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If you are looking for a press light, you’ll want to check out these latest updates from KMS Squared, maker of the UFO Press light family of products! NEW Dimmer KMS Squared just released their new dimmer, and what’s great is that it will work with all UFO press lights (even the older models). Improved […]
The RCBS Rebel press is new for 2020, and it’s also available as a part of two reloading kits: the Rebel Master Reloading Kit, and the Rebel Plus Reloading Kit. In this article and video, I’ll show you everything that’s included in the plus kit! RCBS Rebel: New for 2020 If you haven’t already read […]
If you’re interested in the Mark 7 Evolution 10-station progressive reloading press, you’re probably wondering: “How difficult are the caliber changeovers?”. In this post, I’ll cover that in detail by looking at a 9mm to 223 caliber changeover with my Mark 7 Evolution. Evolution Caliber Change: What You’ll Need Just like with any progressive press, […]
Have you ever wondered how a custom rifle action is machined and assembled? I certainly have, and in this article (and video) I’ll take you on a tour of the shop at Bat Machine in Post Falls Idaho and in the process show you how they build world record setting rifle actions! About Bat Machine […]
Hello everyone! In this post, I’m pleased to announce the winner of the RCBS Rebel Master Kit Giveaway contest sponsored by RCBS and Midsouth Shooters Supply! Congrats Arnold! As you saw in the video, the winner of this contest is Arnold O. from Maryland! Some info from Arnold: I hunted small game and deer growing […]
Seriously? Another reloading primer shortage? Unfortunately, YES. In this story I’ll talk about the “Great Reloading Primer Shortage of 2020”, and give you some ideas regarding where to find them. Let’s Break Down What’s Happened Well, this is going to be a familiar story for anyone who’s been lamenting the year 2020. Here’s some high-level […]
I recently put together an “ideal” hunting rifle setup that could also serve as a great long-range target shooting rifle. This setup incorporated both the Bergara B-14 HMR Wilderness 6.5 PRC rifle, and the Athlon Ares BTR GEN2 4.5-27x50mm Riflescope. In this article, I’ll take an in-depth look at the Athlon Ares scope including tracking, […]
This week “gavintoobe” (my YouTube channel that hosts Ultimate Reloader) had the odometer “roll over” 150,000 subscribers. WOW! I wanted to take a moment to celebrate this milestone, and also thank all who have helped me make it to this point. To put this in perspective, in the picture below you can see approximately 109,000 […]
Over the past month, I’ve completely transformed my mountain-top shooting facility. Some of the developments include finishing an illuminated 100 yard shooting range with Concrete Shooting Bench, building a micro cabin, and building a reloading bench inside that micro cabin. Now I have a shooting and reloading facility that will take my shooting and content […]
Bergara rifles have seen a drastic increase in popularity in the last few years, and for good reason. Precision, features, quality, and value are all strong points, and that’s certainly true of the rifle I’ll be covering in this article. It’s the Bergara B-14 HMR Wilderness– a rifle equally fit for long-range shooting and hunting. […]
Hello everyone! I wanted to provide a quick update as to what I have planned for the “Progressive Press Shootout”, talk about some delays I’ve encountered, and update the estimated date for the publication of this “mega story”. What Happened to Spring/Summer? Originally, I had planned to publish this story in either the late Spring […]
Like the new RCBS Rebel? You’re in LUCK! I’ve teamed up with RCBS and Midsouth Shooters Supply to giveaway an RCBS Rebel Master Reloading Kit, but don’t wait to enter, the giveaway ends on 08/14/2020! Don’t wait! Enter HERE: If You Haven’t Seen the RCBS Rebel Here’s the video from my story covering the new […]
One bullet seating die for pretty much any bottleneck rifle cartridge from 22 cal to 338? Is this possible? Yes- and it’s one of the new products for 2020 from Frankford Arsenal. Let’s get hands-on! About the Universal Bullet Seating Die From the Midsouth Shooters Supply product page: Frankford Arsenal Universal Bullet Seating Die by […]
The Lyman Case Prep Xpress is one of the most popular motorized case prep tools out there- and in this article, I’m going to get hands-on with this machine! What’s In the Box The Lyman Case Prep Xpress is a fully-featured case prep solution. In the above image, you can see clockwise from top-left: Power […]
I have a LOT of powder measures and powder tricklers, but this is totally different: it’s the Hornady Vibratory Trickler! In this video/article I’ll show you this unique trickling system in-depth! What’s In the Box The Hornady Vibratory Trickler comes with the following: Base unit Trickler assembly Instruction sheet Before using the Hornady Vibratory Trickler, […]
If you’ve been curious about the all-new 6mm ARC cartridge, you’re in the right place! I’ve been having a great time getting hands-on with this new cartridge: both with my own handloads, and with factory ammunition. In this article I’ll give you an in-depth look at CMMG’s new Endeavor 300-series AR-15 chambered in 6mm ARC! […]
