Gunsmithing Diploma
Module 7 - Reloading
Basic Ballistics
Everything you need to know about how bullets behave in flight. What to expect from rifles and bullets of different calibers in terms of trajectory, wind drift and allowances, breech pressure, recoil, velocity, and more. Includes special ballistics glossary.
Development of the Modern Cartridge
Explains the history and identification of cartridges. Discusses different types of bullets and their uses: lead, jacketed, full metal, soft point, hollow point, and wad cutting.
Advanced Ballistics
More on ballistics, with special coverage of exterior ballistics performance, including effects of altitude, atmospheric conditions, and uphill or downhill shooting. Features step-by-step guide to using ballistics tables.
Reloading and Custom Ammo Making
How to make money from reloading and custom ammo making. Introduces you to reloader’s language and equipment. Focuses on safety, economy, and improved accuracy. Demonstrates the six steps involved in basic reloading.
Bullet Swaging and Casting
You discover how to make your own bullets from “scratch” by swaging or casting. Discusses types of bullets you can make, tools you need, precautions you should follow, sizing, lubricating, and more.
Shot Shell Components and Reloading
More on ammunition, particularly the composition of modern shot shells. Covers concepts regarding gauge, range, and drams equivalent plus powder, wads, and shot.
Scope Mounting Lab Kit
Most gun enthusiasts favor scope sights over iron sights where the bead of an iron sight often covers up much of your target, a scope sight actually magnifies the image, allowing for a more precise aim. You will learn step by step how to first install scopes and then pre-zero rifles and handguns. This lesson is designed to build the technical expertise one needs to ensure that any gun on which you install a scope - whether it’s a rifle, shotgun, or handgun - will always shoot where it’s aimed.
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