The Ultimate Reloader Reloading Blog
Shooting two miles successfully is no easy task. It takes lots of data, investigation, and special equipment. When I built my .375 CheyTac for this exact task I did so with input from King of Two Miles and head of Global Precision Group Paul Phillips. Now I’m out on the range with Paul and King […]
Perhaps the most frustrating part of enjoying a niche or less popular round is ammunition costs. You’ll find multiple bullet weights and brands of 9mm and .223 ammunition at every sporting goods store. Such isn’t the case with .357 SIG. Reloading used to be the surefire way to save, but components have risen in price. […]
Arrow Products has just released the second generation of their popular Rock Vise, featuring some subtle improvements. In this video, I’ll detail the 10 tasks we most frequently use the vise for! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The […]
Sierra’s MatchKing line has long been a favorite of competitive shooters seeking precision and performance. We’ve had great success with Sierra’s MatchKing line here at Ultimate Reloader and are testing Sierra’s flagship .22 Caliber 77 Grain HPBT in three different .22 caliber rifle builds! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading […]
We’ve done a lot with Area 419’s ZERO press and even shown how it’s made. Area 419 has just released an updated Gen 2 ZERO press – let’s check it out! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on […]
Case trimming is one of the monotonous brass preparation tasks few look forward to. Hornady’s new high speed 3-in-1 power case trimmer was designed to make this process faster and more efficient without getting sore fingers. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]
If you’re interested in taking long shots past 1,000 yards, I’ll teach you how to get on target! 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 […]
.22 ARC in a bolt-gun is great fun. In this video, I’ll craft a .22 ARC around a Pristine Short Action – the same gun I recently highlighted in my Element Optics Helix Gen 2 story! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept […]
We’ve already tested the Helix HDLR from Element Optics—the “HD” version of the standard Helix with a higher zoom ratio and better glass. Now the standard Helix is getting an upgrade with the Gen 2! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]
7mm SWC can be the difference between being on target and off target in windy conditions. It also makes an incredibly compelling hunting cartridge. Watch the full video and read on to find out why! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]
If you desire a lightweight hunting rifle but don’t want to give up tactical features, Leupold’s VX-6HD Gen 2 line is a great option. Previously we’ve shown Leupold’s VX-5HD – let’s see what’s new! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). […]
Lyman just launched two new bench-priming tools: the Accu-Prime and Accu-Prime Auto-Load. While they have their differences, both feature a unique helical mechanism and can prime both rifle and pistol cases. Let’s check it out! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]
One source of variation in rimfire ammunition is rim thickness. In this video, we’ll show how to measure it using a Hornady Lock-N-Load 17-22 Rim Thickness Gauge. 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, […]
Dillon Precision just launched their bullet feeder! We’re ready to put it to work, and we’ve got some awesome content on the way. In this video, we’ll go over what’s included, install it on the XL750, and walk through the setup. Once we’re running we’ll load some 9mm and perform a caliber change to load […]
I recently fulfilled my dream of adding three-phase power to the Ultimate Reloader main shop with a Phase Perfect system from Phase Technologies. I’ve happy to announce I’ve also upgraded my rotary three-phase converter at the Ultimate Reloader mountain shop to a Phase Perfect and documented the effects! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with […]
ODIN Works has a new suppressor – the Tiduro – which I put to the test against their Enduro multi-caliber suppressor. In addition to the recoil rig, I have sound level testing for the first time ever! Be sure to watch the full video and read on for the results. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / […]
