If you are curious about the new High Country powder from Accurate, this is the place for you. We are going to talk about high-pressure, high-performance loading with the 7mm Backcountry cartridge, take a look at how this powder performs in the 25 Creedmoor, and explore where it falls on the burn rate chart. Disclaimer […]
If you’re interested in loading 8.6 Blackout, this article is for you. We’ll cover bullet selection, powder selection, some very specific considerations around twist rate, and the loading process end to end. Watch or read on! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]
This time I’m building and shooting the most extreme 25 caliber rifle we’ve done to date at Ultimate Reloader. It’s chambered in 25 SST from Sherman Wildcat Cartridges, which pushes 25 caliber bullets faster than we’ve ever pushed them before. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching […]
We’re new to 8.6 Blackout, and in this first look, we’re going to see just how accurate we can get at 100 yards and beyond. This year at SHOT Show, I was talking with the guys at Alpha Munitions about the 8.6 Blackout. I also had a follow-up discussion with Hornady when visiting their facility. […]
When setting up a professional Cerakote shop, choosing the right curing oven is just as critical as selecting your spray booth. Different coatings require specific temperature holds and dwell times, and your equipment needs to accommodate your largest parts while maintaining even convection heating. In this buyer’s guide, we’ll break down curing requirements, sizing guidelines, […]
Looking for a dedicated hunting scope with a versatile magnification range? The Telson ARC 2.5-15×44 represents a totally different application from the Target Master scopes we’ve used in the past. We put this scope to the test in the field on an ultra-compact Six Creed and in the shop on the Optics Test Rig! Disclaimer […]
In this article, we’re taking a look at a few of Redding Reloading’s popular ammunition measurement tools: the Instant Indicator, the Case Neck Gauge and the Slant Bed Concentricity Gauge. We’ll go over what’s included with each, how they work, and some real measurements on 6.5 Creedmoor brass and ammunition. Watch or read on! Disclaimer […]
If you are looking for a professional-quality Cerakote spray booth for your shop, choosing the right equipment is critical. The primary job of a spray booth is to safely extract fumes and overspray, but it also provides crucial lighting, room to maneuver, and hanging space for your projects. In this guide, we’ll break down the […]
Out at the Bergara and CVA Creator Experience, we got to shoot a ton of rifles in a wide variety of conditions—from 100 yards all the way out to a mile. In this article, we’re going inside the Bergara Wyoming Long Range Shooting Academy on a private 200,000-acre ranch to see how students are trained […]
If you want an easier time getting on target, whether it be for hunting or for target work, you need to look into getting a bipod extender. We have done a ton of shooting with bipodeXt from Accuracy Solutions, and they offer multiple ways to achieve this. You can get an extender built directly into […]
This time I’m building a rifle around the WOOX Elegante Hybrid in collector-grade walnut. I’ve previously shown the WOOX Elegante Sporter. Now I’m moving into a silhouette more familiar to precision shooters with a lightweight 6mm Creedmoor barrel that maximizes performance. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or […]
If you want a high-quality drop-in trigger for your everyday carry Glock with competition trigger features, check out the Legacy Special. It’s part of TriggerTech’s ACE trigger system, and I put it on the TriggerScan and took it to the range. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or […]
RCBS just launched their die set for 7mm Backcountry. In this article, we’ll take a look at the dies, use the new 7mm Backcountry-optimized powder, Accurate High Country, and load Federal Peak Alloy cases for the first time. This is going to be awesome. Watch or read on! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with […]
The all-new Precision Matthews PM-1230L-TV may be the most affordable super-high-quality Taiwanese variable speed lathe out there. It’s a smaller, more compact machine that should be great for threading muzzles, chambering rifles and all sorts of general turning tasks. In this article, we’re going super in-depth: uncrating, setup, leveling, specs, a head-to-tail tour, and our […]
Shooting factory subsonic ammunition can get really expensive. Loading your own subsonic ammo can save you a tremendous amount of money, and it can also unlock some things you can’t do with factory ammunition. In this article, we’ll look at the economics of subsonic handloads, from bullet and powder choices to the real cost per […]
When Dillon Precision first showcased their modular, accurate micrometer seating dies at Shot Show, precision reloaders took notice. Recently, we got our hands on a couple of these dies to put them through rigorous, real-world testing on the bench—evaluating modular internal kits, ease of setup, bullet runout, and concentricity across both progressive and single-stage presses. Let’s […]
