Johnny “Shannon “ Mr McGillicuddy One day long ago I saw this guys hands on CZcams doing some reloading I have come to enjoy how you talk your way through reloading cartridges I wish I could help you find your mojo with reloading again
Hey Johnny. I know you said in your last video this is probably your fair well tour. Before you go, I think it’s time for me to say thank you. I’ve been watching your videos quietly for quite some time now. My buddy and I have been talking about doing this stuff for a while and we’ve been building our weapons for the presidents 100 tab. This channel is a wealth of knowledge and you have been amazing at presenting the information in ways that we all can understand and getting into the hobby. I hope you enjoy your ventures and thank you for this, really a gift to the community. I’ll keep watching as you keep posting.
Honestly i hope you keep making content. Your vids are not only very helpful as a reloader but listening to you is almost like talking to an old friend. I hope whatever you have going on makes you happy.
I cannot speak for other people, but I can confidently say that you had and still have a very positive influence on a large majority of us. It saddens me to think that your videos won't be part of our internet lives anymore. You brought us so much more than you can imagine. I recall the 5k subs celebration and Tactical Johnny. I recall where I was when you announced that you were taking a year off of work to do more videos. "A long, long time ago, I can still remember how that reloading used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, that I could make those people glance and maybe they'd be happy for a while..."
I hope this young man enjoys it as much as we all have! That's a super cool thing to do. I've had people who were very generous to me, and I hope to pay it forward soon.
That 6.5 Creedmoor is what got me into loading 6.5 Creedmoor, many years later I’ve gone from reloading just 6.5 to many different ones. Thank you Thompson Center Compass
I'll bet the kid remembers it for the rest of his life :) I had a friend who was not only one of the first 4 "Apple" guys, but prior to that had been a for real Nuclear Physicist. Woz and Jobs had even given him one of the first 'wooden' Apple comps built in that garage all those years ago:). Anyway, before he passed away, he called me from half the country away, to tell me to come up and see him as he had something to give me. When I arrived, I instantly realized why he had moved from his California urban environment, to one of the most remote, unspoiled, and incredibly beautiful area's of the country I've ever seen, and THAT is saying something:) He'd built his house a bit up from the river (which formed the far end of his 'front yard) and which was never fished, hunted, or despoiled in anyway, by anyone I ever saw or heard of. Anyway, what he had for me was a huge sealed jar full of freshly hand loaded 6mm Remington rounds, along with probably 2 cubic feet of cases-ready for loading. He had asked me some years previously what my favorite caliber was and I had told him 6mm Rem. Turns out he also had been a huge fan of the "physics" of the 6mm Rem pretty much since it came out and he had commissioned a custom rifle from an esteemed Euro mfg in that caliber, and had directed that it be chambered to his own specifications. When he gave me the rounds, he gave me a small booklet detailing the dimensions, components, powder and projectile he had used, as well as a sheet detailing the chambering specs needed for the modification of my own rifle "to fire them efficiently"; with which directions, I complied. He also advised not to try to reload the rounds more than twice if I chose to go that route. In the end, Was it worth it? well :) I have to conscientiously keep the action cleaned and lubed but weather permitting, when I get 'serious' with my own shooting technique, it will not only 'one hole' a group of three at 212 yards (I'm a 'cold bore' guy so 5 round groups are irrelevant to me as the barrel begins to heat up noticeably at the 4th round: the '212' is the zero of my personal 'mid-trajectory' 6mm rifle targets. Further, the rounds he loaded with me in mind, not only fly remarkably true, but pack a hell of a terminal 'punch' down range (for a six anyways :) The only other modification I've made to my rifle, was the fitting of a Browning-like 'adjustable compensator' which has proved quite effective in dialing in the harmonics of my barrel with not only his ammo, but the far smaller and differently configured varmint projectile rounds I occasionally employ. As to his rifle vs mine? Well with his custom fitted stock, extended barrel length and slightly larger magazine, his rifle did throw at a slightly higher velocity. On the other hand, I'm a better shot than he was LOL. In any event, I stayed with him for some weeks reminiscing about our lives, adventures and interactions over the years, until his health took a dramatic turn for the worse. Informing me that he did NOT want me to see him die, we shook hands one last time, and then he sent me away. It's now been many years since then, still, having on several occasions since, exceeded my own 'expiration date' (through the timely heroic interventions of several fine teams of surgeons, in addition to some pure 'dumb luck' :) my genetics seem to be favorably responding to their combined efforts and it now appears that I just might last long enough to get to see if my country (and the world for that matter) get their heads out of their collective azzes and straighten up. P.S.- sorry for the lengthy post, but old men do tend to 'go off' sometimes ;)
I'm a young man and I can promise you we will have our homeland again. Don't fret, it's our challenge now and young men aren't buying what is trying to be sold to them. That's a problem for my generation and my sons. Anyways, thank you for the story. I grew up around the PNW tech scene and there's a lot of those early tech autists who have a hilariously beautiful passion for ballistics. I knew one that we debated if you could build a bike out of just bamboo. I went to his house to get some brewing supplies and in the corner is saw a bike made out of just bamboo. I asked why he never told any of us because it really was impressive work. He simply said "I proved my point. Why would I need to tell everybody?"
Best CZcams channel for reloaders! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched your .300 blackout series from a few years ago. I continue to rewatch those every couple of months.
Every male role model I’ve ever had, had guns. And everyone of them has a story about a gun they “wish I’d never sold it”. I’ve vowed to never sell a gun. I supposed giving it to a young man is better than that…
To me they are just things. I appreciate their aesthetic, and there’s a few I’ll hang on to for the hunting stories attached to them, but for the most part I’m happy to buy & sell them to keep the safes from getting too cluttered.
I sold a lot of guns over the years. Never once regretted selling any of the guns I've sold. I just get better at judging if a gun I want is actually useful to me or if I'm just infatuated with it. Last thing I need is a bunch of useless trash being nothing but a dust collector.
Welcome Back. I thought something really bad happened to you. Life and interest do change. Us watchers have learned so much from you over the years. Thank you. Please do whatever makes you happy. Just be happy!
You were missed. You save people a ton of money, time and efforts. We feel your struggle. Have a happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for all you do. Wishing you that big Buck with your .257 Roberts.
You may be getting rid of the TC Compass. But the stories that have been told about it will live on in the hands of another. They were an amazing firearm and I'm extremely sad that they are no longer produced. Fairly well old TC Compass, may you bring joy to another. As much joy as it brought not only the previous owner, but the at least 134,000 of us that tuned in to watch the journey. Thanks for bringing it to us JRB and sharing the story.
When you started the 6.5 compass videos, i went and bought the same gun and followed along with you to learn how to reload. At this point, i've loaded countless rounds and various cartridges for myself and hunting buddies over the years. Like you, i've moved on to other guns, and other projects, but i've passed the gun on to my dad who recently killed a nice buck with it. Thank you for the hours of entertainment and education. I hope you stay motivated to keep sharing your reloading projects!
Thank you! Those were good times...TC had a rebate going at one point and you could get them for like $150 or $200. Crazy. We'll probably never see a gun deal like that again.
Just got back from the deer lease tonight --took my first whitetail with my 6.5 Creedmoor TC Compass, although with a lackluster factory load. I discovered Shannon and the Compass at the same time. This weekend's hunt convinced me that I need to work up a Creedmoor load following Shannon's vids that i have watched/rewatched so often. This guy is a treasure.
This is so awesome to be able to bless a friend with something they will cherish for the rest of their life and may be able to pass down to their kids.
You're the man. So many memories of you shooting that T/C Compass. Before starting to watch your channel, I bought that very same rifle. I even mod'd the trigger similar to what you did and swapped bolt handles, you showed me how. Please keep the content coming...
I'm glad you're back, I have been re-watching a lot of the videos in your different series I'm looking forward to getting back to reloading and it's nice to see you didn't blow your face off. I'm looking forward to watching your up coming videos and if you're going to take time off hopefully you at least post something every 6 months or so, even if it's just an update video to say what's been going on, and the community knows your doing good, you are a mentor to a lot of us and we appreciate all you do. Hopefully you have an interest in the new 22 Arc that just got released it seems like an interesting cartridge.
I wanted to hop on here and say thank you for all the entertainment and the fun. You are 100% the reason I got into reloading. I completely understand if you are finished with youtube, it’s not the same. But if you continue i will hop on becoming a supporter and donate what I can to this channel. You’re a good man and thank you for all the knowledge and good times.
Johnny, I appreciate your videos very much, I understand you wanted to take time off from making videos or give it up all together. I appreciate how you look at things and approach life. God bless you!
Shannon, I just want to say thank you for all the work you have done for the hobby, and getting me personally to take the plunge into reloading. Reloading allows me to enjoy shooting from the bench more, and hunting with mil surplus using my handloads is extremely satisfying. While I was getting my undergrad I would drive to campus at 6am to avoid the Dallas rush hour traffic for my morning classes. When I didn't have homework or a project to work on I would watch your videos while waiting for my class to start. It was amazing to watch you experiment with stuff I didn't have the time or finances to play with at the time. Thank you.
You sir are an awesome friend. I do stuff for others but always seem to friend those that take, and keep wanting to take. Friends like you are hard to find IMHO.
I remember the first video with the TC. I got into reloading 6.5 creedmore because of your adventures in reloading for that TC. Truly saying good bye to a legend of this channel. I know the young man that’s is getting it will absolutely love being behind it.
I love your videos. So informational and entertaining. A big thanks for getting me into reloading 3 years ago. You could make videos of anything and I would be thrilled.
Johnny, it has been a pleasure watching your videos over the years. I have referenced your mk 262 series countless times. I wish you the best on your travels
I have and will always appreciate the countless hours you've spent creating wonderfully entertaining and educating content for the community. I wish you the best in all of your future endeavors. I hope you got some deer(s) and have a wonderful Holiday season.
Thanks for all the videos. I found you a couple years ago when I started reloading for my 6.5 Creed. I watched everything you’ve done since then. Hope you find a new motivation to make reloading videos.
Good to see you again Johnny! I’ve been pondering about changing the stock on my compass, that sounds good! Take care and stay safe bud! God bless!🙏✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Awesome video again, your are the benchmark that re loaders use for reference. Glad your back on ! Ive been reloading for 25 + yrs and still have learned a few thing watching you, always open to different techniques or views.When i see others emulate you you know its the first form of flattery. TY
It's great to see you back, Johnny. Your videos have been the background to many reloading sessions. In fact, you're the main reason I decided to start reloading in the first place. The level of detail, your willingness to show your mistakes, and most importantly your decision not to fake enthusiasm or be annoyingly cheerful like certain other reloading channels, helped me learn and grow confident in what I was doing. So thank you, and I wish you well no matter what you end up deciding to do.
It's really good to see your back making videos. I purchased my first bolt action rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor from watching your videos. Thank you for what you do.
Discovered your Compass/6.5 CM series when you first put them out a few years ago. Those videos got me into reloading and buying 3 TC Compass' in 6.5CM. All of them shoot better than some of my expensive custom builds. I've taken some nice deer with your Speer gold dot loads as well. Sad to see you turn the page but glad the rifle will mean a lot to someone young.
I remember that rifle! I bought one just like after watching your videos on it. I was just starting to reload at the time and I think those videos are what got me interested in handloading! It's a shame Thompson Center no longer makes these they were one of the most accurate budget rifles out there. Thanks for the great videos!
Don't give up man! Love your content, I watch all your video to the end. Been doing it for years. You're the only one left on youtube that puts out this kind of quality content. Keep it up, cheers man!
When you said you realized your bathroom was the only place not jammed full of gun stuff I assumed you had realized you had found some unused storage. 😅
Very thoughtful of you to give the rifle to a young person - feels good to consolidate and focus on a select groups of toys which you enjoy most - enjoyed the video
Appreciate all you do. I am reloading , now, because of your videos. Many people have a wealth of knowledge, but few have the ability to teach . Thank you.
I would be so pumped to see more 6.5PRC content! I was excited to see you say you had interest in it. I bought the 110 precision in 6.5PRC. It's one heavy son of a gun though. I had ideas of hunting with it but good lord is it heavy..
Johnny, I discovered your videos shortly after I bought my Thompson Center Compass in 6.5 Creedmoor. I thought, hey cool, this guy is shooting the same gun I have, and it shoots well, so I started watching your videos. I wasnt even a hand loader at that time. Now many years later, I still love my Compass, and even have it in the same Oryx Chassis. I now load for 6.5 Creedmoor, 5.56/.223, .300 Blackout, and 9mm. Almost everything I know about loading I learned from watching you, and it all started with that Compass. It has been one of the few guns that I have had that can consistently shoot dime sized groups. And, it always seems to love the same bullets/powders etc as yours does. With Hornady brass, Hornady 140 gr BTHP, and some H4350, I have shot three shot groups as low as 0.11" inches at 100 yds, and 0.20" five shot groups. It consistently outshoots any other gun at the range when I am there, and shoots WAY above its price point. Thank you for all you do! Its awesome that you are helping a young shooter, but as long as it stays the same, I cant ever imagine selling my Compass, its my favorite gun to shoot by far!
Agreed, the only thing I really dont like about the rifle is the barrel. It shoots amazing, but with the thinner profile it heats up pretty quickly. However, it was designed as a hunting rifle, where you are only taking a few shots at a time, so I dont really find it a fault. Also, the threading on the barrel does not have much of a shoulder. I have considered getting a more purpose build long range rifle with a heavier barrel and a better shoulder on the threading, but in the end, for right now, it works great for what I do...
Good to have you back JRB. Every gun forum I belong talks about yer work, in a good way! I have a TC Venture II, it was discontinued as was the company, sad damn day when that happened. The Venture II is the most accurate rifle I've ever owned & I own a bunch.
Man I am glad your back and you sound a lot better, you are the man when it comes to this reloading stuff! God bless hope to see another soon, your Fan Joe
I’ve really enjoyed your run on CZcams! Your .308 series gave me an excellent place to start when I was looking for a powder/bullet combo. Thanks for all the content, and I hope you find joy in shooting/reloading and making videos again!
You led my to buying my father a TC compass. It was a screaming deal of $150 after a rebate. Hes killed a half dozen deer and 3 elk with it. It shoots lights out and the trigger is pretty nice. I've loved your content
Happy to see you on here again. Made my day better. 😊. Someone needs to talk to Midway USA and get this guy put on tv. There’s lots of content that would help our sport. IMO 🤷🏽♂️
I hope you find joy in making videos again. We missed you . I personally would not be a reloader without your content. Thanks for everything!
Thank you!
I second this...I only started reloading thanks to your content very recently....
I also started reloading because of johnnys videos. I’m now have a new hobby I can obsess over. It’s kind of a problem.
I started because of the mk262 series I've literally memorized it
Shannon helped me build the baddest AR10 ever. He also helped me reload for it. Thanks Shannon
“ I met a black person once”
Dude you crack me up. Glad your back
I pissed a little laughing at that comment
I've yet to come across something that exotic in VT. Best I can do is somebody with red hair
I was cracking up too🤣🤣
It was a real lol.
Being from Wyoming I met a couple Mexicans they were from colorado. That’s about as exotic as it gets here.
You are greatly missed my friend.
I never gave enough in the past. I wish everyone would give a little more. You put so much effort into it. Thank you, Shannon.
Thank you!
Praise the lord Johnny's back!!!
AMEN ON STEROIDS 👍👍👍
Amen!
Hallelujah
Unfortunately per his last video, he’s shutting the channel down.
Yeah doubt he will close the channel down he just won’t make more videos
All the old videos will still be there to watch again and again
Johnny “Shannon “ Mr McGillicuddy
One day long ago I saw this guys hands on CZcams doing some reloading
I have come to enjoy how you talk your way through reloading cartridges
I wish I could help you find your mojo with reloading again
Thank you!
Hey Johnny. I know you said in your last video this is probably your fair well tour. Before you go, I think it’s time for me to say thank you.
I’ve been watching your videos quietly for quite some time now. My buddy and I have been talking about doing this stuff for a while and we’ve been building our weapons for the presidents 100 tab.
This channel is a wealth of knowledge and you have been amazing at presenting the information in ways that we all can understand and getting into the hobby.
I hope you enjoy your ventures and thank you for this, really a gift to the community.
I’ll keep watching as you keep posting.
Honestly i hope you keep making content. Your vids are not only very helpful as a reloader but listening to you is almost like talking to an old friend. I hope whatever you have going on makes you happy.
I'm so happy you're making videos again, and I'm really hoping you keep giving us more.
Here here!!❤❤
I cannot speak for other people, but I can confidently say that you had and still have a very positive influence on a large majority of us. It saddens me to think that your videos won't be part of our internet lives anymore. You brought us so much more than you can imagine. I recall the 5k subs celebration and Tactical Johnny. I recall where I was when you announced that you were taking a year off of work to do more videos. "A long, long time ago, I can still remember how that reloading used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, that I could make those people glance and maybe they'd be happy for a while..."
I hope this young man enjoys it as much as we all have! That's a super cool thing to do. I've had people who were very generous to me, and I hope to pay it forward soon.
That 6.5 Creedmoor is what got me into loading 6.5 Creedmoor, many years later I’ve gone from reloading just 6.5 to many different ones. Thank you Thompson Center Compass
💯. I was thinking the exact same thing!
Glad to see pappa back and teaching me things. My favorite lesson was how to handle loose hogs. Now I need to learn let go of things.
Thank you!
I'll bet the kid remembers it for the rest of his life :)
I had a friend who was not only one of the first 4 "Apple" guys, but prior to that had been a for real Nuclear Physicist. Woz and Jobs had even given him one of the first 'wooden' Apple comps built in that garage all those years ago:). Anyway, before he passed away, he called me from half the country away, to tell me to come up and see him as he had something to give me. When I arrived, I instantly realized why he had moved from his California urban environment, to one of the most remote, unspoiled, and incredibly beautiful area's of the country I've ever seen, and THAT is saying something:) He'd built his house a bit up from the river (which formed the far end of his 'front yard) and which was never fished, hunted, or despoiled in anyway, by anyone I ever saw or heard of. Anyway, what he had for me was a huge sealed jar full of freshly hand loaded 6mm Remington rounds, along with probably 2 cubic feet of cases-ready for loading. He had asked me some years previously what my favorite caliber was and I had told him 6mm Rem. Turns out he also had been a huge fan of the "physics" of the 6mm Rem pretty much since it came out and he had commissioned a custom rifle from an esteemed Euro mfg in that caliber, and had directed that it be chambered to his own specifications. When he gave me the rounds, he gave me a small booklet detailing the dimensions, components, powder and projectile he had used, as well as a sheet detailing the chambering specs needed for the modification of my own rifle "to fire them efficiently"; with which directions, I complied. He also advised not to try to reload the rounds more than twice if I chose to go that route.
In the end, Was it worth it? well :) I have to conscientiously keep the action cleaned and lubed but weather permitting, when I get 'serious' with my own shooting technique, it will not only 'one hole' a group of three at 212 yards (I'm a 'cold bore' guy so 5 round groups are irrelevant to me as the barrel begins to heat up noticeably at the 4th round: the '212' is the zero of my personal 'mid-trajectory' 6mm rifle targets. Further, the rounds he loaded with me in mind, not only fly remarkably true, but pack a hell of a terminal 'punch' down range (for a six anyways :) The only other modification I've made to my rifle, was the fitting of a Browning-like 'adjustable compensator' which has proved quite effective in dialing in the harmonics of my barrel with not only his ammo, but the far smaller and differently configured varmint projectile rounds I occasionally employ. As to his rifle vs mine? Well with his custom fitted stock, extended barrel length and slightly larger magazine, his rifle did throw at a slightly higher velocity. On the other hand, I'm a better shot than he was LOL.
In any event, I stayed with him for some weeks reminiscing about our lives, adventures and interactions over the years, until his health took a dramatic turn for the worse. Informing me that he did NOT want me to see him die, we shook hands one last time, and then he sent me away.
It's now been many years since then, still, having on several occasions since, exceeded my own 'expiration date' (through the timely heroic interventions of several fine teams of surgeons, in addition to some pure 'dumb luck' :) my genetics seem to be favorably responding to their combined efforts and it now appears that I just might last long enough to get to see if my country (and the world for that matter) get their heads out of their collective azzes and straighten up.
P.S.- sorry for the lengthy post, but old men do tend to 'go off' sometimes ;)
I'm a young man and I can promise you we will have our homeland again. Don't fret, it's our challenge now and young men aren't buying what is trying to be sold to them. That's a problem for my generation and my sons.
Anyways, thank you for the story. I grew up around the PNW tech scene and there's a lot of those early tech autists who have a hilariously beautiful passion for ballistics. I knew one that we debated if you could build a bike out of just bamboo. I went to his house to get some brewing supplies and in the corner is saw a bike made out of just bamboo. I asked why he never told any of us because it really was impressive work. He simply said "I proved my point. Why would I need to tell everybody?"
Love that you are back, JRB! Dang, it's a breath of fresh air to see you making videos again.
Best CZcams channel for reloaders! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched your .300 blackout series from a few years ago. I continue to rewatch those every couple of months.
Every male role model I’ve ever had, had guns. And everyone of them has a story about a gun they “wish I’d never sold it”. I’ve vowed to never sell a gun. I supposed giving it to a young man is better than that…
Same, I will never sell any of mine, no trades or anything, they're mine until I die and then they'll go to the kids
To me they are just things. I appreciate their aesthetic, and there’s a few I’ll hang on to for the hunting stories attached to them, but for the most part I’m happy to buy & sell them to keep the safes from getting too cluttered.
I will sell, but only if i hate the gun, or its gathering dust and there is someone that can put it to good use
I've sold many, but do have a few that will never sell
I sold a lot of guns over the years. Never once regretted selling any of the guns I've sold.
I just get better at judging if a gun I want is actually useful to me or if I'm just infatuated with it. Last thing I need is a bunch of useless trash being nothing but a dust collector.
Welcome Back. I thought something really bad happened to you. Life and interest do change. Us watchers have learned so much from you over the years. Thank you. Please do whatever makes you happy. Just be happy!
You were missed. You save people a ton of money, time and efforts. We feel your struggle. Have a happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for all you do. Wishing you that big Buck with your .257 Roberts.
You may be getting rid of the TC Compass. But the stories that have been told about it will live on in the hands of another. They were an amazing firearm and I'm extremely sad that they are no longer produced. Fairly well old TC Compass, may you bring joy to another. As much joy as it brought not only the previous owner, but the at least 134,000 of us that tuned in to watch the journey. Thanks for bringing it to us JRB and sharing the story.
When you started the 6.5 compass videos, i went and bought the same gun and followed along with you to learn how to reload. At this point, i've loaded countless rounds and various cartridges for myself and hunting buddies over the years. Like you, i've moved on to other guns, and other projects, but i've passed the gun on to my dad who recently killed a nice buck with it.
Thank you for the hours of entertainment and education. I hope you stay motivated to keep sharing your reloading projects!
Thank you!
Those were good times...TC had a rebate going at one point and you could get them for like $150 or $200. Crazy. We'll probably never see a gun deal like that again.
Yes, I paid $180 for mine
Just got back from the deer lease tonight --took my first whitetail with my 6.5 Creedmoor TC Compass, although with a lackluster factory load. I discovered Shannon and the Compass at the same time. This weekend's hunt convinced me that I need to work up a Creedmoor load following Shannon's vids that i have watched/rewatched so often. This guy is a treasure.
This is so awesome to be able to bless a friend with something they will cherish for the rest of their life and may be able to pass down to their kids.
You're the man. So many memories of you shooting that T/C Compass. Before starting to watch your channel, I bought that very same rifle. I even mod'd the trigger similar to what you did and swapped bolt handles, you showed me how. Please keep the content coming...
Small gift and Happy Holidays. And thanks for all the information the last several years.
Thank you!
I'm glad you're back, I have been re-watching a lot of the videos in your different series I'm looking forward to getting back to reloading and it's nice to see you didn't blow your face off. I'm looking forward to watching your up coming videos and if you're going to take time off hopefully you at least post something every 6 months or so, even if it's just an update video to say what's been going on, and the community knows your doing good, you are a mentor to a lot of us and we appreciate all you do. Hopefully you have an interest in the new 22 Arc that just got released it seems like an interesting cartridge.
I wanted to hop on here and say thank you for all the entertainment and the fun. You are 100% the reason I got into reloading. I completely understand if you are finished with youtube, it’s not the same. But if you continue i will hop on becoming a supporter and donate what I can to this channel. You’re a good man and thank you for all the knowledge and good times.
Your 6.5 creedmoor Thompson center compass videos is what got me completely hooked to your channel. What a hell of a ride.
Johnny,
I appreciate your videos very much, I understand you wanted to take time off from making videos or give it up all together. I appreciate how you look at things and approach life.
God bless you!
Shannon, I just want to say thank you for all the work you have done for the hobby, and getting me personally to take the plunge into reloading.
Reloading allows me to enjoy shooting from the bench more, and hunting with mil surplus using my handloads is extremely satisfying. While I was getting my undergrad I would drive to campus at 6am to avoid the Dallas rush hour traffic for my morning classes. When I didn't have homework or a project to work on I would watch your videos while waiting for my class to start. It was amazing to watch you experiment with stuff I didn't have the time or finances to play with at the time.
Thank you.
We missed you!!!!!
I can hear it in your voice Johnny…hope all is well buddy we love you
You sir are an awesome friend. I do stuff for others but always seem to friend those that take, and keep wanting to take. Friends like you are hard to find IMHO.
Thanks!
Thank you!
I remember the first video with the TC. I got into reloading 6.5 creedmore because of your adventures in reloading for that TC. Truly saying good bye to a legend of this channel. I know the young man that’s is getting it will absolutely love being behind it.
Awesome to hear you helping yet another person enjoy the shooting sports!
Thank you for all the hard work great show great advice
I really enjoy your work. I learn something new every time I watch. 👍👍👍
I love your videos. So informational and entertaining. A big thanks for getting me into reloading 3 years ago. You could make videos of anything and I would be thrilled.
that first minute is one of the funniest bits i've heard in a while
Thanks man, sweet gift for that lucky youngan. Thank you for taking us a long.
Thank you so much for what you do! I enjoy your videos so much, so it's good to see you back online. You've made me a much better reloader!
Jonny, watching you got me into reloading. Glad to see you getting back on the range.
Super cool of you to help a newer young shooter out... truly enjoy your videos and I have learned from your testings.. please keep it up sir..
Johnny, it has been a pleasure watching your videos over the years. I have referenced your mk 262 series countless times. I wish you the best on your travels
A true treasure making videos again. I know it might be short lived so I will enjoy it while it's here.
Practical knowledge for the every day Joe. Thank you!
I have and will always appreciate the countless hours you've spent creating wonderfully entertaining and educating content for the community. I wish you the best in all of your future endeavors. I hope you got some deer(s) and have a wonderful Holiday season.
I love the videos thank you .I have learned so much from you and this channel,again thank you!
Thanks for all the videos. I found you a couple years ago when I started reloading for my 6.5 Creed. I watched everything you’ve done since then. Hope you find a new motivation to make reloading videos.
Thanks Johnny, great to hear from you. Can't tell you how valuable your content is
Glad you came back I have been following you for some time trying to learn how to reload 6.5CM . Thank you for taking the time to make these vidoes!
Good to see you again Johnny!
I’ve been pondering about changing the stock on my compass, that sounds good!
Take care and stay safe bud! God bless!🙏✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You sir have been an invaluable resource in my reloading journey. Thank you so much for everything you have shared!
Awesome video again, your are the benchmark that re loaders use for reference. Glad your back on ! Ive been reloading for 25 + yrs and still have learned a few thing watching you, always open to different techniques or views.When i see others emulate you you know its the first form of flattery. TY
So glad to have you back. Really miss the live chats you use to do. Learned a lot in those chats.
Great to hear from you again. I love your videos.
What a great way to start out the week. Watching a JRB video.
It's great to see you back, Johnny. Your videos have been the background to many reloading sessions. In fact, you're the main reason I decided to start reloading in the first place. The level of detail, your willingness to show your mistakes, and most importantly your decision not to fake enthusiasm or be annoyingly cheerful like certain other reloading channels, helped me learn and grow confident in what I was doing. So thank you, and I wish you well no matter what you end up deciding to do.
Man…. We have missed your videos. So glad to see the videos.
It's really good to see your back making videos. I purchased my first bolt action rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor from watching your videos. Thank you for what you do.
I’m so glad you’re on here I’ve learned a lot and started reloading now thanks .
Missed you my friend! I've been going back nine watching old episodes waiting for this day!
Glad 🙂 see you back ❤
wow your back what a great holiday gift!!!!!
What a great rainy day it is here in Arkansas!
Loading some 5.56 and listening to Johnny’s Reloading Bench.
Way Cool 👍
Discovered your Compass/6.5 CM series when you first put them out a few years ago. Those videos got me into reloading and buying 3 TC Compass' in 6.5CM. All of them shoot better than some of my expensive custom builds. I've taken some nice deer with your Speer gold dot loads as well. Sad to see you turn the page but glad the rifle will mean a lot to someone young.
Glad to see you still here. Thanks for all the hard work.
I remember that rifle! I bought one just like after watching your videos on it. I was just starting to reload at the time and I think those videos are what got me interested in handloading! It's a shame Thompson Center no longer makes these they were one of the most accurate budget rifles out there. Thanks for the great videos!
Great to see you back again, i really missed your videos. Thank you
Classic JRB! Great video, hope the kid appreciates what you’ve given him!
It’s great to have you back, you were very missed!
Don't give up man! Love your content, I watch all your video to the end. Been doing it for years. You're the only one left on youtube that puts out this kind of quality content. Keep it up, cheers man!
When you said you realized your bathroom was the only place not jammed full of gun stuff I assumed you had realized you had found some unused storage. 😅
Love the videos!!❤️
I'm glad you are back making great video's. I enjoy all your very informative video's.
Don't give up man you have save me so much time in reloading with your videos and info
Very thoughtful of you to give the rifle to a young person - feels good to consolidate and focus on a select groups of toys which you enjoy most - enjoyed the video
Thank you for coming back. You the only guy I can listen to on CZcams. Greetings From South Africa.
Appreciate all you do. I am reloading , now, because of your videos. Many people have a wealth of knowledge, but few have the ability to teach . Thank you.
I would be so pumped to see more 6.5PRC content! I was excited to see you say you had interest in it. I bought the 110 precision in 6.5PRC. It's one heavy son of a gun though. I had ideas of hunting with it but good lord is it heavy..
Johnny, I discovered your videos shortly after I bought my Thompson Center Compass in 6.5 Creedmoor. I thought, hey cool, this guy is shooting the same gun I have, and it shoots well, so I started watching your videos. I wasnt even a hand loader at that time. Now many years later, I still love my Compass, and even have it in the same Oryx Chassis. I now load for 6.5 Creedmoor, 5.56/.223, .300 Blackout, and 9mm. Almost everything I know about loading I learned from watching you, and it all started with that Compass. It has been one of the few guns that I have had that can consistently shoot dime sized groups. And, it always seems to love the same bullets/powders etc as yours does. With Hornady brass, Hornady 140 gr BTHP, and some H4350, I have shot three shot groups as low as 0.11" inches at 100 yds, and 0.20" five shot groups. It consistently outshoots any other gun at the range when I am there, and shoots WAY above its price point. Thank you for all you do! Its awesome that you are helping a young shooter, but as long as it stays the same, I cant ever imagine selling my Compass, its my favorite gun to shoot by far!
I have the same exact rifle too. And did the same thing on the chassis. I'm wondering later in the future will I be able to change the barrel.
Agreed, the only thing I really dont like about the rifle is the barrel. It shoots amazing, but with the thinner profile it heats up pretty quickly. However, it was designed as a hunting rifle, where you are only taking a few shots at a time, so I dont really find it a fault. Also, the threading on the barrel does not have much of a shoulder. I have considered getting a more purpose build long range rifle with a heavier barrel and a better shoulder on the threading, but in the end, for right now, it works great for what I do...
I’m in college, so money is tight but I’ve been trying to get into reloading. I really find your videos helpful. Thank you.
Best video in a year and a half. This is the JRB I know and love.
TC compass was the reason I even got into that caliber! Thanks for the video
Good to have you back JRB. Every gun forum I belong talks about yer work, in a good way!
I have a TC Venture II, it was discontinued as was the company, sad damn day when that happened.
The Venture II is the most accurate rifle I've ever owned & I own a bunch.
Man I am glad your back and you sound a lot better, you are the man when it comes to this reloading stuff! God bless hope to see another soon, your Fan Joe
Thank you for the video. Enjoyable and much appreciated.
Love your work and have watched every one of your videos.
I’ve really enjoyed your run on CZcams! Your .308 series gave me an excellent place to start when I was looking for a powder/bullet combo. Thanks for all the content, and I hope you find joy in shooting/reloading and making videos again!
Thank you for the video!! I was very much missing your humor during the vacay.
You led my to buying my father a TC compass. It was a screaming deal of $150 after a rebate. Hes killed a half dozen deer and 3 elk with it. It shoots lights out and the trigger is pretty nice. I've loved your content
So good to have you producing content again. Love this channel!
I love your videos and I'm from Kentucky too I live in breathitt co and I hope you're having a great deer season
This rifle and your video is why I started reloading. Thank you.
Glad to see you out shooting again! Love to see all that you do
Just getting back into reloading after many years, I am very happy I found your channel, loading for a b14 carbon 308, 168 grain bthp hornady
Love your videos !❤
Happy to see you on here again. Made my day better. 😊.
Someone needs to talk to Midway USA and get this guy put on tv. There’s lots of content that would help our sport. IMO 🤷🏽♂️
That is awesome! Glad you're back on :) Good luck with your deer.