While there’s been a lot of buzz around Frankford Arsenal’s new progressive press, the X-10, also worth a look is their new single-stage F-1! 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 […]
Category: Reloading Press
.45 ACP Loading Session on Dillon XL-750 (New User)
While Kyle Shields has spent lots of time with single-stage presses, it was time to get him up to speed on progressives. I tasked him with loading .45 ACP on the Dillon XL-750. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The […]
Double Alpha Click Adjustable Powder Knob on Dillon XL-750
Kyle Shields has been busy upgrading our Dillon XL-750. One of his recent additions is the Double Alpha Academy Click Adjustable Powder Knob V2. 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 […]
Curved Linkage for Forster Co-Ax Press: Making a Good Press Better!
How can we make the excellent Forster Co-Ax loading press even better? It’s no secret that I, along with many other accuracy-minded handloaders, greatly appreciate this press. We’ve used it to produce extremely accurate 223 ammunition and also improved it with Forster quick change jaws and KMS Squared lights. In the short video, we examine […]
Dillon RL-550C Upgrade with Inline Fabrication
To best accommodate high volume rifle reloading, I have two Dillon RL-550C presses set up—one for 6GT and one for 223. Today I’m upgrading both of them. 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, […]
Forster Ultra Dies, StaBALL HD and the 7mm PRC
It’s no secret I’ve become fond of the new 7mm PRC cartridge and I was eager to do some loading for it on the Forster Co-Ax press with the new Forster Ultra dies. I was also able to use Winchester’s StaBALL HD smokeless rifle powder. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by […]
Mark 7 APEX 10: Electronic PowderCheck Sensor (Demo and Setup)
You can verify a number of features of a loaded round, but you can’t verify the amount or type of powder in it. John Vleiger from Mark 7 discusses how the electronic PowderCheck Sensor can help. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]
TESTED: Barnes 130 grain 30 Caliber TTSX Bullets
A 130 grain hunting bullet in .30 caliber? Yes, these bullets are screamers and accurate as well! Another well-regarded hunting bullet from our friends at Barnes Bullets. 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, […]
RCBS Ammomaster 50 BMG Pack (Unboxing and Quick Demo)
With my 50 BMG “Incredible Hulk” build complete, it’s time to get ready load ammunition! This time, we’re getting ready to use the RCBS Ammomaster 50 BMG Pack. 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 […]
NEW Presses from Creedmoor Sports (Adaptive and Enhanced)
We’ve previously shown Creedmoor’s adaptive press head and enhanced press head for the Redding T-7 press. Did you know Creedmoor Sports offers two stand-alone press packages with their upgrades? 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 […]
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 […]
Enter to Win Midsouth Shooters Supply’s X-10 Giveaway!
Previously we highlighted the Frankford Arsenal X-10 pilot program. Today, you have a chance to win your own X-10 from Midsouth Shooters Supply! (you can enter HERE). 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, […]
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 […]
Check Your Swage: Mark 7 SWAGESense Hands-On!
Continuing on in our Mark 7 autodrive series, John Vleiger joins us to talk about the Mark 7 SWAGESense. 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 […]
NEW DAA Infra-Red Low Powder Sensor (Hands-On)
Ever run out of powder while loading? The DAA Infra-Red Low Powder Sensor prevents this issue! 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 […]
Basic Rifle Reloading Part 3: Priming
In the first video in this series, we cleaned once-fired Federal cases using Lyman’s vibratory tumbler and walnut shell media. We then resized the cases, decapped/deprimed them, trimmed them and did any other necessary case-prep work. Next up is priming! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching […]
Success: Hornady 178gr ELD-X on Elk at 405 yards (30-06)
We’ve tested Hornady’s ELD-X hunting bullet in a number of different calibers and have been consistently impressed with its accuracy and performance in Clear Ballistics Gel blocks. It was time to take that bullet elk hunting! *Note: This is a successful hunting story and video. The harvest is shown here and in the video. Disclaimer […]
What MOA is my Rifle? Bryan Litz on Expectations of Precision
It’s easy to say a gun shoots ¾ MOA or that ammo is supposed to perform to a certain level. How do you quantify what that really means? We met with Bryan Litz of Applied Ballistics at the 2023 SHOT Show to discuss. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this […]
Basic Rifle Reloading Part 2: Sizing and Case Prep
In the first video in this series, we cleaned once-fired Federal cases using Lyman’s vibratory tumbler and walnut shell media. Now it’s time to resize the cases, decap/deprime them, trim them and do any other necessary case-prep work. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]
AMP Press Updates – Shot Show 2023
We caught up with Matt Findlay of Annealing Made Perfect at the 2023 SHOT Show to review updates to the AMP 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 […]
New from Frankford Arsenal: SHOT Show 2023
Looking for everything in one place? Frankford Arsenal’s new reloading and tumbler kits make this easy and affordable. Mike Lindsay, designer of the X-10, also shares some updates for 2023. 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 […]
NEW from Mark 7 — Genesys and Titan at 2023 SHOT Show
Crowds gathered around the Lyman/Mark 7 booth at the 2023 SHOT Show for the unveiling of the Mark 7 Genesys and Mark 7 Titan. Lyman/Mark 7’s design engineer Spencer Karoll gives us the details. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). […]
From 223 to 300BLK: Insane Dillon Conversion and Loading Setup
Previously we showed how to set up the DA3000 with the CP2000 and convert 223/5.56 brass to 300 blackout. To load the new brass, we have the Dillon RL1100 set up to load 220 grain subsonic 300 blackout ammunition and some machine guns to test it with. This is going to be FUN! Disclaimer Ultimate […]
Mark 7 Apex 10 Autodrive Machine Teardown & Maintenance
Many forget about common maintenance. With our Mark 7 Apex 10 torn apart for a caliber conversion, we decided to do some routine maintenance. 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 […]
NEW Dies from Area 419: M-Series Sizer (In-Depth)
Brand new dies from AREA 419 and something never seen before! Learn more about them below! 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 […]
