Author: John Masek

Reloading Bench Overhaul

Do you spend more time looking for tools and making bench space to work than actually reloading? I’ve recently solved this issue with a variety of tools from InLine Fabrication. You too can get your time back!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you […]

Wildcat Loading: Off the Shelf Without Custom Dies

When people think of “wildcatting,” they think of custom dies and expensive setups. Did you know it doesn’t have to be that way? I’ll show you how to load a wildcat cartridge with an RCBS Rockchucker and dies!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]

Next Level Dillon 550 Setup: Loading 7PRCW Competition Ammo

When it comes to loading precision rifle ammo, most people don’t immediately think of a progressive press. But with the right setup and careful attention to detail, the Dillon 550 can produce extremely consistent and accurate ammunition. In this article, I’ll take you through my process for loading precision rounds on the Dillon 550, sharing […]

Teaching Gavin F-Class

We’d talked at length about F-Class and Gavin had even built his own 7 PRCW competition rifle. It was time to get Gavin out on the range.  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, […]

Longshot Hawk vs. MagView

If you use a spotting scope, you understand the value it can add to a range session or competition. Out of the box, spotting scopes are a one-person tool – how would you love to share what you’re seeing with the people around you and preserve the footage for later review? Today I’m comparing two […]

Reloading Precision 7mm PRC on Dillon 550C Progressive

Can you make match-winning precision ammunition on a progressive press? The conventional thinking is that you have to use a single-stage press to load precision ammo, but I won my 2023 national championship after loading everything on a Dillon progressive press. That’s right, not only is it possible, but I’ve done it. Today I’m sharing […]

Boyds At-One Bergara B-14R Rimfire Trainer Upgrade

Bergara makes some of the best entry-level .22LR’s on the market. As much as I love the B-14R, the factory stock doesn’t fit me as well as I would like. To amend this, I swapped it with a Boyds At-One with thumbhole!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article […]

TESTED: Vihtavuori N565

I’ve long used N555 in my 7PRCW. This year, I decided to step it up with Vihtavuori N565 and compare it to other powders. Read on or watch the video to see what I learned.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]