Category: Built American

7mm Sherman Short Rifle Build: Part One

I had great success with Piet Malan’s 6.5 Sherman Short on South African game and recently tested the limits of 7mm SWC. Next on my list of Sherman Wildcat Cartridge builds is the 7mm Sherman Short!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]

Tutorial: 4th of July Distressed Flag Cerakote with Built American

In honor of Independence Day, I decided it was time to put my Cerakote skills to work with a distressed flag theme. I first learned how to do distressed Cerakote at the Advanced Certified Applicator’s Course and now can do it in my own shop, outfitted with made-in-America equipment from Built American! (Use code UR10 […]

Pristine .22 ARC Bolt Action Rifle Build

.22 ARC in a bolt-gun is great fun. In this video, I’ll craft a .22 ARC around a Pristine Short Action – the same gun I recently highlighted in my Element Optics Helix Gen 2 story!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]

NEW: BAE-0300 Cerakote Oven from Built American

Built American has some great new innovations coming for Cerakote application. (Don’t forget to use code UR5 to save 5% sitewide at Built American.) We just got in the new BAE-0300 Cerakote oven featuring a whole new design!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]

Cerakote Curing Essentials

While everyone thinks about Cerakote spraying, the curing process is also essential to a quality Cerakote job.  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) […]

How to Cerakote a Rifle Scope

I’ve Cerakoted a number of rifles and parts on the channel — it’s time to customize an Athlon Midas TAC 5-25×56 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, articles, ammunition reloading data, […]

TESTED: NEW 338 ARC (Odin Works Rifle + Hornady Ammo)

The all new 338 Cartridge from Hornady offers more – more versatility, more efficiency, and more downrange energy compared to alternatives like 300 BLK. Let’s look at this cartridge, and put it to the test! How will it stack up against what it promises? Check it out in this story! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / […]

Ultradyne Tikka T3x Laser+Cerakote Makeover Miami Vice Style!

Customization through Cerakote and laser imaging is one of my favorite projects. I recently gave my Tikka T3x in Ultradyne UD5 a complete visual overhaul—Miami Vice style.  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, […]

Samson: Foundation’s Fully Featured Competition Stock

Featuring more weight and buttstock adjustments, Samson is the latest addition to Foundation Stocks’ competition line. This stock has a completely different vibe than other Foundation micarta stocks – watch and read on to see the rifle I built to match!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or […]

Complete Rebuild: Transforming a .308 Mossberg Patriot

I recently took apart Jim Harmer’s troublesome Mossberg Patriot just to take a look. I agreed it was the worst-performing bolt-action rifle I’d ever fired. Since then, I got to work and completely transformed it!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]

Building a 2-Mile Rifle: .375 CheyTac Build

My Incredible Hulk .50 BMG rifle set me on the ELR path. I knew right away this was only an entry point and that I’d want a more serious ELR rifle – enter .375 CheyTac. This build is designed for ELR competition, something I’m looking forward to learning under the mentorship of King of 1 […]

What Do You Need to Chamber Rifles?

Ever dream of chambering your own rifle barrels? Not just barrels, but benchrest-quality barrels capable of incredible precision? In this video, brought to you by the Colorado School of Trades and OTM Tactical, I walk through the equipment, machinery, training, and investment you’ll need to do just that! (Use code UR5 to save 5% on […]

NEW Pro Cerakote Spray Booth from Built American!

If you use the UR5 discount code, you can save 5% site-wide at Built American!) We recently showed our new Built American Pro Cerakote Ovens in our Precision Rifle Concepts Cerakote shop. This time, we’re highlighting the Built American spray booth!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or […]

NEW: Affordable Pro Cerakote Ovens from Built American

We’ve got new Cerakote ovens at Ultimate Reloader! You’ve seen our small Cerakote shop. This time we’re expanding Precision Rifle Concepts into a full Cerakote shop with new Built American ovens! And if you use the UR5 discount code, you can save 5% site-wide at Built American! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal […]