Category: Lyman

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A New Way to Prime: Lyman Accu-Prime Bench Top Primers

Lyman just launched two new bench-priming tools: the Accu-Prime and Accu-Prime Auto-Load. While they have their differences, both feature a unique helical mechanism and can prime both rifle and pistol cases. Let’s check it out!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Heavy 10mm 220 Grain Berry’s FP-TP Bullet

Berry’s 220 grain 10mm flat nose thick plate bullet is a welcome addition to their extensive lineup of target bullets. It caters specifically to the group of shooters who wish to use a very heavy bullet from their 10mm pistol. For target practice, handloads built with this bullet can substitute quite nicely for the expensive […]

Automated Bulk .223 Loading on the Mark 7 Apex 10

Bulk processing over 40,000 .223 cases from Mojo Precision on the Mark 7 Apex 10 was just the start of the process. We decapped using FW Arms dies and Berdan Sentry, resized with the Lyman carbide pro die, and trimmed with the Mark 7 Power Trim Xpress. We decided to run a dedicated priming session […]

TESTED: Ramshot Grand

Ramshot’s new USA-made Grand powder is a welcome addition to their lineup particularly well-suited for magnums and other high-intensity overbore cartridges.  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, […]

Tikka T3x Chassis Upgrade: Ultradyne UD5 & Bix’n Andy Dakota Trigger

My viewers have been asking for Tikka T3x content for years— this Ultradyne UD5 chassis upgrade is chapter one!  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 […]

Loading Precision .223 with Lyman Pro Dies

When Lyman acquired Mark 7, a company focused on commercial and semi-commercial progressive reloading, it gave them an opportunity to collaborate on a die set specifically optimized for progressive presses and the demands of commercial reloading. Their brainchild? Lyman Pro Die Sets.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article […]

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