Another reason I wish I was at the SHOT show! Celebrity Shooters at the Hornady Booth – SHOT Show 2011
Author: Gavin
2011 SHOT Show Starts Today in Las Vegas!
Hey everyone, hope some of you have the opportunity to attend the SHOT show this year… I we won’t be attending, but I do want to cover as much reloading product information as possible from afar… For starters, here’s some booths you may be interested in visiting: Hornady Manufacturing: Booth 13145Redding Reloading: Booth 16151Dillon Precision: […]
Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder – Loading 45 ACP
This video shows setting up and loading 45 ACP with the new Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet feeder on the Hornady Lock-N-Load AP press. Here’ I’ll show the preferred die setup from the following post: Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder – Die Stations Thanks, Gavin
What’s next on Ultimate Reloader
AR-MPR Rifle during test fitting – Image copyright 2011 Ultimate Reloader Hey everyone, just wanted to take a moment to give you all a heads-up regarding what’s coming up here on Ultimate Reloader. 2011 is going to be an exciting year for sure! Among other things, we’ll look at the following: AR-MPR: Lower Build We’ve […]
Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder – Die Stations
One important thing to consider when contemplating a bullet feed system is – “How am I going to setup my dies and powder measure, and do I really have room and enough stations to make this thing work?”. Well, those are good questions, and this post will discuss a few different die configurations on the […]
Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder – Overview
In my last related post – Hornady Bullet Feed Dies – Overview I covered the basics of the bullet feed die that is integral to the new Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder system. In this post, we’ll take a step back and look at a “high level” feature overview of this new product. The Complete Hornady […]
AR-MPR: Build Part 4 – Upper – Bolt Carrier Group and Headspace
In this video, we’ll put the final touches on the upper assembly by walking through the assembly of the Bolt Carrier Group (BCG), checking headspace, and finally installing the BCG and charging handle into the upper receiver. Note: Here, I show you how to check headspace with the extractor installed. You can also do this […]
Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feed Dies – Overview
At the heart of the new Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder is the new bullet feed die system. The rest of the bullet feed system is important, but without a good die, it does no good to stack up bullets if they can’t be reliably placed on flared case mouths time after time. This […]
AR-MPR: Build Part 3 – Upper – Freefloat handguard
In this video, we’ll walk through the process of installing a free-float hand guard. The handguard we’re using here is a Midwest Industries 12″ free float quad rail unit. In the next video, we’ll assemble the bolt carrier group, and check headspace.
Merry Christmas 2010 from Ultimate Reloader
Merry Christmas from the folks here at Ultimate Reloader! Hoping that you all are having a great day with family celebrating all that this season is about. Anyone get anything great that they want to share about? Thanks and safe holidays, Gavin
AR-MPR: Build Part 2 – Upper – Barrel, Gas Block, Gas Tube
We’re continuing here with the upper build process for the AR-MPR rifle. In this video, we’ll walk through the process of disassembling the barrel assembly, replacing the barrel nut with the custom aluminum unit that came with the Midwest Industries freefloat handguard, install the barrel, install the gas block and gas tube, and finally replace the muzzle brake. In the next […]
Weekend AR-15 build – Gary Wood’s A2 Style Carbine
Gary Wood’s A2-style AR-15 (click for larger version) – Image Copyright 2010 Ultimate Reloader This weekend, we (some friends and myself) put together a lower from scratch, and mated this assembled lower to a pre-assembled 16″ barrel upper. This was both a fun project, and good practice for the upcoming videos on lower […]
AR-MPR: Build Part 1 – Upper – Ejection Port Cover and Forward Assist
Now that we covered planning, the parts lists, and the tools list, it’s time to get going with the AR-15 build process! We’ll start with the upper assmbly, and then move on to the lower assembly. In this video, we’ll start with the upper receiver casting, and install the ejection port cover and forward assist. […]
Gun Shot: Taurus Model 66 357 Magnum
Recently, I did some gunsmithing on a friend’s Taurus Model 66 357 Magnum revolver. I thought I’d take this opportunity to share a picture of this gun with you all. (I figure more gun pics is better than less gun pics, right?) While we’re at it, do you all want to share your favorite 357 […]
Christmas wishes- what’s yours?
It’s that time of season. Christmas is coming fast. I’m sure you’ve all purchased your loved ones presents (hint guys- make sure you get your wife something nice 🙂 – and soon). But I’m also sure you’ve given out lists of what you’d like for Christmas. So what is it you’re dreaming of? […]
AR-MPR: Tool Inventory For AR-15 Build
I’ll be the first to admit it- I’m totally a “tool guy”. I typically get as much satisfaction out of the tools as I get spending time on the project that I’m using the tools for. I like tools- I like machinery- I like to fix and restore tools and machinery. I like to think […]
AR-MPR: Lower Assembly Parts List
In my last AR-MPR post, I gave an overview of the parts that will be used to assemble the AR-MPR upper assembly. In this post, we’ll take a look at the rest of the rifle- the lower assembly (OK, there’s also optics and accessories, we’ll but we’ll cover those later). I started this project with […]
Hornady Bullet Feeder – In The Shop!
You may have noticed that retailers have finally started stocking the new Hornady Bullet Feeder for pistol reloading. This is an exciting release, because this is the first bullet feeder that’s the same “color” as the corresponding press and electric case feed system that it’s designed to work with. I have actually spent some time […]
AR-MPR – Upper Receiver Parts List
The AR-MPR Upper Assembly shown here during test fitting of components – Click here for larger view – Images Copyright 2010 Ultimate Reloader Before we actually start with the build process for the AR-MPR rifle, I want to post some information about the parts and tools that are required for such a build. In this […]
AR-MPR: Planning your AR-15 build
Planning an AR-15 build can be more than a bit overwhelming! In this video I’ll walk you through some of the high-level decisions that you’ll need to make in order to get your AR-15 plans underway. Did I miss anything important here? Please leave a comment if you have something to add. Next, we’ll take […]
RCBS Rifle Bullet Feeders – in the shop!
If you’re like me, you’re wondering- how exactly do the RCBS rifle bullet feeders work, and how do you setup one? Well, I’m going to bring you all plenty of info and videos regarding how these machines work. I just got the .22 cal and .30 cal versions, and am planning to show the .22 […]
AR-MPR: .223 Remington -vs- 5.56 NATO – What’s the skinny?
One of the first things people ask when it comes to the AR-15 platform is: “What exactly is the difference between .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO (5.56mm x 45mm), and why should I care?”. Here, I’ll give you the essential facts related to the differences between these cartridges and the corresponding chamber dimensions. This understanding […]
AR-MPR: Sponsor Highlight: Brownells
When I started to prepare for this project, I decided to reach out to partners in industry that could help me put this project together, and who are leaders in their area of business. I contacted Larry Weeks at Brownells and had a quick discussion with him about what I was going to do, and […]
AR-MPR: Goals and Timeline
Hey guys- I’m really looking forward to AR-MPR! I can’t wait to get this build under way, and I’m looking forward to the experiences that we’ll share. I just wanted to give you all more details regarding what this project is about, why I’m doing it, and how long it’s going to take. The seed […]
AR-MPR AR-15 Project Kick-Off
It’s official guys- we’re going to get up close and personal with the AR-15 here on ultimatereloader.com! This video will give you an overview of a long-term project I’ll be working on here on ultimatereloader which will include a complete from-scratch precision AR-15 build, .223/5.56 precision handloading processes, and finally mass production of .223/5.56 ammo […]
