Sierra Bullets’ latest expansion of the MatchKing line, the MatchKing X, was designed to offer match accuracy with reliable expansion for improved performance on game. Today we’re testing the 6.5mm 142 grain HPBT MatchKing X (MKX) and .30 caliber 200 grain HPBT MKX, looking at velocity, precision, and ballistics gel results. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC […]
Element Optics continues to impress here at Ultimate Reloader. We just utilized the Element Optics Titan 5-25x56mm scope on our Ultradyne UD-5 Ruger American Build with great results. Read on or watch the full video to see how it measured up! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or […]
Our .308 Shorty was born in a Foundation Stock and designed to be compact and versatile. It has also lived in an Ultradyne UD3 chassis, but this time, it’s gone WILD! Watch the full video and read on to learn more about the Wild Man stock from WOOX! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with […]
Customization through Cerakote and laser imaging is one of my favorite projects. I recently gave my Tikka T3x in Ultradyne UD5 a complete visual overhaul—Miami Vice style. 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, […]
In an impressive display of durability and performance, I achieved a personal record for the number of firings with a single piece of Alpha Munitions 6 Dasher brass. This article will detail the process, the results, and the insights gained from this exhaustive stress test. Check it out! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with […]
At Ultimate Reloader, we’re passionate about annealing and its benefits for brass longevity and ammunition consistency. If you’ve been curious about getting started with annealing, this guide will walk you through the essential details, setup process, and frequently asked questions. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching […]
We’re thrilled to share an in-depth look at Area 419’s latest innovation: the S-Series sizing die. During a recent visit to Area 419, I had the opportunity to explore this cutting-edge product alongside Craig Arnzen, diving into its specs, features, and real-world performance. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this […]
Tired of having the incorrect shellholder for your hand primer? Ever have a shellholder go missing at the most inopportune time? The RCBS Universal Hand Priming tool eliminates the need for shellholders! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms). The content […]
While Dillon Precision is known for their presses, they also make carbide die sets for pistol and rifle! 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 […]
We’ve been shooting a lot of .308 lately —in fact —we are out! We need to crank out a ton more, so this was a great time to set up a progressive press. I’ve been working with the Frankford Arsenal X-10 lately. Along the way, I’ve come across some notable gear like the Frankford Arsenal […]
My viewers have been asking for Tikka T3x content for years— this Ultradyne UD5 chassis upgrade is chapter one! 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 […]
Jim Harmer bought me his problem child Mossbrg Patriot rifle. I showed a full transformation, but at the request of my viewers, returned it to its original form and went about accurizing it without swapping new equipment. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you […]
From its inception, .308 Shorty has been a compact all-around rifle. Earlier this year we swapped out a Foundation Stock for the Ultradyne UD3 chassis. This time we’re adding more versatility with the Ultradyne UD lightweight butt stock! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content […]
I recently took apart Jim Harmer’s troublesome Mossberg Patriot just to take a look. I agreed it was the worst-performing bolt-action rifle I’d ever fired. Since then, I got to work and completely transformed it! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]
Just how many firings can you get out of a single piece of brass? We’ve already put Alpha Munitions OCD brass through the ringer, pushing .308 Win to .300 Win Mag levels. This time, we’re torture testing it again to find its breaking point! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading […]
Have you ever had a rifle that just doesn’t shoot and wonder if it’s fixable? In this video, we take a first look at Jim Harmer’s troublesome .308 Mossberg Patriot. 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 […]
