Unquestionably, 9mm is the self-defense caliber of choice for a majority of people. It’s effective, has much less recoil than the .45, and is far less expensive to shoot. However, some still believe “bigger is better” theory when it comes to bullets. I’ll happily concede that I’m a confirmed fan of the .45 ACP, particularly […]
I took some time to write down the top 10 things I believe reloaders should know. Let’s get started! 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 […]
Have you ever wondered how the .44 Russian, .44 Special, and .44 Magnum compare? 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 for demonstration […]
Hornady’s ELD-VT, new for 2024, has a heat shield tip, AMP jacket, and unique weight to length. It is designed for varmint hunting with rapid fragmentation and precision performance. 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 […]
I’ve got an elk hunt quickly approaching and need a powerful and flat-shooting magnum. Let’s take a look at what’s a good powder for that! 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 […]
Berry’s 220 grain 10mm flat nose thick plate bullet is a welcome addition to their extensive lineup of target bullets. It caters specifically to the group of shooters who wish to use a very heavy bullet from their 10mm pistol. For target practice, handloads built with this bullet can substitute quite nicely for the expensive […]
The 10mm semi-auto is expensive to shoot! To gain and maintain proficiency in self-defense handgun shooting, shooters should expend a significant amount of ammunition in various drills to promote skill development. This adds up, especially in a caliber like 10mm. In order to cut training costs let’s look at using a quality but inexpensive bullet, […]
Shotgun ammunition goes FAST. To keep up, we’ve got the Dillon Precision SL900 Shotshell Reloader! 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 for […]
Next in our head-to-head series: .40 S&W vs. .357 SIG. Both of these cartridges were incredibly popular with law enforcement in the 1990s. Today, not so much. What happened and which of the two is superior? Watch or read on to find out! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this […]
