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With more and more people getting into long-range shooting, the industry has responded with a tidal wave of new related products. And because of this, the industry has gotten incredibly competitive! The result: more long-range shooting product offerings and products that bring long-range shooting to even modest budgets. One such example of this kind of […]
Quick update for everyone- less than a day after posting a video and article describing some dangerous looking pressure signs with 44 Magnum, you all helped me track down the problem with help from my iGaging 400x WiFi microscope! You’ll want to read my previous story to get a complete run-down on the issues I […]
Ever go about your day doing the same things you’ve done a thousand times before and then WHAM! something unexpected happens? That’s what happened to me recently when I was shooting some 44 Magnum handloads. Having just gotten my S&W 329 PD setup for summer carry, I thought I would test some ammo with it. […]
Up here at the “Ultimate Reloader Outpost” you never know when you’ll step near a rattlesnake, come upon a bear, or anything in between! For that reason, I like to carry a 44 Magnum: power to stop a bear, and compatible with snake-stopping shot shells. The issue? WEIGHT. My 4″ S&W 629 weighs about 2.6 […]
Ever since I tried 6.5 Grendel, I’ve wanted to get hands-on with it here on Ultimate Reloader, and NOW is that time! In this article, I’ll give an in-depth overview of my new AR: the CMMG 300-series Resolute mid-size AR chambered in 6.5 Grendel. 6.5 Grendel is a fascinating cartridge, and the CMMG 6.5 Grendel […]
Bigotry and discrimination are ugly realities in this day and age. These injustices seem to be affecting lawful gun owners more and more with no sign of letup from those that hate guns. Recently, an Ultimate Reloader subscriber and follower was discriminated against in a public place, and I wanted to show my support. Here […]
Serious tasks require serious tools! One such scenario is long-range shooting. The further you go, the more you need to care about muzzle velocity consistency. And to achieve consistent muzzle velocity you need extremely consistent powder charges (down to a single kernel of gunpowder). Welcome to the domain of scientific measurement tools! In this article […]
It’s exciting to think about the future of rifle optics. One thing is for sure: technology is a game-changer for long range shooting and hunting. I recently took my first leap into this new world of “futuristic shooting”- it started when I got my ATN X-Sight 4K Pro 5-20x– a fully electronic scope with a […]
Today I am officially making a joint announcement showcasing and demonstrating the all-new AutoTrickler V3 precision electronic powder dispensing system developed by Adam MacDonald. You can read more about my partnership with Adam HERE). The AutoTrickler is the industry standard high-speed precision automated powder handling system, and it just got WAY better! The V3 release […]
Lots of updates this week here at Ultimate Reloader! A winner for last week’s challenge, new partners, new cartridges I’ll be working with and more! 10 Ways to Preserve Your Gun Rights Thanks to Jon Patton from The Gun Colletive (TGC) for the opportunity to share my views on how we can all band together […]
This year at the SHOT Show there was something that caught my eye at the TriggerTech booth- the all-new TriggerTech AR Diamond 1.5lb – 4.b trigger! Could this be the trigger I’ve been looking for to take my long-range AR to the next level? Read on! Starting Point: Geissele Automatics DMR National Match I’ve been […]
Today I’m excited to announce a partnership that will be instrumental in Ultimate Reloader taking things to the “next level”. Ultimate Reloader will be partnering with Adam MacDonald, and will be incorporating three of his technologies into the research and storytelling here on GavinToobe and http://ultimatereloader.com. Check out the video and read on to find […]
Time for another weekly update! This time you have a chance to win a Hornady Lock-N-Load powder measure and stand! Last Week’s Winner: Steve Rowe The question last week was: what are you look for from the NRA? What do you like, what don’t you like. The winner from last week’s challenge is Steve Rowe […]
As I look forward to getting possession of my SilencerCo Osprey 45- I’m particularly interested in shooting a BUNCH of 45 AP. 45 ACP is subsonic, and is therefore an ideal cartridge to shoot suppressed due to how quiet it can be. I do have a 1911 (Taurus PT-1911), but it came from the factory […]
Every time I pull out the MEC 100E ATA to shoot clays I think to myself: “I’ve got to do this more often!”. And now that I’ve gotten the 100E ATA all tricked-out and fine tuned, I can do that a lot more easily! Let me share with you the upgrades that I’ve performed, and […]
Weekly update time! Lots of great things going on (Spring!). I’ve been busy- got a wild Turkey, made Turkey tacos, have finished my new pistol testing bay and LOTS more! Let’s get to it! Last Week’s Winner: Congratulations Lucas Shutt Lucas submitted a great story on Facebook about why he things everyone needs a 223! […]
