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Reloading the ARCs

Interested in reloading for the ARC family of cartridges? We pulled together a host of data for 6mm ARC, 22 ARC, and 338 ARC including powder selection, bullet grain weights, and performance potential. Watch the video and read on to learn everything you need to load these specific cartridges.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making […]

Reduced Recoil Loads from Hodgdon!

Reduced recoil offers a more enjoyable shooting experience, particularly for smaller-framed shooters. It also allows for faster follow-up shots. Hodgdon’s Online Reloading Data Center  includes a library of special Reduced Loads data to help shooters reduce recoil via their ammunition!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching […]

New Features! AMP Mark II DB Firmware Update

Annealing Made Perfect’s AMP Mark II DB introduced a database to easily store all of your brass data. Be sure to update your firmware to take advantage of new features! Read and watch on to learn more. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you […]

6.5 Sherman Short Custom Build

I’ve wanted a 6.5 Sherman Short for a long time! I hunted in South Africa with Piet Malan using his, and Piet even flew to the states so we could build rifles together. I built him a full custom 6.5 SS right here at our shop. Now, it’s finally time to build one for myself! […]

TESTED: Sierra 7mm 175-Grain MatchKing X

New to Sierra Bullets’ MatchKing X (MKX) line is a 7mm 175 Grain bullet! After splendid results with the  6.5mm 142-grain MKX and .30 caliber 200-Grain MKX, we decided to put the 7mm to the test in a 7 SWC!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching […]

TESTED: Wheeler F.A.T. Wrench AutoTorque

We are always looking for ways to speed things up and increase efficiency. Wheeler’s new F.A.T. Wrench AutoTorque, a battery-operated screwdriver with integrated torque limiter, is designed to do just that!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on […]

The Ultimate Cerakote Spray Booth from Built American (Install + Demo)

One of the most rewarding parts of Ultimate Reloader is providing product improvement feedback and seeing it put into action. While we loved Built American’s DSBE-1500 Spray Booth, we recommended a few upgrades that would take it to the next level. Enter the GS3-457!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading […]

Upgrade: Boyds Agility DEADSET Stock

While Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks has been helping people customize their rifles since 1981, they just released DEADSET, a patented bedding system that redefines what makes a Boyds stock!  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: Lyman Revolution HD Heavy Duty Revolving Gun Vise

Working on firearms requires the right tool and workholding solution. Lyman just released their new Revolution HD Revolving Gun Vise. Read on and watch the full video to see how it performed!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content […]

New Forster Gunsmithing Tools

If you do any work with rifle barrels you are likely familiar with Forster Products’ extensive headspace gauge sets. They’ve recently expanded their tooling and gunsmithing line, adding reamers and a roughing drill I just put to work!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]

18″ 6.5 Creedmoor. 3000+ FPS with the WOOX Furiosa

Just how well can a rigid 18″ 6.5 Creed shoot and what velocities will we see? For this build we take a McGowen ECM Barrel down to 18″, install it in a 1934 BE1 Action, and drop it into the WOOX Furiosa Micarta! In this video we walk through the build components, process, and put […]

Shocking Results: Botnia Brake Recoil Testing

We just concluded testing of all Gen 1 muzzle brakes from Botnia Solutions and had shocking results! Read on and watch the video to see what we found!  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 […]

Next Level Dillon 550 Setup: New Bullet Feeder & Case Feed

Practice makes perfect but we need more 9mm ammunition to continue! We set up a Dillon RL550C with a case feed system and bullet feeder to make the process as efficient as possible.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The […]

Optics Mounting Solutions from Area 419

Lapping rings and mounts is dead! Area 419’s mounting systems are precisely machined for optimal fit. As a demonstration, I used a bit and two fingers to tighten each cap. This minimal amount of torque locked in the Telson scope! Read on to learn more about their system.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with […]

Bulk 9mm Processing: 95,000 Cases Processed!

We recently set up the Mark 7 Revolution to handle a full 55-gallon drum of 9mm brass from Mojo Precision. In this video, we process all of 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 […]

TESTED: Winchester WinClean 244

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 […]

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