Working on firearms requires the right tool and workholding solution. Lyman just released their new Revolution HD Revolving Gun Vise. Read on and watch the full video to see how it performed! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content […]
If you do any work with rifle barrels you are likely familiar with Forster Products’ extensive headspace gauge sets. They’ve recently expanded their tooling and gunsmithing line, adding reamers and a roughing drill I just put to work! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]
Just how well can a rigid 18″ 6.5 Creed shoot and what velocities will we see? For this build we take a McGowen ECM Barrel down to 18″, install it in a 1934 BE1 Action, and drop it into the WOOX Furiosa Micarta! In this video we walk through the build components, process, and put […]
We just concluded testing of all Gen 1 muzzle brakes from Botnia Solutions and had shocking results! Read on and watch the video to see what we found! 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 […]
Lapping rings and mounts is dead! Area 419’s mounting systems are precisely machined for optimal fit. As a demonstration, I used a bit and two fingers to tighten each cap. This minimal amount of torque locked in the Telson scope! Read on to learn more about their system. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with […]
After a while, most AR-15’s start to look alike. The platform allows nearly endless customization options, but some still yearn for the wooden stocks of the M1 Garand and M14. WOOX is bridging the gap between tactical and traditional with their Vigilante series, available in several configurations to fit your shooting needs. (Use code ULTIMATERELOADER10 […]
We love trying out new powders! This time we’re testing Winchester’s WinClean 244. This is a great general purpose pistol powder with an integrated copper fouling reduction agent. Watch and read on as we cover multiple pistol cartridges and scenarios, compare it to other powders, take a look at burn rate, and more. Disclaimer Ultimate […]
You might have noticed a new scope on our 25 Creedmoor build! The Telson Target Master features Japanese ED-quality glass with an illuminated reticle, locking turrets, and more, all for under $1300! Watch the full video and read on to learn more and see how it performed! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal […]
MK Machining produces and sells a variety of accessories to help you get on target. In this video, we talk one-on-one to get the full MK Machining story! 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 […]
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) […]
I had great success with Piet Malan’s 6.5 Sherman Short on South African game and recently tested the limits of 7mm SWC. Next on my list of Sherman Wildcat Cartridge builds is the 7mm Sherman Short! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]
If you’ve got a 25 Creedmoor and want to load top quality ammunition, Peterson Brass is a great starting point. Follow along as I do some load development for my new 25 Creedmoor build! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). […]
SAAMI-Certified 25 Creedmoor is new for 2025. I built a 25 Creedmoor back in 2020, but it was still a wildcat at the time with no factory rifles or ammunition available. It’s time for an update! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]
Here at Ultimate Reloader we’re all about data. We’ve shown a few pressure tests featuring Alpha Munitions Brass but are approaching this one with a new methodology. Follow along as we push Alpha Munitions 7mm SWC brass to the limit, but don’t try this at home! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: […]
Everyone recognizes the single-stage RCBS Rock Chucker, but are you familiar with the Pro Chucker 7, RCBS’s 7-station progressive reloading press? 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, […]
Most of my rifle builds require a complete machine shop. In this video, I’ll show you how to build a custom rifle around an Aero SOLUS action without a lathe! 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 […]
