We love trying out new powders! This time we’re testing Winchester’s WinClean 244. This is a great general purpose pistol powder with an integrated copper fouling reduction agent. Watch and read on as we cover multiple pistol cartridges and scenarios, compare it to other powders, take a look at burn rate, and more. Disclaimer Ultimate […]
I had great success with Piet Malan’s 6.5 Sherman Short on South African game and recently tested the limits of 7mm SWC. Next on my list of Sherman Wildcat Cartridge builds is the 7mm Sherman Short! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]
Hunters nearly always have favorite pet loads they rely on year after year. I wanted to take a moment to recap some of ours! 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 […]
Everyone recognizes the single-stage RCBS Rock Chucker, but are you familiar with the Pro Chucker 7, RCBS’s 7-station progressive reloading press? 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, […]
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 […]
Sierra Bullets’ latest expansion of the MatchKing line, the MatchKing X, was designed to offer match accuracy with reliable expansion for improved performance on game. Today we’re testing the 6.5mm 142 grain HPBT MatchKing X (MKX) and .30 caliber 200 grain HPBT MKX, looking at velocity, precision, and ballistics gel results. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC […]
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 […]
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, […]
Shooting extremely long distances is not easy. There is a lot you have to do right and it takes a crew to set up targets, film, and make the shot. World Champion Paul Phillips, founder of the Global Precision Group, explains that though this process is more like a production, it is incredibly rewarding to […]
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 […]
Shooting two miles successfully is no easy task. It takes lots of data, investigation, and special equipment. When I built my .375 CheyTac for this exact task I did so with input from King of Two Miles and head of Global Precision Group Paul Phillips. Now I’m out on the range with Paul and King […]
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. […]
Sierra’s MatchKing line has long been a favorite of competitive shooters seeking precision and performance. We’ve had great success with Sierra’s MatchKing line here at Ultimate Reloader and are testing Sierra’s flagship .22 Caliber 77 Grain HPBT in three different .22 caliber rifle builds! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading […]
We’ve done a lot with Area 419’s ZERO press and even shown how it’s made. Area 419 has just released an updated Gen 2 ZERO press – 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 terms). The content on […]
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 […]
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 […]
