Caliber
    Sorry for the long-ish intro, I was having fun with it :)
  • @javontinslet5181
    Great hobby to have. I wish I was more into things that actually save me money lol
  • @jeremyevert6696
    You're a good watch. I enjoy the personality of your videos- thank you & good work.
  • @MFEeee
    Great video. Considering a RCBS single stage press. So excited!
  • @RockfordOrdnance
    i reload the same way my dad did back in the 70s. Old school on an rcbs rock chucker. Im an ak channel and with recent events started reloading x39 so discovered your channel. Very cool! Love the ammo box. What bullets did you use?
  • @dreadnaughttactical
    New subscriber here! I love the video.. and looking forward to watching more of your content! I am a big fan of 7.62x39.. growing up shooting SKS's and Ruger Mini 30's and the good old Ruger American Ranch.. but I just recently picked up a Howa M1500 bolt gun with a threaded 20" Heavy Barrel which I have in an MDT Oryx chassis and trying my best to turn into a 500yrd precision rifle (as Howa guarantees it is capable of sub MOA) and I also have a Remington 783 Tactical (in an Oryx chassis as well) with 24" Heavy Threaded Barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor which is my 1000yrd rifled and my entry level project into long range shooting as I am just getting into the sport of long range precision shooting.. and ALL of this has me now wanting to get into reloading my own brass, making my own handloads, and getting far away from the factory ammo. I have been reloading for 12ga for many years.. I melt down lead and cast my own buckshot and slugs.. so I am not TOTALLY new to reloading.. but I have never reloaded brass before.. and Im still considering what equipment to go with.. Hornady.. Lee.. RCBS.. etc. and I am trying to learn as much as I can online (dont have any friends who reload so I have nobody else to learn from) - I also have a 44 Mag lever gun that I would like to start reloading for as well.. and I was considering buying a 44cal bullet mold to cast my own bullets. I would like to get set up to start reloading for 7.62x39 / 6.5 Creedmoor / .44Mag / .22 (for .223 and 22-250) I know I need the single stage press.. the dies.. and the obvious stuff like powders and primers.. but it looks like I also will need case tumblers and brass trimmers.. deburring tools.. and I dont even know what else. Im diving into this head first. I had bought a cheap 6 cavity 7.62x39 bullet mold off of Ebay years ago (along with a .22cal mold) when I first got into 12ga relaoding as I knew one day I would eventually get into reloading brass.. but I have never used them, and it looks like the best way to go if you really want the best possible precision.. is to buy the .310 - .312 high BC bullets like most of long range shooters prefer to do - I saw you mention in a comment below that since you dont have anything that shoots the 7.62x39 accurately.. the round nose bullets you used in the video are more suited for just plinking.. and I wondering if casting my own lead bullets would be a good option for my other riifles like my SKS that I use just for plinking? I know there is still a whole lot I need to learn.. and I really appreciate your video - yoou dont even say a word yet you deliver a wealth of knowledge (and since Im old school myself.. I always prefer to learn from those who came up in the old school way of things) If you have any advice on what equipment a newbie like myself should start off with.. what I should avoid.. and anything else that might help guide me on my journey into the world of reloading brass.. I would really appreciate and value any of your advice! I will be watching a lot more of your content!
  • @SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor
    Another idea, from having actually worn out carbide dies, universal deprime all brass and tumble clean before resizing. Otherwise, over time grains of sand will damage your sizing die and that will start showing up on your brass.
  • @Johnny-jr2lq
    The area 419 loading blocks are the only way to go in my honest opinion. I love mine even though they are expensive.
  • @WImob420
    with new sactions this video is going to get a ton of views
  • @galenhof3371
    Just a suggestion...use your scoop to get close to the correct load and then use the trickler to "sneak up" to the final weight
  • @ploxplox1109
    wish they had reloading class would love to take it
  • @rocketboyjv5474
    I was gonna do a similar thing. Print storage containers for my 7.62. But it would be a much more compact thing for the range bag no handle.
  • @nfreeman98
    Great vid, zen achieved. Maybe some inspiration to get a 3d printer too. Came for the reloading, left wanting to design plastic bits and baubles.