Author: Gavin Gear

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Long-Range Muzzleloading with CVA Endura

CVA’s Endura is not your traditional muzzleloader. This unique precision system doesn’t just take blackpowder, but is compatible with specific smokeless powders as well! (See CVA’s approved propellants here.) This is my very first muzzleloader, and I was excited to be able to customize it and shoot it long range!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / […]

Best Die Set? New RCBS MatchMaster Duo Die Set

The all-new RCBS MatchMaster Duo Die Set is here, and in this video we take a closer look at what makes these dies unique. From the premium full-length sizing die to the MatchMaster micrometer seating die with top-load bullet window, this setup is built for precision and ease of use.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / […]

Port Angle vs. Recoil with Hawkins Brakes

How much does muzzle brake diameter actually matter? Do angled ports really reduce more recoil than straight ports? In this video, we put both theories to the test using our advanced recoil rig to compare the Hawkins Precision Tank ST and Backdraft muzzle brakes across both 6.5 Creedmoor and 300 Win Mag platforms. The results […]

Foundation Hybrid Stocks Explained: The Origin Story

What John-Kyle Truitt thought would be a 6-month process turned into a 3-year journey. In this two-part series, we discuss the birth and evolution of the Hybrid line of stocks from Foundation. They set out to make a lightweight hunting stock with the same feel as their traditional offerings. Foundation is known for their Micarta, […]

TESTED: Athlon Ares HLR 2.5-15xx42 APRS-H2 SFP IR MIL

Athlon’s Ares HLR 2.5-15xx42 APRS-H2 SFP IR MIL is a turn-key, affordable rifle scope well-suited for hunting. It has a wide magnification range, illumination, and performed well on our optics test rig and on our custom 25 Creedmoor hunting rifle. Watch to see it for yourself! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: […]

WOOX Exactus for the 10/22

Though designed to promote long-range accuracy, the WOOX Exactus isn’t exclusively for long range rigs. I upgraded a Ruger 10/22 with this stock and couldn’t be happier with the results!  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 […]

Ultradyne Rem 700 Picatinny Chassis PRS Build

We’ve done a lot of work with Ultradyne’s UD Chassis – this time we are putting together a Remington 700 PRS rifle with the UD Picatinny chassis!  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, […]

Reinventing the Muzzle Brake

Botnia Solutions has quickly made a name for themselves, offering some of the best brakes currently available. I had the opportunity to speak with Tobias Lindren, founder of Botnia Solutions, about how Botnia came to be and the technology built into their brakes. Watch the full interview to learn how Tobias designed this line of […]

Athlon Cronus ATS PRO 25P-250 Thermal: Under $1000!

How much performance can you get from a sub-$1000 thermal? We put the Athlon Cronus ATS PRO 25P-250 thermal scope to the test to find out!  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, […]

25×47 Mystery Solved: Precision Load Development

John and I took my new 25×47 build and turned it into a tack driver! Our initial sight-in results were disappointing, but after unlocking its potential, this may be possibly our best PRS build to date. In this video we walk through how we did it. Follow along as we work up some loads, gather […]

The Ultimate PRS Build? 25 x 47 Build End-to-End

I was talking to some friends in the industry about what would make the ultimate PRS rifle. What did we come up with? In this video, we cover a complete custom 25×47 Lapua build, and the results are awesome!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video […]

NEW TriggerTech Tikka Triggers

TriggerTech’s new special and diamond triggers for  the Tikka T3 family allow you to upgrade your factory rifle experience and match the performance of their Rem 700 triggers. We put both new triggers on our TriggerScan and ran tests against our TriggerTech Rem700 triggers!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading […]

Tune Your XL650/XL750: New Upgrades from Armanov

Armanov has four new upgrades for the Dillon XL650/XL750! Read on and watch the video to see them in action.  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 […]

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