The Hornady Reloading and Bullet Accuracy Instructional DVD (MPN: 9979) provides a step-by-step visual introduction to fundamental metallic handloading procedures and bullet accuracy concepts. Featuring company founder Joyce Hornady and Steve Hornady, this audio-visual guide walks handloaders through core bench workflows for both centerfire rifle and handgun ammunition. The production covers the primary mechanical stages of cartridge reloading—including case sizing, decapping, priming, powder charging, and bullet seating—while explaining the manufacturing principles that influence downrange accuracy.

Key Features

• Step-by-Step Metallic Reloading: Visual demonstration of bench setup, brass case prep, sizing, decapping, priming, powder dispensing, and bullet seating.
• Multi-Platform Cartridge Coverage: Demonstrates core reloading techniques for both centerfire handgun and rifle cartridges.
• Accuracy Fundamentals: Joyce and Steve Hornady explain foundational bullet construction dynamics and accuracy principles.
• Standard Optical Media Format: Plays on standard standalone DVD players, backwards-compatible Blu-ray players, and computer optical disc drives.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 9979
• Media Format: Standard optical DVD
• Language: English
• Runtime: Approximately 24 to 25 minutes
• Case Dimensions: Approximately 140 x 10 x 195 mm (5.5 x 0.4 x 7.7 inches)
• Weight: Approximately 68 g (0.15 lbs)
• Hardware Compatibility: Standard DVD players, Blu-ray players, and optical PC drives

Who is the Hornady Reloading and Bullet Accuracy Instructional DVD for?

• Novice handloaders — provides a concise 24 to 25-minute visual walkthrough of fundamental single-stage bench steps, covering case sizing, priming, powder charging, and bullet seating to build baseline reloading competence.
• Shooters studying bullet dynamics — features direct guidance from Joyce and Steve Hornady across a 24 to 25-minute runtime explaining the foundational manufacturing and design factors that dictate bullet accuracy.

Less suitable for: Handloaders seeking specific powder charge weights, maximum/minimum load recipes, or cartridge overall lengths (C.O.A.L.), which require a dedicated comprehensive printed reloading manual or interactive load data app; and high-volume shooters seeking progressive press operational workflows, who require dedicated progressive press setup guides.