Looking for a versatile scope with a medium magnification range? Element Optics’ Helix Gen 2 4-16×44 FFP was designed to optimize usability across the entire 4-16x power range. We put this scope to the test on the range and on the Optics Test Rig! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading […]

Doppler radar chronographs have changed the way shooters and reloaders collect data. We primarily use Athlon’s RangeCraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph here at Ultimate Reloader and reached out to the experts at Athlon Optics to get some more insights!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video […]

Interested in reloading for the ARC family of cartridges? We pulled together a host of data for 6mm ARC, 22 ARC, and 338 ARC including powder selection, bullet grain weights, and performance potential. Watch the video and read on to learn everything you need to load these specific cartridges.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making […]

Reduced recoil offers a more enjoyable shooting experience, particularly for smaller-framed shooters. It also allows for faster follow-up shots. Hodgdon’s Online Reloading Data Center  includes a library of special Reduced Loads data to help shooters reduce recoil via their ammunition!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching […]

Annealing Made Perfect’s AMP Mark II DB introduced a database to easily store all of your brass data. Be sure to update your firmware to take advantage of new features! Read and watch on to learn more. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you […]

I’ve wanted a 6.5 Sherman Short for a long time! I hunted in South Africa with Piet Malan using his, and Piet even flew to the states so we could build rifles together. I built him a full custom 6.5 SS right here at our shop. Now, it’s finally time to build one for myself! […]

New to Sierra Bullets’ MatchKing X (MKX) line is a 7mm 175 Grain bullet! After splendid results with the  6.5mm 142-grain MKX and .30 caliber 200-Grain MKX, we decided to put the 7mm to the test in a 7 SWC!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching […]

We are always looking for ways to speed things up and increase efficiency. Wheeler’s new F.A.T. Wrench AutoTorque, a battery-operated screwdriver with integrated torque limiter, is designed to do just 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 […]

One of the most rewarding parts of Ultimate Reloader is providing product improvement feedback and seeing it put into action. While we loved Built American’s DSBE-1500 Spray Booth, we recommended a few upgrades that would take it to the next level. Enter the GS3-457!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading […]

While Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks has been helping people customize their rifles since 1981, they just released DEADSET, a patented bedding system that redefines what makes a Boyds stock!  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 […]

Working on firearms requires the right tool and workholding solution. Lyman just released their new Revolution HD Revolving Gun Vise. Read on and watch the full video to see how it performed!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content […]

If you do any work with rifle barrels you are likely familiar with Forster Products’ extensive headspace gauge sets. They’ve recently expanded their tooling and gunsmithing line, adding reamers and a roughing drill I just put to work!  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]

Just how well can a rigid 18″ 6.5 Creed shoot and what velocities will we see? For this build we take a McGowen ECM Barrel down to 18″, install it in a 1934 BE1 Action, and drop it into the WOOX Furiosa Micarta! In this video we walk through the build components, process, and put […]

We just concluded testing of all Gen 1 muzzle brakes from Botnia Solutions and had shocking results! Read on and watch the video to see what we found!  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 […]

Practice makes perfect but we need more 9mm ammunition to continue! We set up a Dillon RL550C with a case feed system and bullet feeder to make the process as efficient as possible.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The […]

Lapping rings and mounts is dead! Area 419’s mounting systems are precisely machined for optimal fit. As a demonstration, I used a bit and two fingers to tighten each cap. This minimal amount of torque locked in the Telson scope! Read on to learn more about their system.  Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with […]