Reloading 101: All About Primers 

I've been reloading for 40+ years. Started with shotgun for weekly clay shoots with my dad and brothers. This video was great for people looking to understand this aspect of the reloading process. Well done, sir.

If anyone’s interested in shotgun reloading, we do 8 different gauges, all shell lengths, and all types of shot & slugs. We pattern test everything including factory ammo. Reloading is a ton of fun, Eric and Chad actually turned us on to it years ago in an old video they did.

Understanding the differences between types of primers and their applications really takes your reloading skills to the next level.

I started reloading 3 years ago and had no idea I’d geek out on it as much as I have. It’s super satisfying working up accurate ammo to a specific firearm. If you’re planning on making more reloading videos, I’m looking forward to it.

Happy to see you back in the saddle. Excellent topic to cover. That last part on the safety is always needed. Sometimes we can get a little too comfortable.

Very generous to post a reloading tutorial. Many these days charge a fee for a "class" The man that took time from his day to show me the basics of reloading was as much interested in my safety as educating me in the process. His only request was that once I got it down was to share the knowledge with whoever was interested and pass the obligation on down the line. I've watched some of these videos on yoohoo, and there's those that after a while you can that they obviously don't know what they're talking about

Yes! Eric, love seeing this. Back to basics. Your gunsmithing videos are some of the best on RU-vid. Hope you bring back that series

I love reloading videos! Not enough of them nowadays

I second the Richard Lee reloading manual. One the best for showing for all types of bullets and powders and none of the manufacturer bias. It has become my go to manual for figuring out where to start on an unfamilar load

I've had a few primers not seat all the way in my revolver ammo and totally jam the cylinder up. I could barely get it back open. Now I always run my finger under the brass to make sure the primer is flush.

Nice to have you back Eric! Please do make more reloading related videos! I would definitely like to see old and new shotgun slug recipes...

I’ve been hand loading for over 10 years I love your knowledge of hand loading Eric. Please make more hand loading videos on the subject

I'm happy you are giving us a detailed reloading video. With ammo prices so high reloading is a necessity to be able shoot regularly.

These are the kind of videos I sub for. Whatever this is, I like it!

Great to see you back at it! As an experienced hand loader, your explanation of everything was very well suited to someone new to the process. I’m dedicated to mentoring anyone new to reloading and can very much appreciate what you put out on the topic!

*looks towards the sky* We still miss you, Barry. We haven't forgotten you. 🙏

Seasoned reloader here, I really like what you said about buying the Lee manual: read it, then read it again. That's actually exactly what I did years ago. The book kind of made sense for the first reading, then a lot more so the second time, and then once I started reloading, it all fell into place. I guess with your stockpile of cheap primers from years ago though, you did not realize that the primer companies that you mentioned just are not available anymore, at least not since early 2020. Same with the APS strips; I have not seen any of those in years. I wish there were still lots of choices in primers, but there just is not at this time. Thanks for the interesting video. It is always good to hear good educated and SAFE reloading practices being shared.

Yes, reloading can be a great hobby. Can be a deep rabbit hole . Or just enough. 😂 love all the videos!

Before you start. I just bought 1,000 Remington 9 1/2 primers. I have CCI 200 and 250 by the hundreds. You Tube guy said to use heavier primers for autoloading rifles. I went to Schields and the smart fellow there sent me home with the 9 1/2s. I have been using Speers reloading manual and they don't have 9 1/2 in them. Dug up NRA's Handloading book, where they do use the Remington 9 1/2 and had nice chart. CCI 200 = Remington 9 1/2s. Now, back to your video to learn more. Thanks. P. S. I had asked about the 34 heavy primer, yet helpful fellow had me walk out with the 9 1/2s.

I fo love all your videos, keep this series going. Would live a step by step for common calibers.

Glad to see a reloading video I'm gathering all the supplies to start reloading and it's hard to find all the components I'm still learning and have been gathering for almost a year

Like the good ole days when you were reloading on the Lee classic!

coming at a great time for me, I finally have a nice accurate rifle and plan to dive into reloading for it once I've done some homework. great video.

I've been reloading since 1973 and you hit all the best aspects of this very enjoyable hobby. Thanks!

I saved myself so much trouble. I bought the Lee classic Turet press starter kit. with the precision drum powder measure and scale. the Lee priming system is so simple right there on the press while you're doing everything you only have to handle the cartridge once. once the powder charge in the drum measure is precisely set it stays exactly set. case actuated powder drop is very neat only spills when I make mistakes. the bullet seating die is able to hold 005 seating depth repeatability easily. factory crimping die. they're hard to get out if you make a mistake so I guess it works. buy the whole bundle in one box save yourself a lot of agony and stuff you don't need sitting around. once you have the powder charge set. you can use the precision scale to check every once in awhile during a run of 100. it repeats within one tenth of a grain!

Great video, thanks for the details. I'm trying to get into reloading because I wound up with an old lever gun chambered in 38-55, and it's tough to find ammo. Would hate to see that thing never get used.

I thought that was you! Didn’t want to say anything. Thank you very much for your help and assistance Eric. Remember the only acceptance that brings about true peace is your own, the only critic that matters is you. It was a pleasure shooting next to you! Life without setbacks is boring, the harder the better, and the greater the reward. Stay cool. Peace my Brother. God Bless

Eric, thanks for all that you do glad that you’re back when I first started reloading years ago you were one of the first RU-vidrs I looked at and you helped me a lot. Thanks so much. Appreciate you buddy.

You have always done good "tech" or how to videos.

Making & loading cast bullets for the .50-BMG would be awesome.

Make a playlist of Reloading 101 videos too. i like the more details look into each topic

I reload wax blanks in 38spl cases that I reamed a slightly larger flash hole for. No gun powder needed with just a regular small pistol primer.

Learn a lot from you brother! Thanks for your hard work putting out these videos

Thanks Eric! Great video! A part two on the different types of primers. The differences between rifle pistol Magnum etc.

Glad to see you back making videos Eric.. I've been reloading for 30 years, so maybe not much here for me, but I still wanted to like, comment etc ;)

Love your reloading videos, they have been a great reference for a new reloader. Keep em coming

Yes reloading videos bring them. I started a year ago and I want to know the sauce!

Hi there Blessings to you and thank you for all your videos, you are my number teacher for me that at my 58's am i just starting on the gun world, thanks again. Now will like to know when are you going to do a review on the Marlin, 1895sbl level action 45-70, Now made by Ruger, by the way I Saw the One you made for the Henry 45-70. Tx.

Been trying to get started in reloading, but just haven't dove into it yet. Have everything I need, except time. And you showed a sleeve of large rifle primers, which are basically a myth in my area. I could reload 5.56, 9mm, .45ACP all day long, and be able to purchase the primers needed, but try to reload some .308, and once I am out of primers, I am done. Very good explanation of primers though.

Eric, really appreciated this tutorial. Thank you.

Thanks eric as a new reloader these are very informative

The biggest issues with primers these days is that everyone being out of stock with large rifle primers!

Love seeing this kinda content again ! Great seeing this!

Love these informational videos more than anything!

Love videos as this, loads of information

I'm disappointed the video wasn't titled, "primer on primers."

I liked the video and look forward to more! I reload mostly cowboy loads-45 colt, 44 special, etc. I would like to hear your opinion on using primers other than those called for in the manual. As you know, it can be tough finding all the named components called for in any reloading manual. By the way, the Lee manual rocks!

Thanks I missed your input on shooting and reloading.

Great Vid-!- Keep them coming--!--

Great video. I'm not reloading right now, but I plan on doing it in the near future.

Great video Eric. 👍👍🙏

I reload all my primers. Never had to buy any.

I have, at this point, a bunch of old rifles that I'd love to shoot, but ammo doesn't exist for any of them. I have a Martini Henry MkII, a Nepalese Snyder, a Dutch Beaumont, a French Gras, and various other things that I'm going to have to learn how to load for. I'm even going to have to learn to roll paper cartridges for my Chassepot, now that I found a new needle for it and built an obturator.

I had to replay the first 10 minutes or so cause I was distracted by the arsenal behind you!😁. Is that a civil war sword? And gotta let you know you’re muzzling Kermit. Thanks for the video. Been rolling my own for a few years now and this was very educational.

Also get the Lyman Ed . 51 manual It gives more detail for both , jacked and cast bullets.

Best channel on youtube. Eric #1

a primer on primers

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Good stuff

Lookin' fit! Nice work.

Your videos always make me smile and forget about all my worries. Thank you for your wonderful creativity!🍓🎆🐃

Great review, but Eric the recipe primers are not always available. So let’s talk about mixing & matching brands.

More of this content!!!

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Eric, I pray you are doing well. Best wishes from the land of Elmer Keith.

Very interesting topic awesome information and entertainment

Great video. Good to see you back. We have missed you. I dove head first back into my favorite hobbys after a bad time. Glad to see to see you back into it. QUESTION PLEASE. Bullet diameter for 7.62 x 39. From what I researched the projectiles are larger than a 308. Same as 303 at 3.11 dia. I don't know anybody that has a AK or SKS anymore. That I can measure the inside barrel diameter versus the AR Barrel in same caliber. The inside bore diameter matches 30-30 308 30-06 and 300 Win Mag. If I can use the 308 bullets its a win win. ALSO: Will there be any issues using 308 bullets in 3.11 reloading Dies? I'm sure I can find the inside diameter of a SKS or AK online but I'd rather get it from a actual reloader like yourself. Have you or any viewers come across any problems using standard wolf or tula 7.62x39 out of a 308 Barrel? Thanks keep up the great work. Haven't come across one yet but wondering if you have done a meltdown on a cmmg dedicated 22 Upper? Or the kit in a standard AR upper? Boring stuff. Reloading since 1981 for SASS competition when I was 21. Recently gifted a most of a 20 year old AR-AK Kit made by frontier arms. Never reloaded 7.62x39 and curious. Ordered Brass, more large primers Tula uses small primers. I'm a layed back guy since I retired from Marine Corps. Don't ride the xr650r as often since getting knocked off another motorcycle by a illegal. I'm still very Anal about using right components. Cheap or ill-fitted parts will get you hurt or Kilt? Maybe to death. Being sponsored by the gun store I worked at for years really helped with reliading supplies. Have near 120lb of 8 types of pistol and rifle powder from out living my all my friends. Sixteen thousand primers. Bob left me 3 case of Bench LR primers. I only met him twice but we talked reloading for hours. Also left me 40lb of that 120lb of powder in a regulation POWDER CAGE I felt I needed to build. And Just wanted to pass on if anybody uses a SWAMP COOLER. Be extremely cautious of moisture in every component. Why do I use a swamp cooler? $53 a month running 24-7 Vs $220 a month running Ac 12 hours a day. The factory stock M400 Big block 77 F-150 4x4 gets more looks and thumbs up per Gallon than it does miles per gal. I'm smiling anytime I fire it up. So saving on heating and cooling really helps. Fyi factory Am Fm 8 track player Still works! Dang side tracked again. Ya'll have a great day.

Thank you for the info! I'm new to reloading, and what's even more complicated for me is powder. There seem to be many manufacturers, with many makes of powder, many of which often include numbers in the name. To what extent are there actually so many differences in gunpowder types? Is there also marketing involved? Thanks!

There is not a lot of printed manual info on reloading 7.62x25 Tokarev. Have any to share?

How'd ya know? 😄 just bought a trapdoor springfield. I wanna get into reloading 45-70 in blackpowder, so I'll start here.

Now I've heard people using magnum rifle primers in say like .308 or .30-06 when hunting in very cold to extremely cold areas, just to get the powder to ignite reliably. What's the conditions to do that and does that require a special made brass casing to get the primer to fit? No one really went into great detail on how to do that, at least for people just looking to get into handloading.

Due to the inavailability of large magnum rifle primers, ive made due with regular large rifle primers.

I reload primers. AMA

Let me get some of those lrm primers😂

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I have a m1 garand do you have one

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Your ability to create unique content is a true art. Every episode is a small masterpiece!👍👍👍 " 🚙.

Can you open up RU-vid membersgips and dump sdi?

Is a light primer strike actually a light strike or is it a defective primer?

Staarted reloading abt a year ago. I now have a number of cartridges that I need to unload but not fire. I bought a hammer for that purpose, but haven't used it yet because the thing kind of spooks me. How safe is that procedure??

SDI is amazing.

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