The Ultimate Reloader Reloading Blog
One of the first things people ask when it comes to the AR-15 platform is: “What exactly is the difference between .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO (5.56mm x 45mm), and why should I care?”. Here, I’ll give you the essential facts related to the differences between these cartridges and the corresponding chamber dimensions. This understanding […]
When I started to prepare for this project, I decided to reach out to partners in industry that could help me put this project together, and who are leaders in their area of business. I contacted Larry Weeks at Brownells and had a quick discussion with him about what I was going to do, and […]
Hey guys- I’m really looking forward to AR-MPR! I can’t wait to get this build under way, and I’m looking forward to the experiences that we’ll share. I just wanted to give you all more details regarding what this project is about, why I’m doing it, and how long it’s going to take. The seed […]
It’s official guys- we’re going to get up close and personal with the AR-15 here on ultimatereloader.com! This video will give you an overview of a long-term project I’ll be working on here on ultimatereloader which will include a complete from-scratch precision AR-15 build, .223/5.56 precision handloading processes, and finally mass production of .223/5.56 ammo […]
Just wanted to let everyone know that I’ll be announcing an exciting long-term AR-15 project soon, so if you want to hear more, make sure to check back later, or make sure you’ve activated your email/RSS subscription! **Update: The AR-MPR Project has officially been kicked-off! See: AR-MPR AR-15 Project Kick-Off Thanks, Gavin
Today, Hornady has announced several new products. You can get an overview here: New Products from Hornady One of the exciting new products is the Hornady Lock-N-Load Bullet Feeder. You may have seen an early prototype of this unit at the 2010 SHOT show. Well, that product is now official, and will be available from […]
Hey everyone- just wanted to let you all know that we have bullet tray kits, ergonomic roller handles, and even combo kits in stock here at Ultimate Reloader. If you’ve been wanting to increase reloading comfort and speed with your Hornady Lock-N-Load AP progressive reloading press, these products are a great way to do just […]
After experiencing some performance issues for a while, I have switched hosting companies for this website. So far, the performance issues that I was experiencing seem to be solved. Thanks everyone for your patience! -Gavin
If you’re like me, you really really enjoy tools. Shopping for tools, refurbishing tools, using tools, collecting tools, thinking about tools. It’s really my passion for tools and machinery that led me to want to put this website and blog together. So that got me to thinking- what’s your favorite tool? I know this is […]
…you see this on your porch: Fresh primers! Seriously, this is going to be the first time I am able to use pre-loaded APS primers with the RCBS Pro-2000. That makes for less hassle and time overhead when loading progressively. I’ve always had my heart skip a beat when I see the brown van pull […]
If you’re planning to spend on RCBS gear, you can save $50. on $300. with the following mail-in rebate (click the image): Note that you can also save $10. on a purchse of $50. So if you’ve been waiting to buy a rock chucker supreme kit, or Pro-2000, now may be a good time to […]
Well, it’s time to sum up the results of the series on reloading safety here on Ultimate Reloader. We started with a high-level look at reloading safety concepts, and then took a deep-dive into the various products available for validating your powder charge. Here’s a quick set of links for the articles that we’ve covered: […]
There’s one more powder check system that we’re going to look at on our reloading safety series- the “RCBS Powder Checker Die”. This unit is very simple, easy to setup, and works well. It’s comparable to the “Hornady Powder Cop Die”. This system is quite versatile, and intuitive to setup and use. Let’s take a […]
As of yesterday, Ultimate Reloader (gavintoobe) surpassed the 1/2 million mark of total upload views on YouTube. I just want to take a moment to thank all of the folks out there that have helped me to make this goal! Now, on to 1 million! -Gavin
If you’ve been following the “powder check systems” blog series, you may be wondering about how the Hornady Powder Cop die compares with all of the other powder check systems. Well, in this article we’ll take a look at this system, examine its features, and walk through setup with this die. The Hornady powder cop […]
In the first RCBS Lock-Out Die article, I discussed how the RCBS Lock-Out Die works. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to setup the die, and also how to disassemble and reassemble the die for cleaning and maintenance. There are multiple ways to skin a cat, and likewise, there are multiple ways […]
