I’ve long been wanting three-phase power at the Ultimate Reloader main shop: Precision Rifle Concepts. Three-phase power exists just up the road, but to run it to my shop would cost nearly $40,000, not counting the panel and labor. In this video, Sam Greer from Phase Technologies helps me spec out and install a Phase […]
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 […]
Earlier this year I tested the Athlon Cronus ATS Thermal Scope 50-640. The 50L-640 version features built-in ballistics and a laser rangefinder! 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 […]
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 […]
Why swap the stocks on a shotgun? Two primary reasons stand out: to upgrade to stocks that better fit the shooter or to replace worn or cracked stocks. Many shotguns live a hard life, in and out of duck blinds, trucks, boats and exposed to bad weather. Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks offers a variety of replacements […]
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 […]
We’ve tested ATN’s X-Sight 4K Pro and X-Sight 5. Up next is the brand new X-Celsior! 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 […]
While everyone thinks about Cerakote spraying, the curing process is also essential to a quality Cerakote job. 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) […]
You know I’m the .30-06 guy…so why am I hunting with a 6.5 Creedmoor out of season? It was late February, and my old friend contacted me with an offer I couldn’t refuse — a winter deer hunt! He had access to “damage control” mule deer tags for an area here in Chelan County, Washington. […]
