Over the years I’ve used a lot of different handgun powders. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was primarily Bullseye, Unique and 2400—powders that are no longer readily available. I often used Unique as a general purpose powder, useful for every handgun cartridge I loaded. It was a great powder, but in those days it […]
Perhaps the most frustrating part of enjoying a niche or less popular round is ammunition costs. You’ll find multiple bullet weights and brands of 9mm and .223 ammunition at every sporting goods store. Such isn’t the case with .357 SIG. Reloading used to be the surefire way to save, but components have risen in price. […]
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 […]
Dillon Precision just launched their bullet feeder! We’re ready to put it to work, and we’ve got some awesome content on the way. In this video, we’ll go over what’s included, install it on the XL750, and walk through the setup. Once we’re running we’ll load some 9mm and perform a caliber change to load […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you are loading large quantities of ammunition or looking to save some money to stock up, Midsouth Shooters Supply has some unique deals on bulk components! 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, […]
During my recent tour of the RCBS factory, RCBS product manager Steve Koch explained that die production has its own dedicated area and RCBS can develop new die tooling over just a few days. In this video, we’re going behind the scenes! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article […]
