Most don’t think of AR’s when it comes to precision rifle builds. Rick Casner from the Sonoran Desert Institute joined us to explore AR accurizing. 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 […]
Tag: 9mm
Enter to Win Midsouth Shooters Supply’s X-10 Giveaway!
Previously we highlighted the Frankford Arsenal X-10 pilot program. Today, you have a chance to win your own X-10 from Midsouth Shooters Supply! (you can enter HERE). 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, […]
New from Frankford Arsenal: SHOT Show 2023
Looking for everything in one place? Frankford Arsenal’s new reloading and tumbler kits make this easy and affordable. Mike Lindsay, designer of the X-10, also shares some updates for 2023. 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 […]
Perfect Primer Seating with Frankford Arsenal
Though priming a large number of cases can be taxing, many prefer handheld priming tools because the handloader can feel the primer being seated into the primer pocket. A properly seated primer is vital for consistency and accuracy. Primer seating on most presses provides so much leverage that “feel” is sacrificed. Some handheld priming tools […]
TESTED: Double Alpha Academy Turbo Case Feeder
Does the turbo case feeder plate from Double Alpha Academy expedite your progressive reloading? We put it to the test! 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 […]
Dillon Reloading Press Buyer’s Guide
Dillon Precision has a number of presses to choose from. How do you choose? 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 […]
AR500 Steel Targets from Caldwell
Who doesn’t love the sound of hitting steel? Caldwell makes a variety of AR500 targets to satisfy that craving. 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 […]
TESTED: Hodgdon’s CFE Pistol Smokeless Powder
If you’re looking for a versatile powder for revolvers or semi-auto handguns, CFE Pistol certainly deserves your attention. That’s the powder that’s front and center in this story! 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 […]
Mark 7 Evolution Caliber Change 9mm to 223
If you’re interested in the Mark 7 Evolution 10-station progressive reloading press, you’re probably wondering: “How difficult are the caliber changeovers?”. In this post, I’ll cover that in detail by looking at a 9mm to 223 caliber changeover with my Mark 7 Evolution. Evolution Caliber Change: What You’ll Need Just like with any progressive press, […]
Beginner’s Walkthrough: Progressive Loading Pistol Ammo Showcasing 45ACP
I’ve been reloading ammunition for a long time now, but a lot of my readers and viewers haven’t loaded a single round of ammunition. Many of you all are contemplating getting into the sport, or considering upgrading to a progressive reloading press. I thought I would do something a bit different this time- and take […]
LEE Pistol Dies: Overview and Setup
My very first set of reloading dies were LEE 44 Magnum pistol dies that came with the LEE Pro-1000 press that I started out with. Since then, I’ve acquired many more sets of LEE dies ranging from 30-06 to 9mm to 45 ACP to 357 SIG and quite a few in between. LEE Pistol Dies […]
Pistol Brass Prep Basics
Anyone who’s reloading needs to think about brass prep. It’s kind of like prepping your car before a paint job- if you don’t take the time to do prep right, you will not get the desired result. The first step is getting your hands on some brass. You can buy new brass, buy once-fired brass, […]
Calling all Lee Loadmaster Owners!
I have recently gotten a good quantity of questions related to the Lee Loadmaster press, and it dawned on me that I haven’t blogged about the Loadmaster in a while. So I thought I would open up the floor to let you all talk about what you like and don’t like about the Lee Loadmaster, […]
Hornady LNL-AP 9mm part II (HD)
Hornady LNL-AP 9mm part I (HD)
