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Questions about primers are some of the most popular questions asked by new reloaders.
Many want to know what primer is proper for what cartridge, what primers are better than others, how do I safely handle and store primers, etc.
The video below is a good overview of primers, their handling, and their storage. If you are new to reloading, please watch carefully
While we know that reloading Berdan primers are difficult due to the nature of the primer and the availability of the proper reloading components, it IS possible to remove Berdan primers.
This video tutorial below will walk you through the steps on how to de-prime Berdan brass.
Maybe you’re one of the few lucky ones who can find suitable Berdan primers for reloading!
There is a large supply of military surplus ammunition on the market that contain Berdan primers. Most people know that is is difficult if not almost impossible to reload Berdan primed brass.
If you’re not careful, it is possible to break your depriming pin if you accidentally try and deprime Berdan primers.
Watch the video below to learn and see the difference between the two primers.
Often we are hesitant to try and reload “military brass” like Lake City .223/5.56 NATO. One of the main concerns is that most military brass is primed with crimped primers.
Crimped primers can pose a real headache to the reloader – it’s simply a lot more difficult to de-prime the brass. For this reason many reloaders will steer clear of mil-surp brass.
But they don’t have to! With a little knowledge, effort, and some basic tools you may already have, you can remove the crimped primers, and prep the brass for reloading.
The video below clearly explains the process.
One of the questions that often comes up with new reloaders is how to make a reloading bench, and where to put it.
If you’re like the staff at ReloadingMadeEasy, you probably have more hobbies and interests than corners of your basement, and space often comes at a premium!
The following video explains how you can make a fully functional reloading bench and workspace in a way that won’t take over your basement or work area! It is amazing what kind of reloading bench you can set up in a space only 2′x3′!
This is probably one of the most efficient and practical setups we have seen. Enjoy!
There are many different ways to clean your brass before reloading your ammunition.
Popular methods include boiling with soap, and tumbling in a media tumbler. But with so many different options when it comes to tumbling media, it can be difficult to select an effective and affordable media.
The video below explores an affordable alternative to name-brand cleaning media for use in a vibratory tumbler.
Many new to reloading will start cleaning their brass before reloading using the basic boiling with soapy water method taught on the Reloading Made Easy DVD. It’s a GREAT way to clean your brass for reloading when your getting started and don’t have a lot of time and money for a dedicated vibratory tumbler.
But sooner or later may want to invest in a tumbler. Now many people ask us how this works exactly. The video below will explain how to use a tumbler to effectively clean and polish your brass for reloading.
If you are looking to purchase the tumbler like the one in this video (and it’s a great one!), you can get a decent deal on it on Amazon.com by CLICKING HERE!
In today’s world of ever increasing ammunition prices, more shooters are turning to reloading their own ammunition for both a gain in accuracy and to help defray the cost.
Here is an interesting video on some of the costs and benefits or reloading your own ammunition.
Tacticalreview makes some good points here. It’s important to remember however, that reloading your own ammunition is not just about cost and accuracy – it actually can be FUN.
