Ballistics in Your Pocket?: How to Use Hornady 4DOF

We’ve been using Hornady’s online ballistics calculator for some time, but did you know that Hornady offers a free ballistics app? Today we’ll show you how to use Hornady 4DOF! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this […]

TESTED: Hornady 100 Grain 6.5 ELD-VT Precision Varmint Bullet

Hornady’s ELD-VT, new for 2024, has a heat shield tip, AMP jacket, and unique weight to length. It is designed for varmint hunting with rapid fragmentation and precision performance.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website […]

Success: Hornady 178gr ELD-X on Elk at 405 yards (30-06)

We’ve tested Hornady’s ELD-X hunting bullet in a number of different calibers and have been consistently impressed with its accuracy and performance in Clear Ballistics Gel blocks. It was time to take that bullet elk hunting!  *Note: This is a successful hunting story and video. The harvest is shown here and in the video.  Disclaimer […]

TESTED: Hornady 7mm 150 grain CX Bullets w/Ballistics Gel (7mm Rem Mag)

Curious about Hornady’s new monolithic hunting bullet? Let’s take a look at the CX in 7mm Rem Mag!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, ammunition reloading data, technical articles, gunsmithing and other […]

TESTED: NEW A-Tip 135 grain 6.5mm Bullets from Hornady

Earlier this year Hornady announced the biggest update to their bullet lineup in a long time: A-Tip. This new bullet technology from Hornady promises more consistency from bullet to bullet, enhanced performance, and accuracy at extreme ranges. When I watched the announcement video, I knew I had to try these bullets out myself to see […]

7mm SWC Custom Build: End to End

7mm SWC can be the difference between being on target and off target in windy conditions. It also makes an incredibly compelling hunting cartridge. Watch the full video and read on to find out why!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]

“Your Time Starts Now!” Get Into NRL22 – Rifle, Gear, & More

The availability and just pure fun of rimfire has contributed to the rise of rimfire competition, particularly NRL22. This discipline offers a great community with a low barrier to entry. Avid NRL22 competitor and owner of D-M Targets Seth Gardner joins me to explain how to get started!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with […]

The Ultimate 6×47 Precision Rifle Build A-Z: Woox Furiosa Ultra & BAT Hammerhead

I’ve built a lot of rifles over the years but this is one I think will make my favorite’s list: 6mm x 47 Lapua in a WOOX Furiosa Ultra chassis around  BAT Machine’s brand-new Hammerhead action!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]

What is the Leupold Optics Academy?

Did you know that Leupold Optics has their own academy? I recently visited their impressive range in Central, Oregon to test their Mark 4HD line. Watch or read on to learn more!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content […]

7mm PRC vs. 6.5 PRC vs. 300 PRC

With the announcement of the new 7mm PRC cartridge, we’re comparing it to 6.5 PRC and 300 PRC to see how it stacks up!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, ammunition reloading […]

Head to Head:.308 vs. .30-06

Which is better, .308 Winchester or .30-06? Let’s take a look at rifles, reloading equipment and ballistics!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, ammunition reloading data, technical articles, gunsmithing and other information) […]

Getting on Target at 0.8 Miles

If you’re interested in taking long shots past 1,000 yards, I’ll teach you how to get on target!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, ammunition reloading data, technical articles, gunsmithing and other […]

How to Choose a Hunting Bullet

Hunting bullet selection is more important than the cartridge, rifle or scope! The bullet is our direct connection between hunter and game. There are many different hunting bullet designs and they all work in different ways. All the choices can be bewildering. How do you select one wisely?  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with […]

Forster Ultra Dies, StaBALL HD and the 7mm PRC

It’s no secret I’ve become fond of the new 7mm PRC cartridge and I was eager to do some loading for it on the Forster Co-Ax press with the new Forster Ultra dies. I was also able to use Winchester’s StaBALL HD smokeless rifle powder.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by […]

Head-To-Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 30-06 (Hunting)

In with the new, out with the old? Should the 6.5 Creedmoor replace the .30-06 in the hunting category?  Not so fast! Let’s take a look.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on this website (including videos, articles, […]

Is 300 PRC Too Much for Deer? Field Results!

I went deer hunting this year, just like I always do. I’ve been invited into a 100 year+ family hunting tradition (same spot every year!) which has truly been an honor. There’s just one problem! The hunting regulations have changed, and that means you’re not likely to see a legal deer. It’s still very much […]