Out at the Bergara and CVA Creator Experience, we got to shoot a ton of rifles in a wide variety of conditions—from 100 yards all the way out to a mile. In this article, we’re going inside the Bergara Wyoming Long Range Shooting Academy on a private 200,000-acre ranch to see how students are trained […]
What if I told you there is a wide range of ammo blocks that perfectly balance performance and price better than almost anything else on the market? Today we are talking about why you should seriously consider upgrading to properly fitting, well-made ammo blocks—specifically, the lineup from Creedmoor Sports. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making […]
There is no doubt that we shoot a lot of 9mm up here at the Ultimate Reloader Ranch—shooting steel, boxes, paper, and cans. The problem is we can never seem to load enough of it manually. To solve this, we grabbed our Dillon RL1100 and Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by […]
Gavin recently did a video with the CVA Endura LRH, shooting it with a 50x scope! While fun, a 50x scope on a muzzleloader is a little ridiculous and certainly not hunting-legal in states with strict muzzleloader optic regulations. Though out of my traditional wheelhouse, I decided to set up Gavin’s CVA Endura in a […]
If you’re looking for an affordable and portable way to sharpen your rimfire shooting skills, the Caldwell KYL Rimfire Challenge Set might be exactly what you need. In this video, we unbox, assemble, and test Caldwell’s lightweight AR500 steel KYL target system to see how it performs in the field. With tool-free assembly, compact portability, […]
The Bergara CIMA Pro is designed to be the ultimate lightweight hunting rifle, but how does it actually perform? Gavin pushed me out of my comfort zone, tasking me with testing the top-of-the-line Bergara PREMIER CIMA PRO. This 5.6 lb. rifle has a CURE carbon fiber barrel, TriggerTech trigger, lightweight carbon stock, and sub-MOA accuracy […]
While progressive reloading is faster, many shooters have wondered if they are trading accuracy for speed. In this video, I run a direct test at 600 yards, comparing ammunition loaded on my Short Action Customs single-stage to ammunition loaded on my Dillon 550. Watch and read on for the results! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / […]
The 25 Creedmoor is quickly gaining traction as a do-it-all cartridge—offering the low recoil of a 6mm with the impact and versatility of a 6.5. We’ve done some testing with handloads —with excellent results —but what about factory ammo? I recently tested a range of new Hornady factory ammo to see how it performs across […]
Having the right support bag is critical. Whether you’re in the field hunting, shooting a PRS match, or just at the range trying to shoot some groups, Creedmoor Sports has a wide range of bags available. In this video, I test two of the most popular options: the Soup Can Rest and Freezer Bag. As […]
Hornady has long been known for their great selection of presses. The original Classic Press has led that line, but now… Hornady has released the Classic Pro Single-Stage Press! This release brings some upgraded features that we’ll unpack in this video. Check it out! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading […]
Lapua brass has been synonymous with winning for years. I’ve had great success with it as have many world-renowned shooters. When Gavin presented me the opportunity to try one of Lapua’s newest brass offerings, 6mm GT, I couldn’t resist trying it for myself. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this […]
As a competitor, I am always looking for an edge on the range. In this video, I test Hornady’s new AEROMATCH bullets, covering specs, collecting lab data, and recording accuracy results of the 6mm 105-grain AEROMATCH. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]
If you anneal brass, you are bound to encounter a piece of brass that you just aren’t sure about. How many times has it been annealed? What effect could this have on performance? In this video, I torture test brass with Annealing Made Perfect’s AMP Mark II DB and analyze the results. Watch and read […]
There is much more to brass prep than decapping and sizing when you’re looking for the utmost precision. In this video, I’ll outline the steps I take to prepare my cases with a variety of Lyman equipment and share the one process I believe makes all the difference. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with […]
Are you tired of making trips back and forth to the range to test different loads? If you’ve ever been at the range looking for the optimal powder charge or seating depth and realized you haven’t found what you needed but were out of hand loads, this video might be for you. In this video, […]
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 […]
