Category: Athlon Optics

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Mistakes Hunters Make

Hunters are human and make a lot of mistakes. Some are downright funny, mildly annoying, or create some minor inconvenience. Others are much more serious and can ruin a hunt or even result in a dangerous, life-threatening situation. Let’s take a look at a few mistakes I’ve made or that I’ve seen happen in the […]

What’s in My Range Bag?

Though we have amazing resources here at the Ultimate Reloader Ranch, heading to most of our ranges is still an undertaking. Forgetting something means a lot of lost time and frustration. So what do we bring with us and how do we keep it all straight?  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: […]

TESTED: Athlon Cronus BTR Gen 2 UHD 1-6×24

LPVO’s are extremely versatile, handy scopes. Guy Miner recently tested the premium Athlon Cronus BTR Gen2 on a lever action—now it’s my turn to see how it performs on a Stag Arms SPCTRM.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The […]

Compared: .360 Buckhammer vs .30-30 Winchester

In collaboration with Henry, Remington Ammunition created the .360 Buckhammer to provide .35 Remington ballistics in a hunting cartridge legal in states with straight-wall only restrictions. Today, I’ll talk some about the new round and compare it to a tried-and-true classic lever action caliber, the .30-30.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: […]

TESTED: Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen 2 6-24×56

I recently added an Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen 2 6-24×56 to my ODIN Works 22 ARC AR build. After taking a close look at the rifle, it’s time to examine the optic!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The […]

Ultradyne UD7 7mm PRC Long Action

Ultradyne offers a number of combinations of their UD chassis. We’ve looked at the UD3, UD5, and UD7 chassis, all named for the number of M-LOK slots on the side of the forend. This time we’re looking at the UD7 again, but the long action version.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: […]

ODIN Works 22 ARC Build

Hornady’s 22 ARC was designed for the AR platform. I’ve done a lot with this cartridge in a bolt-action, but am just now building a semi-auto with ODIN Works!  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 […]

.22 LR at 511 Yards: What it Takes to Get on Target (22 ELR)

We took the challenge to see if we could get on target at 511 yards with a .22 LR rifle! We pulled in help from heavy hitters to rise to the challenge, and learned some essential processes in order to have the best chances possible. Watch the video to find out what happened. Shop the […]

Compact Savage 7mm-08: Sporter Threading, Bedding, and Boyds Facelift

Want a rifle ready-to-go, but with a personal touch? Hate having to search for and mount an optic? The budget-friendly Savage AXIS XP comes with a Weaver 3-9 x 40mm scope installed. We decided to upgrade the package with Boyds Gunstocks and got to work!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by […]

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