The AR-15 is potentially the most versatile gun platform in existence, allowing nearly endless customizations. This time we took an ODIN Works AR-15 in 22 ARC and added Ultradyne C4 offset sights, a UD lightweight buttstock and a Vudo LPVO from EOTECH. Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article […]
Actions lie at the heart of a rifle, but sometimes they get the least attention. Bruce Thom, owner and founder of BAT Machine, recently joined me to discuss the development of the BAT Hammerhead action! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]
Did you know ODIN Works makes upgrades for the SIG SAUER CROSS rifle? We took some of their options and built an incredible SIG CROSS package in a custom Pelican case. Let’s check it out! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]
I first heard about Bix’n Andy Triggers from BAT Machine and have greatly enjoyed shooting them. Two of my recent builds, the .280 AI and Stiller Predator .22 Creedmoor, have included the Bix’n Andy Dakota and Competition triggers. This time we’re going deeper, digging into the company’s founding as well as using the TriggerScan TS-11 […]
Can you make match-winning precision ammunition on a progressive press? The conventional thinking is that you have to use a single-stage press to load precision ammo, but I won my 2023 national championship after loading everything on a Dillon progressive press. That’s right, not only is it possible, but I’ve done it. Today I’m sharing […]
One of the great things about media events is not just testing new products but being able to connect with like-minded people. I met several fellow “gun-tubers” at the Bergara Long Range Academy and will introduce you to each of them below! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article […]
In my last video, I showed the full process of my .280 AI lightweight hunting rifle build from bill of materials to chambering on the Precision Matthews PM-1440HVT-2. I loaded test ammunition with three different bullets, the process and results of which are detailed below! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by […]
I had created a poll asking my viewers what hunting rifle content they wanted to see with a list of cartridges. To my great surprise, the forerunner, .280 AI, wasn’t even on the list. In this video, I’m putting together a custom .280 AI hunting rifle featuring the WOOX Superleggera and a Pristine long action. […]
ATN offers a variety of thermal optics to fit different needs and budgets. Previously, we tested the affordable ThOR LTV 4-12x and X-Sight 5 LRF, now we’re trying their flagship ThOR 5 XD LRF 4-40x! Disclaimer Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these […]
