Category: ATN

ODIN Works Suppressors: Enduro & Tiduro

ODIN Works has a new suppressor – the Tiduro – which I put to the test against their Enduro multi-caliber suppressor. In addition to the recoil rig, I have sound level testing for the first time ever! Be sure to watch the full video and read on for the results. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / […]

WOOX Wild Man + .308 Shorty

Our .308 Shorty was born in a Foundation Stock and designed to be compact and versatile. It has also lived in an Ultradyne UD3 chassis, but this time, it’s gone WILD! Watch the full video and read on to learn more about the Wild Man stock from WOOX!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with […]

1,000 Yard Thermal Ranging (NEW: ATN BlazeHunter)

Looking to take your night hunting to the next level? A thermal monocular is a surefire way to do so. While I’ve shown a variety of thermal scopes, today we’re looking at the new ATN BlazeHunter thermal monocular you can use in concert!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this […]

NEW: ATN X-Celsior 5-15x Day/Night Scope (Hands-On)

We’ve tested ATN’s X-Sight 4K Pro and X-Sight 5. Up next is the brand new X-Celsior!  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, articles, ammunition reloading data, technical articles, gunsmithing and other information) is […]

TESTED: ATN ThOR 5 XD LRF Thermal Scope

ATN offers a variety of thermal optics to fit different needs and budgets. Previously, we tested the affordable ThOR LTV 4-12x and X-Sight 5 LRF, now we’re trying their flagship ThOR 5 XD LRF 4-40x!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]

Varmint Annihilator: DIY Facelift for a .223 Budget Rifle (Savage Axis, Boyds Stock, ATN X-Sight 5)

As much as I love my custom rifles and actions, I know that not everyone can afford them. While quality materials are really nice, you don’t need a full-custom gun for rock chucking. Boyds Gunstocks makes it possible to make a budget rifle your own!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by […]

New 22 ARC ELR Config with the Ultradyne UD5 Chassis

We’ve shown the UD Chassis in its shortest configuration with .308 Shorty in the UD3 and in its longest form — the UD7. Now we’re taking a look at the last variation of the UD chassis: the UD5. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]

ATN ThOR LTV 320 4-12x

After working with the ATN X-Sight 4K Pro and the ATN X-Sight 5 5-25x, we’re taking a look at ATN’s ThOR LTV 320×240 4-12x thermal rifle scope!  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, […]

NEW: ATN X-Sight 5 LRF 5-25x

ATN’s offerings are quite different from the traditional optic. They have a number of features and capabilities like custom reticles and recoil-activated video recording that set them apart. We’ve been using the ATN X-Sight 4K Pro on an AR for a number of years, but are taking our first look at the ATN X-Sight 5 […]

Ultradyne UD Launch Pad Overview

There are times you need to steady your rifle as much as possible. Ultradyne offers a unique alternative to a traditional rest with the UD Launch Pad!  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, […]

SHOT Show 2020: ATN New Products

ATN is rapidly advancing electro-optics, and the underlying technologies that enable these exciting products. This year at the SHOT Show, I caught up with the head of marketing, Steve Lemenov to hear about ATN new products. Here is the discussion we had. New for ATN, Clip-On Thermal: TICO LT This is big news! Later in […]

Is 300 PRC Too Much for Deer? Field Results!

I went deer hunting this year, just like I always do. I’ve been invited into a 100 year+ family hunting tradition (same spot every year!) which has truly been an honor. There’s just one problem! The hunting regulations have changed, and that means you’re not likely to see a legal deer. It’s still very much […]

ATN X-Sight 4K Pro Hands-On: Unboxing, Overview, Setup, 400y Steel, Hunting Action

It’s exciting to think about the future of rifle optics. One thing is for sure: technology is a game-changer for long range shooting and hunting. I recently took my first leap into this new world of “futuristic shooting”- it started when I got my ATN X-Sight 4K Pro 5-20x– a fully electronic scope with a […]