Recently, I got the following question via the Suggestion Box from Bruce in Oregon: The Lee Loadmaster is a four station progressive press unless station 2 could be used for more than just priming. What else can it be used for? Can a person expand, powder & prime at that station? […]
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Quick Tip: Indexing Your Dies
If you are reloading rifle ammunition on a progressive reloading press, you just may be one of those “attention to detail” kind of guys. Rifle reloaders tend to be a bit obsessive about their reloading supplies, equipment, and processes. But some times we overlook the simple details that can make a difference. If you’re loading […]
Poll: What pistol dies do you like most?
One of the most important components when loading pistol ammunition is the dies that are used. Different die sets offer different features and finishes, so selecting the right dies can be a difficult purchasing decision for sure! So, please take a moment and let us all know what dies you prefer, and please leave a […]
Reloading 40 S&W – Brass considerations
Hello all- I’m looking forward to bringing you all information about loading 40 S&W and 10mm Auto! We haven’t yet covered that here on http://ultimatereloader.com, and I know a lot of you are interested in this topic, so here goes! Before I get started loading (as always), careful attention needs to be payed to several […]
Dreams of loading the big 50
Everyday shooting is fun, but some times I just want to experience something extreme- something that few people experience. When it comes to rifle shooting, the big 50 BMG definately falls into this category. What’s so exciting about the 50 BMG? (Doesn’t take much imagination, but I’ll elaborate none the less 🙂 ). The 50 […]
UR / NWGUN celebrate 2,000,000 views on YouTube!
Just a quick thanks to everyone for your ongoing support! In the last day, the YouTube channel (gavintoobe) for Ultimate Reloader and Northwest Gun Magazine exceeded the 2,000,000 total views count! On to 3,000,000. 🙂 Looking forward to it! Thanks, Gavin
Dillon XL-650 owners: check out the free caliber conversion webpage
Pulling your hair out trying to figure out what parts you need to piece together your own caliber conversion kit for a Dillon progressive? This can be frustrating when you want to add another caliber capability to your reloading room, but don’t know exactly what parts you already may have! Sean Newton took the time […]
Coming in Northwest Gun Magazine #1 – Full Hornady Lock-N-Load AP review!
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be doing a complete round of full reviews on all 4 5-station progressive reloading presses in the first four issues of Northwest Gun Magazine! To start I’ll be covering the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP. In this article you’ll see what’s in the box (included), get a lowdown on features, read […]
Hornady Lock-N-Load AP: Overview Part II
In my last post, I included a video covering some of the basic features of the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP progressive 5-station reloading press. In this post, I’ll finish the overview of this reloading press with another video covering the case feed system, and demonstrating the press in operation. I wanted to mention again that I’m […]
Hornady Lock-N-Load AP: Overview Part I
Well, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be publishing a full review of the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP in Northwest Gun Magazine Issue #1! I decided that since the last overview video I shot for the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP was uploaded over 4 years ago, it was time for a refresh! In this two part series […]
Poll: What’s your number one reason for reloading?
We all have different motivations for reloading, but I want you all to think about what the “biggest” motivation is for you all for reloading your own ammunition. It may be hard to select only one, but please do so. 🙂 Don’t see your answer? Please leave a comment! -Gavin
Range Results: AR-308 rifle – getting close to goal
Hey everyone- I’ve had quite a few inquiries as to how the range results are looking for the AR-308 project rifle. I didn’t set a formal accuracy goal for the project, but I would like to see consistent ~0.5″ groups at 100 yards. This involves shooting skills, load development, and time. This last week, I […]
Northwest Gun Magazine free preview now available for download!
I’m excited to announce today that the preview of Northwest Gun Magazine is now available in PDF, and it’s free! This preview includes an introduction that gives you an idea of what Northwest Gun Magazine is all about, and also includes a complete DIY gunsmithing article as well. In addition to that, You’ll find a […]
Calling all RCBS Pro-2000 users!
Recently, I gathered feedback from Lee Loadmaster owners. Today it’s time to call out to all you RCBS Pro-2000 owners! You APS-loving cast iron frame equipped people know who you are. 🙂 So what was it about the RCBS Pro-2000 that made you decide to buy into that system? What do you like about it […]
NWGUN Website Gets Overhaul!
Hello everyone! I’m excited to unveil the totally new website for Northwest Gun Magazine. This new website will make it easier to find content, check out what’s in the current issue, contact the staff, and more! Click the image below to give it a try: This website is cleaner and faster loading than the one […]
Rifle Brass Prep Basics
Continuing with our discussion on Pistol Brass Prep Basics, in this post I’ll cover the “other half” of brass prep, rifle brass prep basics! Rifle brass prep tends to be a bit more involved, to take longer, and also to be more critical to the reloading process for rifle cartridges than pistol brass prep is […]
What has three pistol grips, runs off tool batteries, and records in HD?
It’s the new camera system at http://ultimatereloader.com and http://nwgun.com! I wanted to post this update on the recent upgrades in camera equipment that I blogged about here on Ultimate Reloader a few weeks back. I just posted a big write-up on the DIY project over on NWGUN.com that has resulted in a very cool camera […]
Pistol Brass Prep Basics
Anyone who’s reloading needs to think about brass prep. It’s kind of like prepping your car before a paint job- if you don’t take the time to do prep right, you will not get the desired result. The first step is getting your hands on some brass. You can buy new brass, buy once-fired brass, […]
What do you want to see in a gun magazine?
A Different Kind of Gun Magazine Northwest Gun Magazine is going to be “A Different Kind of Gun Magazine”. I definitely have ideas of what this should look like, but I also wanted to get your feedback on what you enjoy about the gun-related publications that you read, and also what you don’t like. What […]
Quality Matters
We’ve all felt the delima. You’re standing in one of the isles at Harbor Freight tools (or substitute your own local low-cost import tool retailer) – and you are staring at a tool on the shelf. Should I buy this $19.99 digital caliper, or should I buy the Starrett one for $129.99? Hmmmm – how […]
Suggestion Box – Submit Your Ideas for Ultimate Reloader
Do you have specific ideas for blog posts, videos, or other content for Ultimate Reloader? I would love to hear from you, and will take your suggestions into account when planning content. Looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks! Gavin
Calling all Lee Loadmaster Owners!
I have recently gotten a good quantity of questions related to the Lee Loadmaster press, and it dawned on me that I haven’t blogged about the Loadmaster in a while. So I thought I would open up the floor to let you all talk about what you like and don’t like about the Lee Loadmaster, […]
Northwest Gun Magazine – Blog Recap
Hey everyone- here’s some of the recent blog posts that have been featured on NWGUN.com: For when you have to be unarmed AR-15 Precision Rifle Build DVDs are here! And now for something completely different: trying the FNH PS90 First Northwest Gun Magazine DVD Production to debut soon! The Basics – Classes at the Kenmore […]
AR-15 Precision Rifle Build DVD now available!
Today, I’m excited to announce that my first DVD production is available for purchase! This DVD contains the entire series of build videos from the AR-MPR project. If you are thinking about building an AR-15, this DVD will help guide you through planning and the build process. Here’s a list of the chapters included on […]
Q&A: What type reloading press should I start off with? – Part II
Recently, I gave an overview of the different types of reloading presses, and outlined some guidelines for selecting the type of press that best suits your needs. You can read that post HERE. I this post, I’ve created a video that shows you these types of presses (single-stage, turret, progressive) side by side. In addition, […]
