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This time my trip to BAT Machine involved an in depth discussion with Bruce on Vesper! Vesper is BAT’s skeletonized lightweight hunting action. In this video we go over the specs and features, talk about its origin, applications, and more. Check it out! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this […]
Mark 7’s new X-Prime vibratory primer feeder takes capabilities from Mark 7’s commercial models and brings it to the prosumer segment. Designed for the Apex 10, the X-Prime introduces a new level of loading performance, along with some limited time deals! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or […]
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Have you ever wondered how brass is made? Peterson Cartridge took us on a factory tour to explain the full process and their tireless attention to detail and dedication to quality. Brass is a component many take for granted. You won’t after watching this video! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by […]
I have to admit I’ve been spoiled by some amazing triggers. Bullet Central now offers two Bix’n Andy drop-in triggers for Savage rifles, providing an easy way to take a factory rifle to the next level! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]
At the top of Leupold’s scope offerings are the VX-5HD and VX-6HD lines. We’ve tested models of these Professional-Grade optics before, but this time have Gen 2 of the VX-5HD series in hand. Not only do we test this scope in the field and on the optics test rig, but we also kick off a […]
We threw it in the river. We threw it off of the mountain. We roasted it in a campfire, and we shot it! After 24 hours of submersion in ice cold water, a tumble down the mountainside, being burnt to a crisp, and having a chunk blown off the frame we thought this thing had […]
Reloading for the AR-15 is a lot like loading for other rifle cartridges, but you have to pay special attention to a few key factors. Join us as we explore bullet weight range, powder selection, burn rates, gear you’ll need, and more. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article […]
Curious how the Frankford Arsenal X-10 bullet feeder tackles rifle bullets? I previously set up and loaded 9mm pistol ammunition with the pistol collator. This time I’m working with the rifle kit to load 6mm Creedmoor! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]
The Precision Matthews 1660TL was my dream lathe — fast forward and I’ve used it for four years. Watch and read on to see how it’s performed!!! 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, […]
Looking for a versatile scope with a medium magnification range? Element Optics’ Helix Gen 2 4-16×44 FFP was designed to optimize usability across the entire 4-16x power range. We put this scope to the test on the range and on the Optics Test Rig! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading […]
Doppler radar chronographs have changed the way shooters and reloaders collect data. We primarily use Athlon’s RangeCraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph here at Ultimate Reloader and reached out to the experts at Athlon Optics to get some more insights! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
