Category: CCI

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NEW: Sierra 145 Gr. 6.5mm Tipped GameKing

I started using Sierra Bullets in the 1970s and I’ve always found them accurate and reliable. I’ve used them for competition, on SWAT, and hunting both varmints and big game. I shot out several .308 Winchester barrels at around 6,000 rounds each with .30 caliber 155 and 168 grain Sierra MatchKing bullets. For varmint and […]

Berry’s 230 Grain HHP — High Performance Load for the .45 ACP

Unquestionably, 9mm is the self-defense caliber of choice for a majority of people. It’s effective, has much less recoil than the .45, and is far less expensive to shoot. However, some still believe “bigger is better” theory when it comes to bullets. I’ll happily concede that I’m a confirmed fan of the .45 ACP, particularly […]

10 Must-Know Reloading Hacks

I took some time to write down the top 10 things I believe reloaders should know. Let’s get started!  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 […]

Head to Head: .44 Russian vs. .44 Special vs. .44 Magnum

Have you ever wondered how the .44 Russian, .44 Special, and .44 Magnum compare?  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 for demonstration […]

Optimizing Bullet Feed: X-10 Progressive 9mm Loading

Frankford Arsenal’s X-10 sports lots of room for a variety of dies and checks. Rather than process brass in one sequence and load in another, today I’m making use of the X-10’s many stations for an end-to-end process. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]

Progressive Press Quick Start Guide

Have you thought about progressive reloading but don’t know where to start? This video will give you a quick primer to help get you started!  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 […]

TESTED: RCBS Universal Hand Priming Tool

Tired of having the incorrect shellholder for your hand primer? Ever have a shellholder go missing at the most inopportune time? The RCBS Universal Hand Priming tool eliminates the need for shellholders!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content […]

TESTED: Accurate MAGPRO Smokeless Powder

I’ve got an elk hunt quickly approaching and need a powerful and flat-shooting magnum. Let’s take a look at what’s a good powder for that!  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 […]

Improve Your Die Setup: Lock Rings & Loading Full Progressive .308 on the X-10

We’ve been shooting a lot of .308 lately —in fact —we are out! We need to crank out a ton more, so this was a great time to set up a progressive press. I’ve been working with the Frankford Arsenal X-10 lately. Along the way, I’ve come across some notable gear like the Frankford Arsenal […]

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