We’ve shown how online gunsmithing works, what SDI is, and their programs. This time we discuss actual rifle builds with Rick Casner from the Sonoran Desert Institute. 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 […]
Tag: 300 Win Mag
Compared: StaBALL 6.5, Match, and HD!
We’ve individually tested all three powders in Hodgdon’s Winchester StaBALL line. Now, we’re comparing them! 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 […]
TESTED: Winchester StaBALL HD Magnum Powder
Hodgdon released two new powders, StaBALL Match and StaBALL HD at SHOT Show 2023. We recently tested StaBALL Match. Today, we’re taking a closer look at StaBALL HD! 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 […]
TESTED: RCBS Supreme Die Set
At SHOT Show 2023 we introduced you to the new RCBS Supreme Dies. This time, we have them in hand! 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 […]
New Rifles from Bergara at SHOT Show 2023
Bergara’s Collin Russell took the time to walk us through Bergara’s new offerings released at the 2023 SHOT Show. We’ve already had hands-on experience with the all new Bergara B-14² Crest and fell in love with it. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you […]
Hands-On: New Bergara B-14 Squared Crest
Bergara just announced the B-14 Squared Crest, an ultra lightweight hunting rifle with long range features. In this video, we’re giving you a hands-on look! 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 […]
7mm PRC Reloading: What You’ll Need
Want to know what it takes to load 7mm PRC? 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 purposes only. Do not […]
7mm PRC vs. 6.5 PRC vs. 300 PRC
With the announcement of the new 7mm PRC cartridge, we’re comparing it to 6.5 PRC and 300 PRC to see how it stacks up! 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 […]
What bolt action hunting rifle for just under $900.00 ?
My youngest son John has been hunting for 20 years, using a nearly 50-year-old 6mm Remington and a 100-plus-year-old 30-06 rifle! He’s done well with them, but mentioned that he’d like a rifle better suited for long range use, on game up to the size of an elk out to 500 yards.I told him I’d […]
Bear Hunting A-Z
Have you ever been bear hunting? Both Gavin and I have successfully taken bears. There’s something about a bear that adds a little spice to a hunt, perhaps it’s knowing they can be dangerous. I thoroughly enjoy bear hunting. It can be challenging, any adult bear is generally a trophy worth taking, the meat can […]
SHOT Show 2022: New Rifles from Bergara
While at the SHOT Show, we checked in with Bergara to see what they have in store for 2022, enjoy! NEW: MGLite We recently got our hands on an MGLite rifle, and it has been super-fun to shoot! From the Bergara MG Lite Product Page: There’s no longer a need to compromise performance for weight! […]
Hunting -vs- Match Bullets Part 2: Down-Range Velocity
Wondering how match bullets and hunting bullets compare for hunting applications? In this “part 2” story, we’ll expand on the muzzle velocity 6.5 Creedmoor testing we did in the first story. This time we’ll look at How Hornady’s 140 grain ELD-M Match bullet and their 143 grain ELD-X hunting bullets perform in ballistic gel at […]
Match -vs- Hunting bullets Head-To-Head (6.5 Creedmoor)
6.5 Creedmoor hunting vs match bullet in Ballistic gel This article was written by Travis Fox Should you hunt with match bullets? There’s a lot of noise on this issue. With all the talk, we wanted to get some hard evidence for our audience. Our Clear Ballistics Gel Blocks just arrived, so we put 2 […]
High-Velocity 7mm Rem Mag Loads with IMR Enduron Powders
7mm Rem Mag is a VERY popular hunting cartridge, and for good reasons! With this cartridge you get more velocity compared to 300 Win Mag, and less recoil as well. With enough power to stop almost any game animal in North America, it’s hard to go wrong with this powerful “platform”. In this article, we’ll […]
TESTED: New 205gr 30-Cal Elite Hunter Bullets from Berger
Berger has been busy developing and releasing new bullets, continuing to innovate in popular long range categories. I recently had the privilege to get my hands on some pre-release sample bullets for one of the exciting new bullets Berger is releasing: the Berger 30 Caliber 205 Grain Elite Hunter bullet, all-new for Spring 2020. In […]
