Lapua brass has been synonymous with winning for years. I’ve had great success with it as have many world-renowned shooters. When Gavin presented me the opportunity to try one of Lapua’s newest brass offerings, 6mm GT, I couldn’t resist trying it for myself. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this […]
There’s a Creedmoor cartridge for just about every shooting occasion. Given the SAAMI approval of Hornady’s .25 Creedmoor earlier this year, I thought it was time to document reloading considerations for all of the Creedmoor cartridges! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]
7mm SWC can be the difference between being on target and off target in windy conditions. It also makes an incredibly compelling hunting cartridge. Watch the full video and read on to find out why! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]
Looking to upgrade your Ruger American? Ultradyne now offers a version of their versatile UD chassis compatible with this popular bolt-action! 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, […]
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 […]
It’s common knowledge that the heavier a rifle, the less recoil is felt. But how much less? Does rifle weight really matter? In this video, we quantify it! 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 […]
What optic should you put on your rimfire rifle? Seth Gardner of D-M Targets joins me to discuss the features you need for NRL22. 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 […]
Cleaning is an incredibly personal and sometimes highly-contested process. I frequently clean precision rifle barrels and am always looking for a better solution. Today I’m testing the ThorroClean system from Bullet Central! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content […]
What’s better, the good old fashioned .300 Win Mag, or the newcomer — the 300 PRC? In this story, we dig into comparing these 2 cartridges. We go head-to-head, looking at case capacity, recoil, ballistics, load data, and more. Check it out! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article […]
I’ve always known that load development matters, but I recently had a fundamental change in my load development philosophy. I’m going to show this with concrete results as I load precision 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition on the Area 419 ZERO press with Triebel dies from Creedmoor Sports. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: […]
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 […]
We’re excited to give you the world’s first in-depth look at Foundation’s new lightweight hunting stock—Gideon. 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 […]
Actions lie at the heart of a rifle, but sometimes they get the least attention. Bruce Thom, owner and founder of BAT Machine, recently joined me to discuss the development of the BAT Hammerhead action in collaboration with Unknown Munitions! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching […]
I first heard about Bix’n Andy Triggers from BAT Machine and have greatly enjoyed shooting them. Two of my recent builds, the .280 AI and Stiller Predator .22 Creedmoor, have included the Bix’n Andy Dakota and Competition triggers. This time we’re going deeper, digging into the company’s founding as well as using the TriggerScan TS-11 […]
Open country hunting presents challenges of range, wind, and lack of concealment. A short-action rifle can help reduce the weight of the hunting rifle, making your trek easier. However, some short action cartridges fall short, so to speak, on effectiveness at greater ranges. Can the 6.5 PRC provide a significant advantage? Let’s compare it with […]
Bergara makes some of the best entry-level .22LR’s on the market. As much as I love the B-14R, the factory stock doesn’t fit me as well as I would like. To amend this, I swapped it with a Boyds At-One with thumbhole! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article […]
