I found you during the pandemic. I realized how under equipped I was during an ammo shortage and decided to buy reloading equipment. I hoarded it and stored it until I bought a house and returned to watching all your videos for the last several months. You've been an outstanding source of education and entertainment. Keep going at whatever pace you want.
You're easily my fav reloading channel. Down to earth, realistic, and on an economic level I can relate to. You've got a gift in your ability to talk and explain what your doing. I started reloading close to 20 years ago, and constantly learn new things. Keep up the quality, and don't worry so much about the quantity.
4years ago I had never reloaded a round in my life. Now with your tutorials I load 9mm, 6.8spc,300blackout, 556/223,308 and 6.5creedmoor. You taught me a life skill my own father couldn't teach me. Thank you sir
Schedules are a double edged sword in that they keep you working, but they can also lead to burn out and rushed projects that you aren't proud to release as your product. That will start a cycle of negativity and stagnation. The schedule can be more of a guide line than a rule set in stone, "must put something out no matter what". If you aren't happy with the project, take the time to make it right, not "right now". Thanks for your hard work and dedication to the hobby, Mr.Bench.
Just a friendly suggestion. A 5-10 minute “this is what I’m working on” video on the weeks when a full video isn’t coming would go a long way for those of us that remember the long dry spells. But even if you don’t we really appreciate all that you do and love the content.
I leave for the army this coming Sunday (23rd oct) and oh boy am I going to miss these videos Love reloading and giving it up for 6 months during training is really a kick in the pants You’ve been a huge blessing when it comes to knowledge and helping me get started and keep all my digits I look forward to coming home and seeing the build up of your videos (and I’m getting married in the spring so that tell you something!) Have a good time Johnny and thanks for the amazing content!
Never felt short changed about your videos at all man. You rock! I have went from knowing nothing about reloading 2 years ago to knowing so much from watching your videos on reloading. You have heled me more than any other channel out there. Gotta stay positive. You do what interests you otherwise you get burned out a bit too. Again, thank you for all the content!
Would much rather you put out a good quality video at you own pace than get burnt out from stressing and rushing to get a video out on a set schedule. Appreciate what you do brother. Metroid dread is sick, you make me want to do another play through now haha.
@@JohnnysReloadingBench yea, the first run i did i actually did for 100%. Some of the dash puzzles were a real bastard, but my ocd was satisfied in the end! Love the metroid series.
All new factory barrels get Tubbs Final Finish to get those reaming grooves smoothed out on the projectile to rifling transition. Strangly enough, it did great at eliminating flyers. Also, makes cleaning a ton easier. I use the loaded abrasive ammunition because I don't want to jack up my seating dies.
Your legitimately the person that got me into reloading. I had been on the fence for years. Watching you gave me the confidence to do it. I and I am sure many others value your content and are always happy when you upload a video. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
Hey, even an update video on the progress of your projects like this is interesting. I found your videos during the pandemic. I mostly started reloading out of boredom and looking for a hobby. Lots of good info to keep me from blowing my face off. No fear mongering from you. Thank you sir
No worries sir. I found you before covid. Just got my own reloading setup, and find myself pulling up those old videos a lot. Now if I could just find some dang primers. LOL
Started with your videos on 300 blk been around for a minute. No rush needed brother. Do what you love and at your own time. Everything I touch I make my big project too and it gets overwhelming at times trying to hit a deadline. Really enjoy your content put it out when it's right for you.
Love your honesty, Shannon - you make great content and it needs to go at your speed, not anyone else's. I watch both your reloading stuff and the farm. I've enjoyed both a lot. Keep up the good work and focus on making stuff you are proud of!
I started watching because you made the best 3000BLK videos! I was a little saddened by the extended breaks, but stayed subscribed. I've been grateful for the new content, but understand that interest ebbs and flows. To be honest, I've done very little reloading in the last few years, but I love the knowledge that you impart. I hope to pick it up again when I have more time in...15 years... Appreciate the updates and honesty!
I live in Australia and had a hard time finding 6.5 factory ammo so I had to learn to reload and you were a great resource. But now I stay to escape the worlds issues and get nerdy about my hobby so Thankyou
Don't stress out. Feel free to vent whatever you need to. I enjoy every bit of the content you put out. Looking foward to anything you put out. I can always watch them again until you have new stuff.
I found you when I was looking for more ideas on 300 blackout, then you did some grendel and I just stayed to see what you would do next. I have loved the chickens, and I am still waiting to see how the pigs end up. So yea, your stuck with me now lol!
Hello Shannon nice to hear that you feeling better, you helped many People out there with reloading stuff and i learned alot of Things from your Channel. You brought me back to Reloading after my first attemptes 15 Years ago with much less knowledge, the Reloading Press from my Dad (Rockchucker 2) was happy that somebody used it again after this long Years 😀 and now with all your content and that of BoltActionReloading my Ammo is better than it ever was so keep up the good Work if it is on a shedule or not is not relevant for me the only Thing we want is good Videos from you and when you are happy we are too cause the happier you are the better the Videos and Quality are Thanks a lot
This community is here for you. All of us really care about what you have to say and look up to you for guidance. I will miss the Sunday videos but I would rather watch a video that you actually want to make. You’ve taught me more than words can explain and I feel like an expert even though I haven’t even started my own reloading journey. This community is behind you. Keep up the good work and don’t blow your face off.
You sound a lot healthier lately man, like you're in a good mental space and I love it. Please keep doing videos that interest you - that's what makes for an interesting video to watch!
Love all your videos, been watching for years, since way before covid. Even if you didn't have the footage for a well thought out video, I'd even watch the chats, I used to listen to them on my drive to work. All in all, i really appreciate the information you share and you bringing us along as you discover more about this passion/hobby. It's the little things in life that can keep us sane 👍
Brother, thank you for everything. I dont know what i would do without you, period. Started reloading 15y ago on a fly with zero knowledge. failed. Got back into it right before "crazy" because of your videos. So im forever grateful. Its such a perishable art.
You put out some great information and things that have kept me from making certain mistakes, thank you. You never let me down and you kept me searching for better on my bench. As for you getting into farming, pigs,chickens and gardening thats awesome and good for you. Those things are going to come in very handy soon enough. You make sure to take care of your family first. Yes your videos are great and full of a ton of information that personally has helped me Greatly. We will keep looking forward to your next video. Hey haven't seen anything with superformance powder!!! It would be great to see a video or 3 of a few cartridges 6mm rem, 308 and maybe 25-06 and just see if it really does perform as well or better then other powders.
Right there with you. Never have been able to load and test, and edit videos on a schedule. There’s always something else that grabs my interest and takes up time. But I always come back to reloading, and seem to learn more and more each time.
Damn man I get it. I started reloading shotshells then went to metallic cartridges going on four years now. Your channel helps me out a lot. I grew up on a farm in Western Kentucky and still keep on with what my grandparents taught me. (Depression era) I let a lot of Kentucky Wonders go to seed this year. I don’t know how it would work but I can send you a mess. Also Clay Busters aren’t that far away from me, which is cool.
I reload, and have been for a very long time. I found you randomly one day and haven't stopped watching. I've learned quite a bit, that I didn't even know I didn't know. But mostly I liked your personality and honesty. You come across like a dude just enjoying his hobbies and sharing his knowledge while doing his best to be a good dude. Just keep on making videos that you want to make, and we will keep watching em. Thank you for all the time and thought you put out.
I really appreciate the check-in/update. If you do decide to revise your release schedule, I would still appreciate a periodic video like this one just to know you're still there and have stuff in the works. Keep up the good work.
That "no lead" is hands down the best lead remover on the market. Especially if you shoot alot of cast/pc bullets n high volume pistol shooting. That stuff makes life soooo much easier. Manufacturer does say to fallow it with "wipe out" to nutralize it, but worth every cent.
I think you are going to like reloading shotgun shells, it’s so drastically different than loading metallic that it makes an excellent change of pace when you need to walk away from A tedious reloading/gun project and do something different. I was screwing around loading .690 round balls in 12ga and 10 ga over the summer. Cheap easy to load thumpers that make big holes in things!
We all go through ebbs and flows. I haven’t reloaded or done much shooting lately myself. Sometimes the family, work, and other life things get in the way. However, it’s good to have things like like minded people on RU-vid to get you motivated or back into the hobby. Also hey like you pointed out too sometimes we have other hobbies too. Anyway it’s all good and keep up the good work!
Once you get it clean you may want to lap the barrel to remove those tool marks. There is one I have seen where the bullets have an abrasive and you just shoot them. I haven't needs to use them as of yet however this looks like a good place to try it.
Im excited to see you start to do some shotgun reloading. I've just been starting to get my shotgun reloading stuff together since i finally have gotten my rifle and pistol stuff straightened out as best as i can and learned basically all of my knowledge from you, so I'm excited to see your ideas on the shotshell end just to see if my understanding on it from other channels and the manuals I've read lines up with it. Especially excited to see what your choice of primers will be considering I've only seen one kind in stock the past few months on the various websites I've checked on and haven't seen any the few times I've checked in stores.
I love your videos because it makes me think about my own processes or why I do what I'm doing at the bench. Please keep trying different things on your videos and keep asking why we do what we do. I do wish you would make a different twitch for video games vs reloading but that might just be me. Keep doing you man and thank you for the content you have put out!
Hey look, I found you before the pandemic when I got back into reloading after 20+ yrs of not doing it. I wanted to see what others were doing and you helped me get going again. I enjoy your videos and you teach me or remind me of things that I should know. I get your notification and watch the video when I can. If I don't get one I look at your channel, so either way I will be there WHEN the video comes out on what ever day it comes out and I would rather have you feel good about what you produce and give us a good video then sit through so-so videos that aren't interesting. That drives viewers away. So do your best and be comforted that we your loyal fans will be here when they are ready.
I had a simular issue with a .308 a few years back the it would not group under a inch no matter what I would do. It was very frustrating. I ended up getting the wheeler bore lapping kit it, comes with 3 different grits and you coat the bullets. It helped a ton with it now shoots 1/2 pretty consistent. The only down side it will eat the throat a little but for me this wasn't a issue, because I planned on shooting 175's at long distance. So having the longer distance to seat the bullets provided a bit more case capacity and some better powder choices. Hope this helps you out.
Hay man, we all get burned out every now and again. For what it's worth, dont feel pressed to crank out videos (please dont take month long breaks again)I ran across your channel a couple years ago and I was hooked. Supper entertaining and a great resource and guidance. Please keep up the great work and have a good time playing games. I will probably start playing some here in a few weeks as well.
Actually a good video, taking on growing your own is a major task at best and worth it. What you’re planning for the next few videos I’m looking forward to. I’m doing a major cleaning on all my centerfire rifles and I’m using Boretech carbon and copper remover, then using Kroil, JB Paste and Brightener. It was a mistake getting a borescope, it shows everything and also looking forward to the 308 videos. Only problem so far you’ve cost me a fortune in dies, two Mighty Armory sizing dies and two Redding Micrometer seating dies. Once I used them for my .223 I couldn’t use a regular set on my 308s, so thanks Johnny 😂 Anyway, don’t worry about your schedule, we’ll watch them when you get done.
Don't rush with shotshells when you are low experience. They are not hard to learn, but you need to give yourself some time. Hulls and components will need to be an exact match to your load recipe in the beginning. Play it safe.
That's exactly why I spent two days reading and cutting hulls apart. All of the load data decision are made when you're buying components. I didn't realize how strict it was, but I've luckily found some data that should work for me.
I appreciate all of your projects. I know you don't want to just crank out a video for the sake of it, but sometimes when you have so many long projects going on it helps to crank out something easy just for a sense of accomplishment. If you ever want an easy video, I will never get tired of watching you fire Grandpa's wonder guns like the bolt action .223 or the 6mm. Everyone likes to see you shoot tiny groups. But the projects are definitely appreciated. Also still waiting on an in-depth review of the Frankford Arsenal universal bullet seating die. I think you used it once or twice, but not much.
I found you on your episode of the stuck case removal with a grease gun. Mine was stuck in a 223 die and it still helped. After watching I subscribed immediately. Look forward to yours like a lot of people but don't expect anyone to post when I want them too. Keep em comin, but at your pace. I'll watch em...
Just a suggestion for the Tikka. I know a lot of guys shoot "free recoil" now. However, my Tikka T3 laminated in .300 win mag, and my fathers T3 in 25-06 in the Tupperware stock shoot better "traditional" (pulled into shoulder with trigger hand and at forend) I personally add light pressure downward on the forward scope ring instead of pulling back/down on the forend. The .300 shoots better this way in both the original and in the fiberglass stock it has now. Groups went from 1.5" down to 5/8" MAX using the same factory ammo on that gun. The 25-06 went from 2.5" down to 3/4". I have found multiple friends Tikkas that also shot much better using this method. Food for thought. Looking forward to the next video.
Brother I've been subd for awhile now I enjoy anything anytime you put out I know I'm just 1 but I'll be here till the end appreciate your work thank you for all you do
Like most things in life, quality is far more important than quantity. Honestly helped push me into reloading. Although I am probably weird in the fact that I find it cathartic. Safe shooting!
Been almost 2 years since I actively reloaded anything. LRPs are a big hold up and life stuff. The desire has kind of just dried up. One day I will be back at it. Still watch all your videos and they are great.
Johnny, try this, you have nothing to lose. Take the barrel out of the upper. Get yourself a piece of red scotchbrite pad and split it to make it thinner. Wrap a small piece of it around a nylon .243 bore brush, add a small amount of non-imbedding JB and take 50 passes down the bore from chamber to muzzle. DO NOT pull the brush back through the bore. Take the brush off at the muzzle and pull the rod back through. Then re-install the brush and go back through to the muzzle for 50 passes. It's tedious removing the brush, but it MAY save the barrel. If that doesn't work, a new barrel is probably in order. Good Luck.
Best reloading channel. Period. As much as I want a new one hour video every day, I completely understand that this isn’t your life. You do you man! Good luck with Metroid. That game is way fun!
Looking forward to some shotshell loading, I've dabbled in it a little, but I can't ever get the shot or wad column right and never get good fold crimps. Hell you can make videos about gardening, and survivel for all I care.
Appreciate your thoughts Johnny, sure were a crazy, scary couple years. Looking forward to these vids, i have also never reloaded shotgun hulls/shells.
I've loaded tens of thousands of shotshells, all on a mec 600 single stage press over 40 years the majority over the last 25 shooting competition sporting clays and keeping a wife and two boys loaded up as well. I look forward to watching your methods in developing your shotshells loads. There's a lot of little tricks you can employ to get the load to act differently depending on your needs.
Lol same here UT. My son, father In law and I shoot skeet pretty often. Plus I shoot a few rounds of sporting clays here and there. Over last ten years I've loaded all those shells mostly for 3 people on my Mec 600 single stage. Just started down the metallic cartridge rabbit hole.
As a long time owner of a Tikka T3 light in 308 I must say if that barrel turns out not to your liking you have all the makings for a nice long range chassis gun. New stock and replacement barrel for that Tikkas action will make a nice long range shooter.
Regarding the 308, Have you heard of Tubb Final Finish bullets? I usually use them to fire lap and polish a new barrel, but those should help here as well.
I really felt what you said about the past two years. Ironically, while I used to enjoy growing a little of my own food (at my age, more as a hobby than anything sufficient to live on) I found that I gradually lost interest in that and a lot of other things that used to seem important. Maybe it was the sense of isolation, maybe the feeling that I could not significantly change what was going on around me, but I just lost interest. By contrast, your reaction seems a very healthy response. I would really not be concerned if you now feel drawn to a different pattern, a rearrangement of schedules and priorities. I came upon your channel only very recently, so I've seen a compressed version of your years of work, but I've been impressed by your steady, patient, logical and meticulous approach to problem solving. We all have our different coping mechanisms and it seems to me you have done very well, and that you should continue to follow your instincts as to your time going forward. Best wishes!
Welcome to the human race Johnny. I can't speak for everyone, but I jump from hobby to hobby. I'd imagine you sometimes wonder "What is the next video going to be?". Thank you for the research and education you're providing, this stuff is great!!! I can definitely see where trying to post videos to a schedule can get very stressful and turn into a...a job!!!! AAAAAHHHHH!!!!! This is a fun channel (for some of us) and sometimes when we're showing our appreciation you may get the idea "Gosh! I've got to get a new video out!". When that happens, making the videos isn't fun anymore. I say take a break when you need one, I'll be back to pick up where you start again. I'm still at the beginning of my reloading hobby and you've published a very good library of reference material. Not all channels can say that. As far as everything turning into a big project...my wife told me the other day "Honey, your projects have projects." I would like to propose a video idea. While you load with various powders, how far off the beaten track have you gone? I recently tried Accurate LT-32 in my .223 and I got some very interesting results. Interesting enough that I'm going to load some more and see if I can duplicate the velocity results and then see how it prints. Life is a classroom, sometimes we have to jump to another subject to regain our balance. I'll catch that next video when you get 'er done. 😁
I think a good video would be, show us your process of getting the lead and other fouling out of the Tikka and progress as you go. Then show us some groups from before you started cleaning compared to after you are clean. It's not too late! Great work! Good luck with the cleaning.
Your content on raising chickens and pigs is spectacular! You've been an inspiration to us all during a time of uncertainty and shortages for sure. I too see a lot of the fearmongering people hoping to profit off of the gospel of a soon to come impending doom scenario, and would feel much better if I were as secure in my preparations as you are. But also it is hard to deny the facts of the modern world when it comes to global trade and monetary policy, not to mention domestic policy concerning the farming that needs to happen which requires enough fertilizer and irrigation to maintain harvest levels at what the world's population has grown accustomed to, especially after the lock downs and destruction of supply chains which resulted from it. I'd say you are in a better situation than most of us and reloading definitely has a place in the bartering based economy that will become standard as the monetary collapse of the USD continues.
You are always great and I don’t think you said anything we all haven’t thought about at some point lately crazy world and all. You do you and I’ll watch when you post 👍
JRB… I started reloading shotgun last winter. Coming from metallic cartridge reloading it was a bit confusing at first. Now I have to say that I enjoy reloading shot shells as much as any type of reloading. Shotgun shooting is just a ton of fun. I’ve really enjoyed bird hunting and clay shooting over the last couple of years. I actually asked a while back if you have ever considered it. I’m very glad to see some shotgun loading on your channel. Good luck. Can’t wait!
@@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920 There are some differences, but they shouldn't confuse you. Metallic cartridges usually don't have wads, or multiple projectiles, and the set ups for measuring powder and shot are different, but it's not that complicated.
Me getting a Johnny's reloading alert my pocket book on edge. Watched the video now not only can I see into the 7th dimension of reloading but also in a zen state Great video stay frosty
JRB, there are three common methods of barrel rifling. Cut, forged, button. It is very common on button rifled barrels to see those brick like marks. Savage is famous for their cheese grater barrels and also that they usually shoot great. Tikka says they use hammer forged barrels so your case is mysterious. Bore scope your Savage barrel and you should see what I mean.
Shannon......thank you for helping me get started in reloading. I learned a ton of priceless info from your content. Your new opinion on "shortages" however, i cannot even listen to. The world is so unstable and the price of everything has doubled. A guy would have to be blind to think he could count on stores to just keep providing. Its happening man. Dont prioritize your youtube content over sustainability.
Feel your pain Bro. 🤕 Match up the video with what your projects dictate. I like watching what you got 👍 Like this video 🤔 I needed to hear about the Wipe Out products. Carry on 🇺🇸
That barrel would be a good candidate to try Dyna Bore Coat and see if you can get an improvement on future cleaning requirements. I've used it on several of my barrels and it makes cleaning easier and required less often.
Don't overlook Iosso Bore Cleaner paste for cleaning lead. I tried it out the other day on a vintage 22lr and it worked like a champ cleaning that barrel! I ran a couple wet patches of Iosso Triple Action through the bore first. Then I took a Iosso blue bore brush with the paste applied to it and ran about 20 strokes back and forth. Then patched it out and it took every bit of fouling out. It shines now! I've used everything you've used in this video except for the Lead Out. Those products work great too but I think the Iosso has worked better and easier for me. And your channel is great man! I've been a long time subscriber. Keep being you man!
I loaded shot shells for many years, inexpensive loading, back in the day before lead prices got too high and it became cheaper to just buy factory. Still have the MEC and stuff to load ammo if needed but I shoot so little shotgun these days just a couple boxes it's just not cost affective. Kano Kroil Penetrating Oil will remove lead and copper, a well saturated patch run through the bore several times and left overnight and it comes out easily with a tight patch the next day.
I naturally have a bit of a scattered brain, and just picked up a small metal lathe the desperately needs some work, in order to even use. I've also been crossbow hunting, and planning muzzleloader season. I probably haven't reloaded any ammo in a atleast a month.
Take whatever time you need to do things safely and "right" to the standards you want to meet. We'll all be grateful when you post a new video, whenever that occurs.
Johnny please keep doing what you are doing! We come here for quality content and information. Don't start rushing crappy vids out like other channels! I'm especially excited for the shotgun reloading!
Even with a wire brush on my cleaning rod it took a long time to clean a .458 barrel that looked like that. Smooth bore. Looks like your barrel is undersized. Check the land and groove diameters when you get it clean.
To be honest I've been watching you so long I forget why I started watching. Lol I think it was when you started the 6.5 grendel reloading because I bought a grendel upper. But I'm still here and still love your videos brother. Good luck with the animals. I just bought some land and hope to raise some chickens but not because of the country's situation but just because I was raised country joined the military been all around the world and done everything now I want to go back to being country and growing my own food chickens would definitely be a first for me though. Lol sorry to make this so long.
That barrel is a manufacturing defect. Looks like stress fractures from something being on the mandrel when they forged the barrel around it. This is one of the examples of why cut-rifled barrels are usually more accurate than hammer forged. Forged lasts longer but cut-rifled/button-rifled barrels generally shoot better.
I’m excited for the shotgun. I’ve been considering giving that a try. It just seems like all the really good shotgun stuff like flight control wads, aren’t available for reloads.
