The RCBS X-Die essentially eliminates the need to trim your brass after an initial trimming. How does it work? Watch and read on to find 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 this website (including videos, articles, […]
We’re excited to give you the world’s first in-depth look at Foundation’s new lightweight hunting stock—Gideon. 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 information) is […]
Actions lie at the heart of a rifle, but sometimes they get the least attention. Bruce Thom, owner and founder of BAT Machine, recently joined me to discuss the development of the BAT Hammerhead action in collaboration with Unknown Munitions! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching […]
Did you know ODIN Works makes upgrades for the SIG SAUER CROSS rifle? We took some of their options and built an incredible SIG CROSS package in a custom Pelican case. 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 […]
The choice between trade school and college is a big one, and there is no right answer for everyone. I took some time to break down the career pathways of each. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content on […]
I first heard about Bix’n Andy Triggers from BAT Machine and have greatly enjoyed shooting them. Two of my recent builds, the .280 AI and Stiller Predator .22 Creedmoor, have included the Bix’n Andy Dakota and Competition triggers. This time we’re going deeper, digging into the company’s founding as well as using the TriggerScan TS-11 […]
When Lyman acquired Mark 7, a company focused on commercial and semi-commercial progressive reloading, it gave them an opportunity to collaborate on a die set specifically optimized for progressive presses and the demands of commercial reloading. Their brainchild? Lyman Pro Die Sets. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article […]
In my last video, I showed the full process of my .280 AI lightweight hunting rifle build from bill of materials to chambering on the Precision Matthews PM-1440HVT-2. I loaded test ammunition with three different bullets, the process and results of which are detailed below! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by […]
I had created a poll asking my viewers what hunting rifle content they wanted to see with a list of cartridges. To my great surprise, the forerunner, .280 AI, wasn’t even on the list. In this video, I’m putting together a custom .280 AI hunting rifle featuring the WOOX Superleggera and a Pristine long action. […]
ATN offers a variety of thermal optics to fit different needs and budgets. Previously, we tested the affordable ThOR LTV 4-12x and X-Sight 5 LRF, now we’re trying their flagship ThOR 5 XD LRF 4-40x! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]
Once you have an ELR rifle, the new problem becomes how to transport it. They won’t fit in traditional rifle cases. Enter Creedmoor Sports and their USA-made ELR rifle case! 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 […]
Consistency is at the center of precision reloading. This doesn’t just mean using the same components but also how you size the brass and seat the bullet. So how do you make sure it’s perfect each time? Watch the videos or read on to see how you can get consistent shoulder bump and seating depth […]
Piet Malan from Impact Shooting joined me from South Africa to build my first .22 Creedmoor on a Stiller Predator action. Sharing this experience with him and walking him through his own 6.5 Sherman Short build was incredibly fun and rewarding, but we also had some mysteries to solve. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making […]
I recently added an Athlon Optics Helos BTR Gen 2 6-24×56 to my ODIN Works 22 ARC AR build. After taking a close look at the rifle, it’s time to examine the optic! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The […]
Building rifles is my passion. I’ve traditionally used a few key components, but it was time for a change. This time I paired a Pristine short action with a Carbon Six 6mm barrel and Bix’n Andy trigger for a lightweight hunting rifle! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article […]
Ultradyne offers a number of combinations of their UD chassis. We’ve looked at the UD3, UD5, and UD7 chassis, all named for the number of M-LOK slots on the side of the forend. This time we’re looking at the UD7 again, but the long action version. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: […]
