Most don’t think of AR’s when it comes to precision rifle builds. Rick Casner from the Sonoran Desert Institute joined us to explore AR accurizing. 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 […]
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SDI: Show and Tell Rifle Builds
We’ve shown how online gunsmithing works, what SDI is, and their programs. This time we discuss actual rifle builds with Rick Casner from the Sonoran Desert Institute. 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 […]
Hands-On: Phodera Armory Hill Country 30 Caliber Suppressor
Those looking to shoot suppressed have a number of options. Today we’re looking at the Phodera Armory Hill Country, just one of Phodera’s several offerings. 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 […]
From 223 to 300BLK: Insane Dillon Conversion and Loading Setup
Previously we showed how to set up the DA3000 with the CP2000 and convert 223/5.56 brass to 300 blackout. To load the new brass, we have the Dillon RL1100 set up to load 220 grain subsonic 300 blackout ammunition and some machine guns to test it with. This is going to be FUN! Disclaimer Ultimate […]
Do Rimfire Suppressors Affect Accuracy? (let’s find out)
How do rimfire suppressors affect accuracy? We did some testing with the Anschutz 54.18 BR50-U7 to find out. 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 […]
German Precision: Anschutz Benchrest 54.18 Rifle
We’ve become big fans of Anschutz, a premier rifle manufacturer known for its incredibly accurate rimfire models. We’ve covered the Anschutz 22LR 1710 Competition, but I wanted something from the benchrest world I could test tuners, silencers and rimfire ammunition with. The Anschutz 54.18 match BR50-U7 is the answer. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making […]
What Rifle Action is Best for Hunting (Bolt, Semi, Pump, Lever, Single-Shot)?
When many think of a hunting rifle, they first think of a bolt action. Are other action types viable for hunting? Absolutely! Bolt action rifles can be excellent for a wide range of hunting, but they’re not the only rifle type in the hunting fields. Rifle types vary by individual choice, region, family or cultural […]
30 Cal Muzzle Brake Shootout: 9 Brakes Compared Head-To-Head!
This time we put nine 30 cal muzzle brakes to the test on the Ultimate Reloader high-tech recoil rig. Want to see what we found out? 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, […]
HEAD-TO-HEAD: 4.6x30mm Ballistics Gel (three ammo SKUs)
Tiny but Mighty! You’ve seen us tear up ballistics gel with a variety of big cartridges, but what about something small? 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, […]
NEW: CMMG DISSENT Bufferless AR Pistol Hands-On (5.7x28mm)
It’s HERE: DISSENT, the all-new bufferless AR pistol from CMMG! In this story, I’ll go in-depth with DISSENT to show you this new platform, recall shooting impressions, and share in-depth data and specifications. This is going to be fun! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video […]
AR500 Steel Targets from Caldwell
Who doesn’t love the sound of hitting steel? Caldwell makes a variety of AR500 targets to satisfy that craving. 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 […]
TESTED: CMMG Radial Delayed Blowback
A lot of people don’t realize how challenging it is to develop an AR pistol or SBR that will feed and function reliably. In this story, we’ll look at CMMG’s Radial Delayed Blowback technology, learn why it was developed, and how it has a drastic taming effect on recoil. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making […]
Ultimate Reloader CMMG AR Recap
CMMG is updating their full line of AR’s, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to “look back” at my CMMG AR stories before looking towards new experiences with the refreshed lineup. Today I’ll walk you through each of Ultimate Reloader’s CMMG ARs, what I’ve done with each, and why I like each […]
NEW 4.6x30mm Banshee AR Pistol by CMMG (Hands-On)
CMMG just dropped a major announcement this week: they are introducing a new-to-the-AR chambering: 4.6x30mm! This cartridge was initially developed by H&K for the MP7, but is now available as a part of CMMG’s Banshee AR pistol lineup! In this story we’ll get hands-on with this new platform. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with […]
New additions to CMMG’s ZEROED Accessories Lineup
As you may have seen, I recently posted a story covering CMMG’s new Zeroed Linear Compensator: NEW CMMG ZEROED Linear Compensator: Hands-On and In-Depth Here’s the video from that story: Now CMMG has expanded their ZEROED lineup which now includes: Linear Compensators Muzzle Brakes Mag Catches Mag Release Buttons Safeties (traditional and ambi) Bolt Catches […]
CONVERT your AR-15 to 22LR in Seconds (CMMG Drop-In Conversion Kit)
Written by Travis Fox Want to shoot your AR-15 without the need for 223 Ammunition, and with less recoil? Let’s check out the CMMG 22LR AR conversion kit! If you are having a hard time finding 223/5.56 ammunition, you will be interested to check out the 22LR conversion kit from CMMG for your AR-15! In […]
NEW CMMG ZEROED Linear Compensator: Hands-On and In-Depth
CMMG just announced ZEROED- a lineup of muzzle accessories that currently includes linear compensators, and a 22 cal flash hider. In this story we’ll take a hands-on look at the ZEROED 9mm linear compensator! About ZEROED Here’s the summary from the CMMG ZEROED landing page: CMMG is kicking off the ZEROED Sub-Brand of accessories with […]
Hands-On: NEW CMMG Endeavor 6mm ARC AR-15
If you’ve been curious about the all-new 6mm ARC cartridge, you’re in the right place! I’ve been having a great time getting hands-on with this new cartridge: both with my own handloads, and with factory ammunition. In this article I’ll give you an in-depth look at CMMG’s new Endeavor 300-series AR-15 chambered in 6mm ARC! […]
NEW 6mm ARC: What it is, Announcements, What Should I Show?
Today Hornady introduced a new rifle for the AR-15 platform called 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge). In this post, I’ll summarize what I know about this new cartridge, help to make an industry announcement, talk about my plans with 6mm ARC, and request your thoughts and input for content ideas! 6mm ARC is HERE! 6mm […]
CMMG is GIVING AWAY a 6.5 Grendel Resolute 300-series AR-15!
Have you always wanted a high-end AR? Are you wanting a 6.5 Grendel long-range rifle? This could be your opportunity to own one! CMMG is giving away a Resolute 300-Series mid-size AR chambered in 6.5 Grendel, it could not be easier to enter the sweepstakes (Enter to win at cmmginc.com before May 10, 2020)! CMMG […]
CMMG Endeavor 6.5 Creedmoor: From Unboxing to 1000 Yards
It’s always fun to try something new and different. And that’s exactly what I’ll cover in this article! I’ve shot AR-10s chambered for 308 Winchester many times, but haven’t yet shot a 6.5 Creedmoor AR-10, until now that is! CMMG Endeavor 300-Series 6.5 Creedmoor AR-10 CMMG is best known for their AR conversion kits (22LR), […]
Hands-On: New 10mm CMMG Banshee AR Pistol
I’m a HUGE fan of 10mm Auto. It’s powerful, compact, and a great cartridge to carry when “heavy hitting” knock-down power is needed. Where I live we have black bear (lots), and it’s always reassuring to carry something like 10mm or 44 magnum for protection. So when I heard about the new 10mm CMMG Banshee […]
TESTED: NEW CMMG 350 Legend Resolute AR-15
This year at the 2019 SHOT Show, the big news in new cartridges was 350 Legend from Winchester. I had the opportunity to talk with Winchester (see this story), and CMMG as well (see this story). One of the big announcements that CMMG made was their 350 Legend AR-15 from the Resolute line-up (the first […]
Announcements: Hornady Winner, CMMG, Uintah, 6.5 Grendel and more, UR Weekly Update
Lots of updates this week here at Ultimate Reloader! A winner for last week’s challenge, new partners, new cartridges I’ll be working with and more! 10 Ways to Preserve Your Gun Rights Thanks to Jon Patton from The Gun Colletive (TGC) for the opportunity to share my views on how we can all band together […]
2019 SHOT Show: First 350 Legend AR-15 and New Lineup from CMMG
CMMG had some awesome new updates they shared at the 2019 SHOT Show: an all-new lineup of AR-platform rifles, including the first AR-15 offered in the new 350 Legend chambering! CMMG New Rifle Lineup CMMG has simplified their rifle lineup by breaking things into three rifle categories (Banshee, Resolute, Endeavor) and three trim levels (100, […]
