Category: RCBS MatchMaster

Annealing Torture Test: Does Annealing Multiple Times Matter?

If you anneal brass, you are bound to encounter a piece of brass that you just aren’t sure about. How many times has it been annealed? What effect could this have on performance? In this video, I torture test brass with Annealing Made Perfect’s AMP Mark II DB and analyze the results. Watch and read […]

Bergara CIMA CF Lightweight All Carbon Fiber Hunter

Bergara just announced their newest lightweight hunting rifle — the CIMA CF (Carbon Fiber). This rifle is the lightest in the B-14 series at 5.8 lbs. and has a carbon fiber stock and CURE carbon barrel.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]

Reloading at the Range with RCBS

Are you tired of making trips back and forth to the range to test different loads? If you’ve ever been at the range looking for the optimal powder charge or seating depth and realized you haven’t found what you needed but were out of hand loads, this video might be for you. In this video, […]

Reload Faster: NEW RCBS MatchMaster Powder Funnel Kit

Have you ever been curious if there was a faster way? In this video we test the new RCBS MatchMaster Funnel Kit and compare it to a few other funnels!  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 […]

TESTED: Bullet Central Micron Dies

Everything I do is about precision, from building rifles to reloading. Today I’m testing the Micron Precision series of dies from Bullet Central! (Use the code URMICRON15 to save 15%!) 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 […]

Wildcat Loading: Off the Shelf Without Custom Dies

When people think of “wildcatting,” they think of custom dies and expensive setups. Did you know it doesn’t have to be that way? I’ll show you how to load a wildcat cartridge with an RCBS Rockchucker and dies!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]

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 […]

Optimize Your RCBS MatchMaster

During my recent visit to RCBS, I spent some time with Joe Dunning, the head of the product design team behind the MatchMaster Powder Dispenser. Dunning explained how to make the most out of this machine!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]

RCBS Is Back and Better Than Ever! (Discussion with Joel Hodgdon)

Big changes are happening at RCBS, one of the most iconic brands in reloading gear. This year marked a turning point as RCBS returned to family ownership under Hodgdon Powder Company, breathing new life into a legacy that spans over 80 years. Let’s dive into what’s behind this exciting comeback and what’s next for RCBS. […]

Loading Precision .338 with Triebel Dies

It’s incredibly rewarding to build a rifle, load the ammo for it, and shoot it to measure the results. I decided to take out the .338 Lapua Freedom Rifle and do some load development with it.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]

Quick Look: RCBS 7mm PRC Dies

7mm PRC has taken the gun world by storm. We were fortunate enough to be part of Hornady’s official launch, creating two custom builds, our Freedom rifle and Bergara full-custom. We’ve also compared the cartridge to 6.5 PRC, 300 PRC and 7mm Rem Mag.    Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by […]

TESTED: RCBS Supreme Die Set

At SHOT Show 2023 we introduced you to the new RCBS Supreme Dies. This time, we have them in hand! 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 […]

New from RCBS at SHOT Show 2023

Straight from the 2023 SHOT Show, Justin Smith from RCBS tells us about their new dies!  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 […]

TESTED: NEW RCBS MatchMaster Powder Dispenser

If you’re into precision reloading and long-range shooting you’ve undoubtedly heard about the MatchMaster electronic powder dispenser from RCBS. This new powder dispenser looks different and works different compared to any other powder dispenser you’ve seen! In this article and video, I’ll give you the “first in-depth look” at this electronic powder dispenser, show you […]