In the first video in this series, we cleaned once-fired Federal cases using Lyman’s vibratory tumbler and walnut shell media. We then resized the cases, decapped/deprimed them, trimmed them and did any other necessary case-prep work. Next up is priming! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching […]
Tag: 308
Hands-On: Phodera Armory Hill Country 30 Caliber Suppressor
Those looking to shoot suppressed have a number of options. Today we’re looking at the Phodera Armory Hill Country, just one of Phodera’s several offerings. 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 […]
308 Shorty Build: Machining, Chambering, Cerakote
Before chambering my 308 Shorty build, I had to decide what length to cut the barrel to and what color to Cerakote it. I put out the poll, and you all answered! Now that the results are in, we’ll cover the end-to-end process in this story. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: […]
How short? 308 Shorty Build Kick-Off
Though I typically feature more modern cartridges in my rifle builds like the 7mm PRC, I’ve recently developed an affinity for the 308, partly due to testing the Bergara B-14² Crest. I’ll be basing my next rifle build (a 308 shorty) around the Foundation Dominion stock and BAT Igniter action, but need some help deciding on […]
EXTREME Powder Temperature Testing: Varget -vs- TAC
Temperature affects powder and velocity— but how much? Take a look at our extreme temperature testing for answers. 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 […]
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 […]
